Radiation Safety in the Workplace (UoA)

Postgraduate | 2026

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AERO 5006
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Course ID
205136
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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University-wide elective course
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No

Course overview

This course is the fourth in the Graduate Certificate of Radiation Management and is split into two sections, the application of radiation safety in medicine, industry, and research, and then secondly in mining and processing raw materials. Students will first learn radiation safety procedures in applications of medicine, industry, and research, and then learn how to manage cases accidents and incidents from the position of a radiation safety officer. Then students will learn the safety requirements involved in mining and the processing of naturally occurring raw materials, as well as identify the regulations and protections in place for these industries.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the radiation safety requirements in medical, industrial and laboratory industries
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the radiation safety requirements in mining and processing of naturally occurring radioactive material industries
  • Describe and explain the duties of a radiation safety officer including how to prepare radiation safety management plans and discuss the management of radiation in the workplace, in the scientific and community context
  • Engage in lab-based practicals based on content delivered through the course including monitoring and calibration

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of PHYS5006 Radioactivity, Radiation Detection & Dosimetry/PHYS5007 Radiation Biology and Incident Response (UoA)

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in PHYS5008 Radiation Management and Regulatory Control (UoA)

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PHYSICS7563 Radiation Safety in the Workplace at the University of Adelaide

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