020701
Radiological Worker I Initial Training:
Course 020701

Course Summary:
The Radiological Worker I Initial Training course is designed for personnel needing unescorted access to radiological areas where personal protective clothing and access to high radiation areas are not required. Specific performance requirements must be met to satisfactorily complete this training. Retrain frequency is 2 years. Topics included in the classroom lessons are:

Radiological Fundamentals
Biological Effects
Radiation Limits
As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Program
Personnel Monitoring Programs
Radiological Postings and Controls
Radiological Emergencies
Self-Survey

The following practical factor elements are included:

Entering a simulated radiological buffer area and radiation area
Responding to simulated abnormal situations
Responding to simulated alarms or faulty radiological control equipment
Frisking for personnel contamination
Verifying instrument operation and response

While standardized academic training is designed to be delivered in a classroom setting, alternative settings may be used. Knowledge objectives are the basis for skills/tasks to be performed in practical factors training, which uses hands-on training to demonstrate mastery of the ALARA principles, contamination control techniques, and response to abnormal conditions. Students and facilities are not placed at unnecessary risk.

Target Audience:
The course is designed for general employees from all disciplines. Reading and understanding English is necessary.

Course Prerequisites:
There are no course prerequisites.

Course Evaluation:
A written examination and practical evaluation are used to measure student mastery of the training objectives. A score of 80 percent or higher is required on the written examination and students must satisfactorily complete the practical evaluation.

Course Length:
16 hours

Course Frequency:
2 times each month and upon request