GQA
Level 2
QN: 500/6152/5
Curriculum Active
GQA PAA\VQ-SET Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Radiation Protection
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by GQA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 186 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
GQA
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
186 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
How to Monitor Environmental Conditions During Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how the potential for radiation released to the environment can vary with the type of work activities being undertaken
- Know how to monitor the radiation released to the environment
- Know the statutory requirements, regulations, and standards regarding radiation released to the environment
2
How to Monitor People During Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how the potential exposure level may vary with the type of work activities being undertaken
- Know how to monitor the radiation doses received by workers
- Know the statutory requirements, regulations and standards regarding radiation protection
3
How to Monitor Radiation Conditions During Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the potential radiation hazards and exposure levels
- Know how to monitor the radiation conditions
- Know how to compare the radiation conditions with relevant standards
- Know the statutory requirements, regulations and standards regarding radiation protection
4
How to Monitor Radiation Hazards Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify any potential radiation hazards and their effects
- Know the radiation protection systems within the organisation
- Know how to identify and respond to any uncontrolled hazards
- Know the statutory requirements, regulations, and standards regarding radiation protection
5
How to Record Information on Radiation Protection Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify the information that needs to be recorded
- Know how to produce and maintain records
- Know how to secure records and restrict access to them
- Know the statutory requirements, regulations and standards regarding radiation protection
6
How to Respond to Radiation Incidents Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how potential radiation incidents could develop
- Know the procedures for responding to radiation incidents
- Know the organisation’s radiation protection systems
- Know the statutory requirements, regulations, and standards regarding radiation
7
How to Test the Functioning of Radiation Protection Equipment Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the types of functional tests performed on radiation protection equipment
- Know how to examine the equipment and follow testing procedures
- Know how equipment conforms to all relevant statutory requirements, regulations and standards
8
How to Undertake Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify radiation hazards that are involved in the work
- Know how to use personal protective equipment and radiation protection systems
- Know the statutory requirements, regulations and standards regarding radiation protection
9
Monitor Environmental Conditions During Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information on the work activities being undertaken and their impact on the potential exposure level
- Be able to monitor the radiation released to the environment
- Be able to identify any problems and suggest improvements
10
Monitor People During Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information on the work activities being undertaken and their impact on the potential exposure level
- Be able to monitor the radiation doses received by workers
- Be able to identify any problems and suggest improvements
11
Monitor Radiation Conditions During Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information on the work activities being undertaken
- Be able to identify the potential radiation hazards and exposure levels
- Be able to monitor the radiation conditions
- Be able to compare the radiation conditions with relevant standards
- Be able to identify any problems with the radiation conditions
12
Monitor Radiation Hazards Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information on the activities being undertaken
- Be able to identify any potential radiation hazards and their effects
- Be able to apply radiation protection systems
- Be able to identify any uncontrolled hazards and respond accordingly
- Be able to identify potential improvements to identification and monitoring of radiation hazards
13
Record Information on Radiation Protection Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the information that needs to be recorded
- Be able to produce and maintain records
- Be able to secure records and restrict access to them
14
Respond to Radiation Incidents Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information on potential radiation incidents
- Be able to identify actual incidents
- Be able to follow procedures for responding to radiation incidents
- Be able to apply the organisation’s radiation protection systems
- Be able to identify problems with the response and suggest improvements
15
Test the Functioning of Radiation Protection Equipment Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information on the radiation protection equipment and appropriate function testing
- Be able to examine the equipment, following testing procedures
- Be able to identify and correct any problems
16
Undertake Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information on the work activities that are required
- Be able to identify radiation hazards that are involved in the work
- Be able to use personal protective equipment and radiation protection systems
- Be able to assist colleagues
- Be able to undertake the work activities
- Be able to identify and report any problems
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/6152/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- GQA
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2009