It is a licence condition that anyone using a source or facility must have proper training in radiation safety.
To find a provider, ARPANSA recommends contacting your state or territory regulator. They will keep an updated list of approved training courses.
| State | Provider |
|---|---|
| Queensland | Queensland Health |
| New South Wales | NSW Environment Protection Authority |
| Western Australia | Radiological Council |
| Australian Capital Territory | ACT Health Locked Bag 5005 WESTON CREEK ACT 2611 Email: hps@act.gov.au Telephone: (02) 5124 9700 Fax: (02) 5124 5554 |
| Victoria | Victorian Department of Health GPO Box 4057 Melbourne VIC 3001 Email: radiation.safety@health.vic.gov.au Telephone: 1300 767 469 |
| Tasmania | Tasmanian Department of Health GPO Box 125 HOBART TAS 7000 Email: radiation.protection@health.tas.gov.au Telephone: (03) 6166 7256 |
| South Australia | SA Environment Protection Authority GPO Box 2607 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Email: radiationprotection@sa.gov.au Telephone: (08) 8463 7826 Fax: (08) 8124 4671 |
| Northern Territory | NT Government PO Box 40596 CASUARINA NT 0810 Email: radiationprotection@nt.gov.au Telephone: (08) 8922 7152 |
Please contact your state/territory regulator for guidance on available courses.
Laser safety courses
In addition, there are the following laser safety courses offered by Opticum Pty Limited partnered with edVirtus professional education:
- Laser Safety Officer Course (5 day) | Level 1
- Laser Safety Supervisor Course (1 Day) | Level 2
- Operator Laser Safety Course (1/2 Day) | Level 3
Contact them by email or phone:
Email: Training@opticum.com.au
Course information/booking: edVirtus
Contact: 0408 773 631
Additional information on radiation safety training may be available from the following websites:
