Summary
The basics of radioactivity are explained clearly: mechanisms, applications and risks, along with best practices for radiation protection to work with confidence in a nuclear environment, whether you are directly exposed or working in a support role without any prior technical knowledge.
Practical Information & Prequisites
Price: €710 excl. VAT per trainee
Location: At Veolia | Nuclear Solutions offices in Aix-en-Provence or at your premises (for a course with at least 6 participants)
Duration: 1 day (7 hours)
Prerequisites: The ability to read, write, understand and speak French
Who is this course aimed at?
Anyone working in the nuclear sector (whether they work directly on nuclear facilities or in a support role)
can benefit fully from this training. No technical prerequisites are required: it is also aimed at those who do not have a scientific background but who work within a nuclear-related organisation. The aim is to provide clear guidelines for understanding the environment, the challenges and best practices, so that participants can work with greater peace of mind, confidence and safety on a daily basis. This training is suitable for those looking to change careers.
Learning objectives
- Define what radioactivity is
- Understand the specific terminology used in the nuclear industry
- Gain an overview of the key players in the nuclear sector
- Understand the differences between physical quantities (activity, absorbed dose, effective dose and equivalent dose) and units of measurement (Becquerel, Gray, Sievert)
- Understand the risks associated with nuclear power
- Define the key principles of radiation protection
Teaching methods and tools
Course materials and discussions with the trainer.
Assessment criteria
A multiple-choice assessment is conducted at the end of the training course.
Detailed content
This training course addresses the key questions below:
What is radioactivity?
- Stable and radioactive nuclei, radioactive decay, the concept of radioactivity
Where is nuclear energy found?
- Nuclear energy, natural radioactivity, other applications
What are the risks associated with radioactivity?
- Protection against radiation and contamination, regulations and radiological zoning, the roles and professions in radiation protection
Can radioactivity be measured?
- Some basics of nuclear instrumentation, radiation protection equipment, and detectors
Explore other modules
Veolia | Nuclear Solutions offers a wide range of training, covering topics of radioactivity, gamma spectrometry, alpha spectrometry and neutron measurement.
Module 1: Introduction to Radioactivity
Module 2: The Life Cycle of Radioactive Waste – from Production to Disposal
Module 3A: General Principles of Gamma Spectrometry
Module 3B: Advanced Gamma Spectrometry
Module 4: Alpha Spectrometry Measurements and Use of the Visu Alpha software
Module 5: Passive Neutron Measurement – Principles and Technologies
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Registration on request, up to 7 days before the start of the term
VEOLIA | NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS FRANCE
240 rue Louis de Broglie
Bâtiment A, les Méridiens
13290 Aix-en-Provence
(7 minutes from the TGV station and 20 minutes from Aix-en-Provence)
Accessibility and disability
Before any training course begins, we ensure that the course on offer is accessible to people with disabilities, or those with specific needs that require consideration.
Please also contact our disability liaison officer by email at cé[email protected] so that we can discuss any adjustments that may need to be made to help ensure the success of your studies
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