Skill set Outline
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14/09/2026 12:51 AM AWST
14/09/2026 12:51 AM AWST
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Radiation Environment Safety
Radiation Environment Safety
Skill set
National Code
PSPSS00047
PSPSS00047
State Code
AD502
AD502
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2016
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
45
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set is for those who require radiation protection and site safety training in addition to induction training, prior to undertaking operational, technical, and/or maintenance tasks in a radiation environment.
Such personnel may work in mines, construction sites, hospitals and laboratories and may include:
utility and site service personnel, including electricians, plumbers, fitters, and equipment service technicians
site cleaners and maintenance workers
operators of equipment that emits ionising radiation
those who handle and/or transport radioactive material
those who use radionuclides
those who may work in areas of ionising radiation or equipment that emits ionising radiation
Such personnel may work in mines, construction sites, hospitals and laboratories and may include:
utility and site service personnel, including electricians, plumbers, fitters, and equipment service technicians
site cleaners and maintenance workers
operators of equipment that emits ionising radiation
those who handle and/or transport radioactive material
those who use radionuclides
those who may work in areas of ionising radiation or equipment that emits ionising radiation
Pathway Information
This unit is introductory and serves as a foundation for those who may become more involved in radiation-related roles. Completion of this skill set contributes to PSP20116 Certificate II in Government.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
Not applicable.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This competency meets the industry standard for workers in contact with radiation as part of other roles who may receive occupational exposures of greater than 1 millisievert per annum and who need to be competent and take action to avoid unacceptable exposure to radiation hazards, or to ensure that others are not unacceptably exposed to radiation hazards due to their work.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWU08 | PSPRAD001 | Work safely in a radiation environment | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE808 | PSPSS00057 | Radiation Environment Safety | Skill set |