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RPS Safety Training Courses for Radiation Protection Supervisors

Missenden Abbey - Ionactive's new RPS Training venue
Practical demonstrations & discussions on radiation safety
Explaining key radiation safety features of ionising radiation sources (x-rays)

We provide a range of radiation safety training courses to 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.

These may be the best value courses of their type in the UK.  Quality course material, 2 full days of training, excellent training environment, ensuite accommodation included, 3 course meals  - currently £399 (plus VAT). Review delegate feedback in the 'Why use Ionactive' box below.

Jun: Monday 23 - Tuesday 24
Jul: Monday 14 - Tuesday 15
Aug: No course running
Sep: Monday 29 - Tuesday 30

(A complete set of 2008 dates will be found further down page)

If you are in the Police or Fire Service visit our Contingency Training page for courses designed specifically for you.

Our delegates are as diverse as our RPA client base - attending from all areas of ionising radiation use (covering x-ray sources from 1KeV to 3GeV, and radioactive sources from schools to reactors).

We regularly have delegates attend from the security industry, process control, quality assurance, research & teaching, NDT and medical sector. In all cases we ensure they:

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

RPS Training Courses (2-day residential)

Our monthly RPS training course runs over two complete days and covers all the core requirements specified by the HSE; it will also cover the Radioactive Substances Act (RSA93) where appropriate.

We examine external radiation hazards (e.g. x-rays, sealed sources) and internal radiation hazards (e.g. unsealed radioisotopes) on 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.

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)
  • 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 is also given a personalised section of course notes after the training course following a meeting with our RPA.

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 authorisation compliance (RSA93)

Delegates & RPS Safety Training Course Dates

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

Our up and coming RPS safety training courses are shown in the panel on the right, the complete set of 2008 RPS Training Course dates are as follows:

Jun: Monday 23 - Tuesday 24
Jul: Monday 14 - Tuesday 15
Aug: No course running
Sep: Monday 29 - Tuesday 30
Oct: Monday 27 - Tuesday 28
Nov: Monday 24 - Tuesday 25

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

Services

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
Number of places: 16
Duration: 2 days
Commencing: 23/06/2008
Location: Great Missenden, Bucks
Our June RPS radiation safety training course is suitable for the first time RPS or as a refresher. Features local rules, RPS duties, & practical radiation protection. HSE & IRR99 compliant with personalised course notes. Ensuite accommodation included.
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Click here to download a training programme for this month

Applying for courses
To apply for any of the courses listed download the PDF application form here.
Download a training application form here

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Why use Ionactive?

Use Ionactive for RPS Training
" The course more than fulfilled the requirements needed for me to take on the RPS role for my organisation. I will certainly be recommending Ionactive to anyone seeking a comprehensive RPS course! " IS (RPS Training April 2008)

'Have learned a lot'
" I think you have put together an excellent two day course. Plenty of information, well-presented and its very clear that you know your stuff. I’ve learned a lot. Thanks very much” " (RPS Training, Feb 2008)

Brilliant Presentation
" Brilliant presentation, animations and course folder. Appreciated the full colour and quality of the material. The course taught me a lot because I am a relative new starter with no prior experience. Thank You!” " (RPS Training, Feb 2008)

Excellent (update) Course
" Excellent course – expert trainer, and clear and comprehensive information. Here on a 5 year refresher, so was a bit sceptical re value - has proven a very valuable update " (RPS, Feb 2008)

Excellent Presentation
" Excellent presentation, kept my attention throughout – all back up with handouts for future reference. I was very apprehensive prior to this course but have enjoyed an excellent 2 days of tuition at an excellent venue " (RPS Training, Feb 2008)

Excellent course
" Overall an excellent course and would recommend it. Without any doubt the best RPS course I have attended. Very good value for money. " VM (RPS Training Jan 2008)

Very high quality
" Excellent syllabus with very high quality training material. The course was very well organised, managed and presented. " AZ (RPS Training Jan 2008)

Fantastic value for money
" Good theoretical coverage with excellent explanations. Fantastic value for money - even for schools! " SK (RPS Training Jan 2008)

Spread the Word!
" Very much enjoyed the course and think all my colleagues should attend! " MH (RPS Training Nov 2007)

Course Presentation Style
" I liked the presentation style. The timing of the sessions and breaks were well judged. Kept my interest throughout. " AJ (RPS Training Nov 2007)

Quality Training Material
" Training folder, best one I have seen for a long time. " CK (RPS Training Nov 2007)

Quality Training - Great Value
" Very good comprehensive course, venue good, room quite hot but radiator was on, food excellent – overall a very good course, better than the NRPB " BB (RPS Training June 2007)

Qualified Expert
" Mark has obviously got considerable knowledge and experience & illustrates his points with practical examples. Location was very attractive compared to a normal hotel " RC (RPS Training June 2007)

Legislation Understandable!
" I personally have found it most interesting - even the legislation (which I did not follow on my previous "course"). " CF (RPS Training June 2007)

Essential Material Covered
" Essential material for RPS course covered. Good clear slides - the presentation delivery very good. Both hotel food & food were very good - nice setting. " ON (RPS Course June 2007)

Extremely Good
" Course content was extremely good. Coming into the course with no experience in this subject - all learning objectives have been met. " AH (RPS Training June 2007)

Course recommendation
" Overall this is one of the best courses I have attended - I highly recommend your company " HE (RPS training Jan 07)

Course presentation
" Very well presented - broad content and good use of wide knowledge base " SP (RPS training Jan 07)