CLEAPSS Radiation Protection Supervisor Training Event

Time:: 09:30 - 15:30
Date:: 25 March 2015
Venue:: Mathematics and Science Learning Centre The Graham Hills Building 29 University of Southampton Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ

For more information regarding this event, please telephone Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 023 8059 8810 or email mslc@soton.ac.uk .

Event details

This course is for the school Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) - the person responsible for managing the safe storage, use and monitoring or radioactive sources in the science department. The RPS will normally be a member of the teaching staff, often the Head of Physics. Any teacher who uses radioactive sources will also benefit. See CLEAPSS leaflet PS75, which explains why the RPS should be a teacher.

What will the course include?

legislation and guidance, the role of the RPA, RPO and RPS
nuclear physics, radioactivity and radiation - teaching and resources
storage or radioactive substances
using radioactive sources to demonstrate the properties of ionising radiations
doses and biological effects of ionising radiations
radiological protection and its management
responsibilities of the RPS, including Local Rules
different types or radioactive sources and their care, including preparing sources for half-life investigations
monitoring and record keeping
disposal of radioactive sources

Course Fee: £99.00

This is for a full day of professional development, all CLEAPSS course resources, lunch and refreshments.

To book your place, please contact the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre using the details below and give your name, school, job title and email address.

CLEAPSS courses are intended for CLEAPSS members - if you are uncertain about your membership please contact CLEAPSS on 01895 251496. An additional charge may be payable for non-members attending courses.