Radiation Protection Monitor

The purpose of this part-qualification is to provide the required knowledge, skills and work experience to prepare a learner to operate as a Radiation Protection Monitor. A Radiation Protection Monitor is able to operate radiological instrumentation for monitoring, conducting surveys, access control and decontamination. He/she can also perform administrative functions related to radiation protection monitoring of radioactive materials and waste. A qualified learner will be able to: • Monitor radiation levels through conducting surveys utilising radiological instrumentation and conduct decontamination activities.

This part-qualification is a part of the Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Practitioner and aims to equip learners with the necessary skills and competence to operate as Radiation Protection Monitors. This part-qualification relates to the Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Practitioner, Level 6. Most of the people employed to carry out radiation protection work in the industry are Radiation Protection Monitors. Essentially, these people work under the supervision of either a Radiation Protection Technician or a Radiation Protection Practitioner. Typical learners will include those who have completed their schooling or who are currently working in a radiation environment or facility but have no qualification and wish to have their competencies recognised. This part qualification will empower Radiation Protection Monitors to obtain recognition and give them the level of skills that will increase their opportunities for employment and expertise. Employers will benefit from appointing competent Radiation Protection Monitors who will contribute positively to the productivity of the organisation, especially in view of the fact that radiation environments are inherently dangerous. Radiation Protection Monitors will contribute towards maintaining the safety of environments in which radiation is present. In addition, those acquiring the qualification will protect the public against the dangerous effects of ionising radiation and contribute towards the establishment and maintenance of radiologically safe workplaces and environments.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 4 with Mathematics and Science.

1. Monitor radiation levels through conducting surveys by operating radiological instrumentation, and conduct decontamination activities.