0220T4
U.S. Department of Energy, Radiological Control Technician:
Course 0220T4
Site Academics (Phase I, Part II), Self-Paced
Course Summary: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Radiological Control Technician (RCT), Site Academics Self-Paced course is designed, developed, and implemented to meet the initial training needs of the RCTs in a self-paced format. Instructors are available for assistance. The course offers Hanford Site academic training in radiological controls, surveys, sampling techniques, shipping and receiving radioactive materials, respiratory protection requirements, As Low As Reasonably Achievable techniques, and radiological work coverage. The course content includes the following topics:
Radiological Documentation
Communication Systems
Counting Errors and Statistics
Dosimetry
Contamination Control
Air Sampling Programs and Methods
Respiratory protection
Radiological Source Control
Environmental monitoring:
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Access control and work area coverage
Radiological work coverage
Shipment and receipt of radioactive material
Radiological incidents and emergencies
Personal decontamination
Radiological consideration for first aid
Radiation Survey Instrumentation
Contamination Monitoring Instrumentation
Air Sampling Equipment
Counting Room Equipment
Target Audience: This course is intended for RCT candidates and first line radiological control manager with previous education and/or experience.
Education Prerequisites: High school education or equivalent and one year of algebra and physical science.
Course Prerequisites: DOE RCT Fundamentals Academics (Phase I, Part I), Course 022040 or
DOE RCT Fundamentals Academics Self-Paced, Course 02204T
Course Evaluation: Written examinations will be used to measure student mastery of the knowledge and skills as identified by learning objectives, necessary to perform satisfactorily on the job.
A score of 80 percent or higher on written examinations is needed for course credit.
Course Length: Self-paced. The classroom version of this course is 160 hours in duration. Exam time is approximately four hours.
Course Frequency: Upon request
