Training Courses for Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) - UK delegates

"Mark's knowledge of the field is clearly comprehensive and the course content is excellent. A good sprinkling of anecdotes throughout the course ....Enjoyable and informative course! Would recommend to others"

GP, RPS Training Course, January 2013

"Style relaxed with discussions - very good way of learning and understanding concepts with a wide variety of different users"

MR, RPS Training Course, January 2013

We believe our RPS training courses are the best value available in the UK. After some years of continual development, and supported by delegate feedback, we are confident that they are the best available.

No other course in the UK provides quality colour personalised training material, 2 full days, en-suite accommodation, course meals & test for £449 plus VAT inclusive.

Its not just about good value. Our progressive approach to training is unique in the industry. View our Youtube video for an example.

Visit our RPO International radiation training page for courses outside the UK.

Next UK general RPS course: June 2013 (03-04 June, 2013)

See below for all 2013 dates (for courses running in the UK)

The word is spreading. We now regularly train delegates from overseas (e.g. Qatar, Kosovo, Ukraine, Latvia, Slovakia, UAE, Bahrain). These delegates understand that training to UK standards ensures they meet best practice in radiation safety.

This illustrates the flexible nature of our course and training approach. We welcome delegates from all areas of ionising radiation use - they all work together at our training venue at Missenden Abbey in Buckinghamshire.

Delegate interaction and networking are important, our delegates learn from each other.

Ionactive RPS training courses meet the requirements of Regulation 14, Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99). This requires that employers provide sufficient information, instruction and training to all those who might be affected by ionising radiation.

Our delegates regularly attend from the security industry, process control, quality assurance, research & teaching, NDT, oil & gas and medical sector. Some delegates work with radioactive sources, others with machine generated x-rays, and some work with both.

" Course venue was excellent, food was good and accommodation comfortable. I did a RPS course 8 years ago and it was the most boring 2 days of my life. On this occasion I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I'm very happy to be sending our personnel on this course "
[DY, RPS Training, Sept 2009]

In all cases we ensure the delegate:

Understands the risks caused by exposure to ionising radiation
Understands the precautions that should be taken
Understands the importance of complying with the technical and administrative arrangements of the regulations (and other radiation protection legislation)
Knows what to do in an incident situation

RPS Training Courses (2-day residential) - UK Training

In the UK the employer must ensure that the Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), as required by Regulation 17 of IRR99, is suitably trained and competent to supervise local rules and the radiation protection aspects of the work.

Our monthly RPS training course runs over two full days and covers all the core requirements specified by the HSE; it will also cover the Environmental Permitting (England & Wales) Regulations 2010 (EPR10) and the Radioactive Substances Act (RSA93) in Scotland where appropriate.

We examine external radiation hazards (e.g. x-rays, sealed sources) and internal radiation hazards (e.g. unsealed radioisotopes) during the same course. This has been an immense success with delegates commending the approach. They learn from each other by discussing similar (and different) problems and issues.

No prior knowledge of physics required, no need to be a wiz at maths!

Our RPS safety training will ensure the delegate:

Knows and understands the requirements of IRR99, RSA93 (as appropriate) and local rules
Is able to feel confident that they can supervise the radiation protection aspects of the work
Understands the principles of restricting exposure (and its practical implementation)
Knows what to do in an emergency

We particularly concentrate on Local Rules and the duties of the RPS but will always cover the following:

Nature of ionising radiations and their interactions
Quantities (dose, dose rate, activity, half-life)
ALARP (as low as reasonably practicable)
Measurements (monitoring, dosimetry, techniques)
Legal Requirements (IRR99, local rules, RSA93)
Principles (time, distance, shielding, containment)

We personalise our courses in two distinct ways. Firstly, the colour laser printed course notes are customised for each training session - each delegate will recognise their own ionising radiation uses described throughout. Secondly, each delegate may contact the RPA after the course for further guidance on how to apply the knowledge gained in their own work area.

