Level 3 – Transport of Radioactive Materials Calculations for Mixed Radionuclide’s (webinar)

This is an online webinar training course

Course Material

NTS will supply a hard copy of the NTS workbook and a PDF copy of IAEA SSR-6 and IAEA SSG-26, delegates will need their own laptop/tablet to view the PDF and the use of spreadsheets for calculation purposes. It is recommended that delegates preferring to use hard copies of the IAEA regulations supply their own, however NTS has a limited supply.

Course Pre-requisites

Candidates must have taken the NTS or Class 7 ltd Level 2 ADR course or have equivalent understanding of Class 7 classification groups and working with the basic radionuclides table 2 of SSR-6 (ADR Table 2.2.7.2.2.1).

You MUST have a good understanding of mathematics (GCSE/A Level), scientific notation, including multiplication, division, and conversion between orders of magnitude (kBq, MBq, GBq, TBq), and finally how to apply formula.

Candidates must have a basic understanding of how to apply =sum formulas in spreadsheets.

Learning Outcomes

Refresher of Radionuclides Tables: Familiarise oneself with the basic radionuclides’ tables e.g., SSR-6 Table 2 and how they relate to the overall understanding of Class 7 classification groups.

Class 7 Classification Groups and Fissile Exceptions Knowledge: Refresh and enhance knowledge about class 7 classification groups, fissile exceptions, and related tables.

Understand Formula for Mixtures of Nuclides: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the specific formula related to mixtures of nuclides, to derive the equivalent Xm value.

Application of Formula for Various Determinations: Learn to apply the provided formula to determine mixtures that are exempt, meeting LSA, SCO, and fissile exceptions, aiding in the selection of appropriate classification and packaging.

Utilisation of Specific Resources: Become proficient in using IAEA SSR-6, IAEA SSG-26, and other resources provided within the course.

Examination

Delegates will be required to take a 2-hour examination on the final day, to demonstrate the candidatecan find and use information from SSR-6 and SSG-26. The exam is “open book”, which means the student can use SSR-6, SSG-26, the NTS workbook and student notes during the exam.

The exam has 10 questions, requiring 75% correct answers for a pass, each question is worth a discrete score depending on the amount of information required to complete the answer e.g., a classification question may require 5 pieces of information, therefore it will be worth 5 marks.