Qualification details

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

1

PSP12 V1

First release. Supersedes and equivalent to PSP70210

Employability skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication 

• using relevant information sources to locate and interpret information about the safe transport of radioactive materials
• interpreting radiation labels, placards and safety signs
• completing documentation accurately with close attention to detail
• interpreting guidelines for consigners, carriers and consignees defined in local regulations and relevant codes
• using technical words, such as radioactivity, radioactive material, ionising radiation, contamination, contamination controls, shielding, half-life, Transport Index, and safe distance
• interpreting information on radiation labels, placards, emergency information sheets and safety signs, and in transport documents relevant to job role
• interpreting manuals for radiation monitoring equipment used in job role or duties
• interpreting guidelines and safety procedures for working with radiation sources (based on principles of reduce exposure time, maintain greatest distance and use as much shielding as possible)
• interpreting manuals for radiation sources/equipment and radiation instruments used in organisation
• using plain English to explain radiation protection and safety issues, safe working rules and recommended procedures to other personnel
• interpreting manuals and writing operating instructions for radiation measuring instruments used in organisation
• applying requirements of house or other style manual protocols for written communications
• using advanced literacy skills to read, write, edit and proofread documents to ensure clarity of meaning, accuracy and consistency of information
• actively promote the need to make doses as low as reasonably achievable consistent with organisational policy, procedures and legislation

Teamwork 

• seeking advice or further directions when faced with unexpected situations that may require decisions or actions beyond own technical competence
• designing, planning and conducting monitoring surveys under direction
• listening to and questioning clients and other audit team members
• relating to people from diverse backgrounds and abilities
• using interpersonal skills to establish rapport with clients and to liaise with other audit team members

Problem-solving 

• recognising the limitations, restrictions and applicability of various detector units
• using relevant information sources to locate and interpret information about radiation sources/equipment encountered in job role or duties
• processing and analysing radiation monitoring data
• identifying types and properties of ionising radiation (e.g. alpha, beta, gamma, neutron, X-ray, electron), sources and shielding methods
• applying definitions of radiation quantities, such as exposure, dose, effective dose, dose rate, dose equivalent, and dose limits
• assessing/re-assessing risks and hazards and designing appropriate controls
• choosing and using appropriate available radiation sources/equipment and radiation instruments
• identifying exposure pathways and protective measures, signs and symptoms of radiation exposure, radiation health effects, and deterministic and stochastic effects
• analysing potential adverse health and performance effects of wearing personal protective equipment while working in potentially hazardous environments

Initiative and enterprise 

• regularly assessing/re-assessing risks and hazards and taking appropriate protective measures
• seeking advice and further directions when faced with unforeseen circumstances or situations that may require decisions or response actions beyond technical competence
• initiating audits/inspections of radiation protection and safety systems
• maintaining working knowledge of the business activities and operations conducted at the organisation's sites and the associated radiation risks

Planning and organising 

• analysing types and properties of ionising radiation and interpreting relevant dose limits
• applying health, safety and workplace emergency response procedures, safe working rules, personal hygiene requirements and safe operating procedures for equipment relevant to job role
• recognising different types of monitoring equipment such as air proportional, gas proportional, gas ionisation, Geiger-Muller, scintillation, neutron monitors, solid state, personal dosimeters (badge and electronic)
• conducting pre-use checks for radiation instruments and monitoring equipment used in job role or duties
• collecting, labelling and preserving occupational and environmental samples
• using and caring for personal protective equipment used in job role
• applying techniques and procedures for collecting (potentially) radioactive samples (if required in job role or duties)
• applying techniques for assessing radiation hazards likely to be encountered in job role or duties
• applying techniques for conducting monitoring surveys used in job role or duties
• developing plans, organisational policy and procedures and safe work practices
• applying principles and techniques for decontamination of personnel and equipment
• applying techniques and procedures for collecting (potentially) radioactive samples
• applying techniques for assessing radiation hazards likely to be encountered in organisation
• applying techniques for conducting contamination surveys
• applying techniques for control, containment and/or confinement of radiation sources/equipment encountered by organisation

Self-management 

• using organisational, planning and time management skills to sequence tasks, and meet timelines
• conducting inspections and arranging meetings
• negotiating targets for radiation safety key performance indicators
• analysing audit information to identify non-conformances and opportunities for improvements and provide recommendations to licensee or responsible person

Learning 

• reviewing training needs regularly in radiation protection/safety, workplace emergency response and environmental protection
• undertaking research to ensure that the legislative responsibilities of the licensee are fulfilled
• sourcing and analysing new and existing information regarding radiation protection, legislation, standards, codes and guidelines
• monitoring industry information and information from relevant professional bodies to maintain currency
• working knowledge of the business activities and operations conducted at the organisation's sites and the associated radiation risks

Technology 

• using and caring for personal monitoring equipment
• using monitoring equipment to measure radiation
• safely operating radiation instruments and monitoring equipment used in job role or duties to obtain reliable data
• selecting and using types of personal protective equipment for personnel working in ionising radiation environments and the recommended selection process
• safely operating radiation measuring instruments used in job role to obtain reliable data
• identifying characteristics, capabilities, limitations, function of key components and operating principles for radiation measuring instruments used in organisation
• assessing common instrument faults, troubleshooting, and recommending remedial actions and repairs
• using software applications relevant to conducting quality auditing activities