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RPS 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 RPS  / Bespoke 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, free course meals  - currently £399 (plus VAT). Review delegate feedback in the 'Why use Ionactive' box below.

"Excellent content appropriate for any radiation work.  Presentation and course handouts are professionally produced and delivered (a great tool for the workplace). Thanks for presenting a great course Mark . It has been an educational experience to interact and learn about other aspects of ionising radiation in various industries other than my own." 
CL (RPS Training May 2009)

Next course: Jul: Monday 20 – Tuesday 21

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, oil & gas 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 full 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) 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.

Please note: No prior knowledge of physics is required, nor do you need to be a wiz at maths. However, by the end of the course you will surprise yourself and enjoy thinking about the physics concepts which underline the key principles! 

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 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
  • Army, Navy & Airforce

Our up and coming RPS safety training courses are shown in the panel on the right, the complete set of 2009 RPS Training Course dates are as follows:


Jul: Monday 20 – Tuesday 21
Sep: Monday 28 – Tuesday 29
Oct: Monday 26 – Tuesday 27
Nov: Monday 23 – Tuesday 24

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



Some selected images from our RPS Training resource

Internal Radiation Hazard

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External Radiation Hazard - Volume Source
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X-ray Photon Scattering
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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: 20
Duration: 2 days
Commencing: 20/07/2009
Location: Great Missenden, Bucks
Our July RPS Training Course is suitable for the first time RPS or as a refresher. Features local rules, RPS duties, & practical radiation protection for all types of ionising radiation source (sealed, unsealed and x-ray generators). HSE & IRR99 compliant with personalised course notes (colour laser printed in a quality binder). Ensuite accommodation and all meals included in course fee.
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Applying for courses
To apply for any of the courses listed download the PDF application form here.
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Why use Ionactive?

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)

Easy to Understand
" This provided a very useful refesher training course for me, delivered in a manner that was 'easy' to understand. Thanks " DN (RPS Training, June 2008)

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)

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)

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