Quality Testing Services, Inc.
2305 Millpark Drive,
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(888) 770-0607
(314) 770-0607
FAX:
(314) 770-0103
Radiation Safety
To Enroll, call Quality Testing Services, Inc. at 1-888-770-0607 or download a registration form. For a form in Adobe Acrobat, click here. For a form in Microsoft Word, click here.
Course Description:
The course is designed to meet the industrial qualification requirements for Radiation Examination. The training covers basic theory, test principles, products, equipment operation and stanardization, safety, operating procedures, applicable techniques, applicable specifications, codes and written instructions used by the employer and interpretation of indications. The course satisfies the training hours required for both Level I and Level II certifications in accordance with SNT-TC-1A and NAS 410, revision 2.
Duration:
40 Total Hours
Course Outline:
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I. Personnel Requirements
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II. Fundamentals
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| 1. Characteristics of gamma radiation | |
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2. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity |
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3. Hazards of exposure to radiation
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4.Levels of radiation from licensed material
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5. Methods of controlling radiation does (time, distance, and shielding)
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III. Radiation detection instruments
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| 1. Use, operation, calibration, and limitations of radiation survey instruments | |
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2. Survey techniques |
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3. Use of personnel monitoring equipment
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IV. Equipment to be used
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| 1. Operation and control of radiographic exposure equipment, remote handling equipoment, an dstorage containers, including pictures or models of source assemblies (pigtails) | |
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2. Storage, control, and disposal of licensed material |
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3. Inspection and maintenance of equipment
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V. Federal Requirements
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| 1. Part 19 | |
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2. Part 20 |
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3. Part 21
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4. Part 30
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5. Part 34
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| 6. Part 71 Case histories of accidents in radiography | |
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VI. Training References
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| 1. Working Safely in Gamma Radiography | |
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2. Gamma Radiography, Radiation Safety Handbook, Amersham |
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3. Gamma Radiation Safety Study Guide, 2nd Ed.
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Registration:
Class size is limited. This allows for maximum utilization of course time, hands on instruction, and equipment.
We can train at your facility. Please call for more information
To Enroll, call Quality Testing Services, Inc. at 1-888-770-0607 or download a registration form here.
- Classes are occasionally scheduled to accommodate the requirements of the first few students. If you have a special time period desired for a class, we can schedule the class to meet your needs then post a schedule to try to fill the class with other students.
- Ask about group or multiple class discounts.
- We would like at least five (5) people minimum for each class. If there are less than five (5) people, the class may be re-quoted accordingly.
- We will be glad to quote a price on training at your facility. This cost is calculated on location and size of class.
- Payment Terms: Tuition is payable two weeks prior to the first day of the course. Fees usually include textbooks, handout materials, course tests and course completion certificate. Payment may be made by check payable to "Quality Testing Services" or by credit card (MasterCard and Visa are accepted). You may pay for your course at the time of enrollment or defer payment up to the two week deadline. A $10 processing fee will be added to all payments made on a deferred basis.
- Cancellation and Refund Policy: If you cancel your enrollment, we must be notified at least ten (10) working days prior to the first day of the course. Otherwise, only 50% of the course fee will be refunded. If we cancel a course, we will provide you at least five (5) days notice, and you will be issued a 100% refund.
- Most classes include books, hand-outs, and quizzes/exams covering subject material. There are separate charges for certification examinations (e.g. general, specific, and practical exams).
- All classes are administered by ASNT nationally
certified Level III instructors with actual industry experience.
- All classes meet the following requirements as applicable: SNT-TC-1A (ASNT) ANSI/ASNT CP-189, NAS 410 OSHA Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ATA 105
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