Provide participants with the basic knowledge to calibrate, test and maintain both detection and spectroscopic radiation detection handheld equipment used in nuclear security for material out of regulatory control.
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Basic Use and Maintenance of Handheld Detection Instruments
Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre
Purpose and objectives
Focus areas
- Basic radiation concepts and radiation protection
- Personal radiation detector (PRD) basic use and maintenance
- Radionuclide identification device (RID) basic use and maintenance
- Backpack radiation detector (BRD) basic use and maintenance
- Computer security fundamentals for handheld detection equipment
Training methods
- Lecture/presentation
- Group discussion/knowledge check
- Case study
- Demonstration, practice
Specialized equipment/infrastructure to be used
- Detection and response laboratory
- Handheld detection equipment (PRD, RID, BRD)
Target audience
Operational level participants from technical support authorities with knowledge of radiation detection.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following training is required:
- Training courses on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) events/incidents, e-learning modules on detection and response
- Basic or advanced radiation protection training
Duration
5 days