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SAQA Qualification · 110350
Radiation Protection Technician
R61 400
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Radiation Protection Technician Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Radiation Protection Technician.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 5 yielding 128 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing EWSETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
The Radiation Protection Technician is intended for individuals with some work experience or prior learning who wish to formalise their skills and advance their careers. If you have a passion for this field and want to turn that passion into a profession, this programme will give you the tools and credentials to succeed. It is also suitable for employers who wish to upskill their workforce to meet industry standards.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
60 crTheory · 9 modules
- 311104-000-00-008 cr
-KM-02, Fundamentals of Radiation, Mathematics, Physics and Radiation
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-006 cr
-KM-05, Quantities and Measurements
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-005 cr
-KM-08, Biological effects of Ionising Radiation
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-008 cr
-KM-10, The International and South African Framework for Radiation Protection
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-004 cr
-KM-12, Advanced Personnel and Workplace Monitoring
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-008 cr
-KM-15, Protection against Occupational Exposure
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-008 cr
-KM-18, Exposure of the Public due to Practices
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-0010 cr
-KM-21, Intervention in Situations of Emergency and Existing Exposure
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-003 cr
-KM-23, Mentoring and Coaching
NQF Level 5
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
32 crApplied · 6 modules
- 311104-000-00-004 cr
-PM-02, Demonstrate Radiation-related Aspects
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-004 cr
-PM-05, Use Radiation Detectors and Perform Radiation Calculations
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-004 cr
-PM-10, Interpret Results of Radiation and Contamination Surveys
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-008 cr
-PM-11, Implement Aspects of a Radiation Protection Programme (RPP)
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-007 cr
-PM-15, Transport Radioactive Sources, and Implement Procedures Related to Radioactive Materials and Waste
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-005 cr
-PM-18, Intervene in Situations of Emergency and Existing Exposure
NQF Level 5
Work Experience Modules (WM)
36 crSite · 3 modules
- 311104-000-00-00-WM-0614 cr
Processes to Implement a Radiation Protection Programme
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-00-WM-0916 cr
Processes to Transport Radioactive Materials, and Implement Procedures Related to the Management of Radioactive Materials and Waste
NQF Level 5
- 311104-000-00-00-WM-116 cr
Processes to Intervene in Situations of Emergency and Existing Exposure
NQF Level 5
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 110350 · Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology › Engineering and Related Design
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Radiation Protection Technician. A Radiation Protection Technician implements aspects of a radiation protection programme, interpret results of radiation and contamination surveys, transport radioactive materials, implement procedures related to the management of radioactive materials and waste, and intervene in situations of emergency and exposure. A qualified learner will be able to: • Implement a radiation protection programme and intervene in situations of emergency and exposure. • Implement procedures related to the management of radioactive materials and the transport of radioactive materials.
Rationale▾
This qualification equips learners with the necessary skills and competence to operate as Radiation Protection Technicians. This qualification relates to the Radiation Protection Monitor (NQF Level 4) and Radiation Protection Practitioner (NQF Level 6). Essentially, learners work under supervision of 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 as Radiation Protection Technicians. This qualification constitutes a stepping stone towards the Radiation Protection Practitioner qualification. Learners could also be those who have extensive work experience in a radiation environment but who have no qualification and wish to have their competencies recognised. Those acquiring this 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. Employers will benefit from appointing competent Radiation Protection Technicians who will contribute positively to the productivity of their organisation, especially since radiation environments are inherently dangerous. Radiation Protection Technicians will contribute towards maintaining the safety of environments in which radiation is present by being able to implement radiation protection programmes.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
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 qualification with Mathematics and Science. Or Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Monitor, Level 4.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Implement a radiation protection programme and intervene in situations of emergency and exposure.
- Implement procedures related to the management of radioactive materials and transport radioactive materials.
Qualification 110350 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Technician · NQF Level 5 (128 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
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External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Radiation Protection Technician delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓9 KM + 6 PM + 3 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 5
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓EWSETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
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