Skill set Outline
Information current as of
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14/09/2026 8:03 AM AWST
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Radiation Unsealed Sources Safety
Radiation Unsealed Sources Safety
Skill set
National Code
PSPSS00049
PSPSS00049
State Code
AD500
AD500
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
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
145
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/03/2016 | Current | Transition (Deleted) |
Description
This skill set is for authorised personnel who work at university, hospital, medical, veterinary, mining, analytical and research sites and are required to undertake tasks using an unsealed radioactive source and/or radioactive substances: extracting, milling, processing and packing radioactive ores
decontaminating and servicing equipment that has been in contact with radioactive material
collecting, preparing and testing samples containing radioactive materials
using radionuclides in a laboratory
decontaminating and servicing equipment that has been in contact with radioactive material
collecting, preparing and testing samples containing radioactive materials
using radionuclides in a laboratory
Pathway Information
Completion of this skill set contributes to PSP30116 Certificate III in Government or the Radiation Technician Safety Skill Set.
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
These competencies meet the industry standard for working with radiation-unsealed source equipment under the authorisation of a responsible person and with the advice of a radiation safety professional (such as a radiation safety officer) and in accordance with radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWU03 | PSPRAD005 | Handle and transport radioactive material | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWU06 | PSPRAD003 | Perform basic radiation measurements | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWT99 | PSPRAD011 | Work safely with radiation-unsealed source equipment | 55 | Unit of competency |
