PREREQUISITE: Registrants must have successfully completed a Level 1 Radiography course in accordance with CGSB or SNT-TC-1A.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES: This course is intended to provide the advanced knowledge required of the Level 2 Industrial Radiographer including technique development, film interpretation, general codes, standards, specifications, and federal and provincial regulations pertaining to x- and gamma-radiography.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS: This program meets the requirements of CAN/CGSB-48.9712, ISO 9712 and SNT-TC-1A. Although the program is not intended to be examination specific, guidance will be given to candidates preparing for certification examinations.

DEFINITION OF LEVEL 2 PERSONNEL (AS PER CGSB): Level 2 personnel are defined as personnel qualified in radiation safety who will perform and/or direct industrial radiography according to established or recognized procedures and shall be responsible for the radiographic method or technique to be used and for the assessment of radiographs.

COURSE OUTLINE:

General Radiography History and fundamentals Fundamentals of radiation physics X-ray production and characteristics High energy x-ray sources Mathematical factors governing x-ray exposures Radioactivity Radiographic image quality Radiation interaction with matter Radiographic Film and Processing Film construction Choosing a film type: factors to consider Film processing: chemicals; steps; precautions Handling and storage of unexposed film Quality control for processing Darkroom safelight tests Intensifying screens: leads screens; fluorescent intensifying screens Radiation Safety Basic principles: time; distance; shielding Shielding formulae: half-value layers; tenth-value layers Collimators Safety barriers Measurement of radiation exposure: radiation intensity (dose); dose rate; radiation absorbed dose (RAD); relative biological effectiveness; roentgen equivalent man (REM); S.I. units; maximum permissable dose (MPD); Atomic Radiation Workers (ARW) Radiation detection/monitoring equipment: dose rate meter (survey meter); quartz fibre dosimeter; film badge; thermoluminescent dosimeter; uses and limitations Biological effects of ionizing radiation: radioresponsive tissue; radioresistent tissue; factors affecting extent of damage; latent period; recovery period; classification of effects: acute, chronic, somatic, genetic Provincial and Federal Regulations for industrial radiography

Engineering, Materials and Components Discontinuities and Defects: classification of discontinuities Castings: ingot production and terminology; various casting methods; specific casting discontinuities and appearances Millwork and forging: hot and cold working; rolling, forging and extrusion operations; specific processing discontinuities and appearances Welds: basic joint and design; welding processes and terminology; weld faults, causes and appearances Service: service conditions; specific service induced discontinuities and appearances Radiographic Techniques X- and gamma-ray exposure charts Film characteristic curves Specimen techniques Practical Radiography Preparation of x- and gamma-ray exposure charts Developing techniques and producing radiographs of welds in aluminum and carbon steel plate and pipe Manual processing Preparation of procedures Reference radiographs Field radiographs

NOTE: Participants are requested to have a calculator capable of scientific notation. Safety shoes are mandatory for all laboratory work.

NEW GOVERNMENT REGULATION REQUIREMENTS

Are you currently a Nuclear Energy Worker employed at a company? If so, it is necessary that you submit a copy of your current energy worker consent form along with your Social Insurance Number.
This information should be faxed to us at 905-574-6080 at the time of registration. Course results will be held until this information has been provided.
Thank you in advance for complying with this new government regulation.

Upcoming Course Dates
Daytime Courses in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada :
October 20 - 31, 2008	Ten Days (80 Hours)	Seating for 12	Price: $1850.00	(Limited Seating)
May 4 - 15, 2009	Ten Days (80 Hours)	Seating for 12	Price: $1850.00

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