The core learning objectives are supplemented with further material (as appropriate to the delegates) including:

Open sources (e.g. unsealed radioactive work in research and medicine)
Closed sources (e.g. densitometry gauges, NDT, research)
X-rays (e.g. security scanners, QA, XRF, XRD, NDT, linacs)
Construction (e.g. nuclear density gauges)
Museum Specimens (e.g. geological specimens, radium dials)
BPM & Management for permit compliance (EPR2010 / RSA93)

RPS Safety Training Course Dates (UK) and Typical Delegates

Our up and coming RPS safety training courses are shown in the panel on the right, the complete set of 2012 RPS Training Course dates are as follows:

3-4 June 2013 (now booking)
8-9 July 2013
2-3 September 2013
7-8 October 2013
25-26 November 2013

Our delegates come from all areas of ionising radiation use:

Theatre nurses / PET physicist
Museum staff
Shielding designers
The security industry (e.g. x-ray, linac, cargo, airports)
Radiation detector manufactures
Research & teaching establishments
Quality assurance / NDT / Niton (XRF)
The oil and gas industry
Local government / authorities
The food industry (x-ray QA equipment)
'NORM Industry\' (Ceramics, Zircon & similar)
Fire & Police Service
Army, Navy & Airforce

Bespoke Radiation Safety Training

We will be very happy to design a radiation safety course to your exact requirements - please use our contact page and tell us what you need.

Bespoke Courses we have delivered (or we are currently preparing) include:

Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) Training - Middle East
RPS Training in the Security Products Industry - UK
RPS Training in the Radiation Detector Industry - UK
Radiation Safety x-ray training - Angola
Radiation Safety Training (x-ray) - delegates from Pakistan
Radiation Safety Training (x-ray) - delegates from Libya
Specifc contingency based / CBRN courses for Police / Fire Service
Specific RPO Training for security related industry in UAE (Dubai)
Specific RPO training for oil / gas industry in Bahrain

Internal Radiation Hazard (training content example)

External Radiation Hazard - Volume Source (training content example)

Services

ADVISER SERVICES

Details of our radiation protection adviser services.

RPS TRAINING SERVICES

Details of our RPS radiation protection training services.

CONTINGENCY TRAINING

Details of our fire and police radiation protection training services.

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING

Details of our international training services.

ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Details of our radiation protection monitoring and practical services.

USERS OF OUR SERVICES

List of user types who benefit from our services.

RPA CONTRACTS

Details of our Radiation Protection Adviser contracts.

Payment

Training Courses

These are all our forthcoming training events. To register interest simply click the 'register' button under the individual course or download the application form at the bottom of this box.

Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) Training Course

Number of places: 18
Duration: 2 days
Commencing: 03/06/2013
Location: Missenden Abbey, Buckinghamshire

Our June 2013 RPS Training Course is suitable for the first time RPS or as a refresher. Features local rules, RPS duties, & practical radiation protection for all sources of ionising radiation (sealed & unsealed radioactive materials and x-ray generators). Covers industry, security, research, medical, QA, nuclear, emergency services and more. HSE & IRR99 compliant with personalised colour course notes. Ensuite accommodation and all meals are included in course fee. UK based.

Applying for courses

To apply for any of the courses listed download the PDF application form here.

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Why use Ionactive?

Outstanding Instructor
" Outstanding Instructor Knowledge, Hit all the important parts, very satisfied! " NG (RPS Training Sept 2011)

Knowledgeable Tutor
" Mark was very knowledgeable � lots of stories to tell to help with understanding. Lots of interaction around table, workbook was very detailed. " LK (RPS Training, May 2011)

Relevent Knowledge
" Came knowing very little about the subject, have left with all of the relevant knowledge I need " BJ (RPS Training, March 2011)

Excellently Presented
" A lot to take-in during the two days, but excellently presented! " AC (RPS Training, Feb 2011)

Spot on !
" Content: Spot on, Presentation: Spot on, Planning: Spot on! Excellent course, I come from Oil & Gas Industry, I felt Mark covered all applicable legislation, risk, PPE - he managed to do this for all delegates! " JJ (RPS Training, Nov 2010)

