Basic Radiation Safety (BRS)

Important information

Candidates undertaking a PCN examination must fulfil all requirements specified in PCN24/GEN.

For ASNT, EN4179, or NAS410 examinations, candidates must follow the requirements detailed in their organisation’s written practice. This course is not designed as preparation for BGAS-CSWIP examinations.

The course is structured to meet national requirements and recommendations and is ideal for all radiography examination routes which may contain basic radiation safety content such as PCN, ASNT and NAS 410.

The programme is ideal for those candidates wishing to be certificated in Basic Radiation Safety under the PCN scheme requirements.

  • Basic radiation physics
  • Radiographic equipment
  • Radiation units
  • Biological effects
  • Dose limits
  • Radiation detection and measurement
  • Protection against radiation
  • Calculations for radiation protection
  • Storage of radiation sources
  • Transport of radioactive substances
  • Appointments and responsibilities
  • Local rules and contingency plans
  • Personal dosimetry
  • Normative documents
  • Ionising Radiation Regulation (1999)

Validated by BINDT and recognised by PCN

(excl. VAT)

Training course: £423
Examination: £154
PCN Levy: £95
Total: £672

Note: Prices are correct at time of issue but may be subject to change, with the exception of confirmed bookings.

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