Handouts are Superb
" Knowledge and experience were very obvious. Very good job of putting each delegates job into perspective in regards to radiation. " JJ (RPS Training, Sept 2010)

Excellent Course Book
" Course very clear and allows time for information to sink in! Very important - not hurried. Excellent course book to refer to. " SP (RPS Training, May 2010)

First class handouts
" Excellent and easy to follow. First class handouts � overall excellent course structure. Mark was excellent and gave a superb course lecture over two days " PD (RPS Training March 2010)

Found Interesting !
" Good grounded introduction � found interesting! Having completed � feel I have a better understanding of the requirements for radiation protection. " MM (RPS Training March 2010)

Best RPS Course
" Thanks for an excellent course � the best radiation related course I have attended in 24 years in my role as radiation supervisor / manager " DD (RPS Training Jan 2010)

Easy to understand
" Course duration just about right � great facilities with good breaks. Mark made the course very interesting and easy to understand. Many thanks. " TM (RPS Training Nov 2009)

Extremely interesting
" As I am relatively new to this field the whole course was extremely interesting. The manual will definitely become my radiation protection bible. " SC (RPS Training Nov 2009)

Good value for money course
" An interesting, good value course. Interesting to meet others who are working with radiation in areas you would not necessarily think of. " AO (RPS Training Nov 2009)

Handouts - the best!
" Handouts the best I have seen! Having not known any detail about subject I found the course interesting and enjoyable - which despite my lack of knowledge shows the course is good! " AM (RPS Training Sept 2009)

Well thought out!
" Course presentation easy to follow, planning and structure excellent and well thought out. Learned more than I anticipated. " SA (RPS Training Sept 2009)

Helpful Course Notes!
" Course was great - even though a few things went a bit over my head, but I have the course notes to look at so happy with that. Thankyou! " DS (RPS Training Sept 2009)

Fantastic knowledge base
" Fantastic knowledge base. Having been a complete novice, I have come away with the basics, and have a good understanding of what is required of the RPS. The course was put across in a very logical and friendly manner � thank you! " CE (RPS Training May 2009)

Excellent !
" Excellenttraining style. Excellent handouts and presentations. Excellent location, accomodation & food. " JT (RPS Training May (2009)

Brilliant slides & notes
" Brilliant slides & notes. Presentations are knowledgable and are aimed at all delegates - not too formal ! " ANON (RPS Training May 2009)

A worthwhile two days
" Excellent - broad spectrum approach gives depth to the information supplied. Planning and structure of this course provides clear appreciation of all the source types available. A worthwhile two days � Thank you! " KS (RPS Training April 2009)

By far the best RPS course
" A very enjoyable course. This is either the fourth or fifth RPS Course I have attended. It is by far the best, the most informative and well structured. As a trainer I have really enjoyed being on the receiving end for a change. " AL (RPS Training Feb 2009)

Excellent course book
" Excellent course book, very informative with a reader friendly style. A very good course. Well Done! " MK (RPS Training Feb 2009)

One of the best RPS Courses
" Course was well planned and very professionally run. One of the best in numerous courses attended. Learnt and took on board significantly more than from my previous RPS course with all learning objectives met. Thank you for a very interesting two days. " DW (RPS Training Feb 2009)

To the point
" Overall: compact, comprehensive & informative! " JR (RPS Training Nov 2008)

Creating interest
" Very well prepared and organised. The presentations were very well done, in such a way that anyone would be interested in the subject. " VC (RPS Training Sept 2008)

Excellent Presenter
" Very good all round. Mark is an excellent presenter. Useful notes and handouts. " NM (RPS Training Sept 2008)

Interesting mix of people
" What an interesting mix of people, professions on the course - you kept us all interested all the way through. Well done! " A (RPS Training Sept 2008)

Pleasure to attend
" Very well presented and, for once, it was a pleasure to attend a course and walk away satisfied " HH (RPS Training, July 2008)