Radiation user licence – criteria
Are you a worker from interstate? From 1 December 2022, if you hold a valid and current radiation user licence in another state or territory (besides Queensland), you may be entitled to work in NSW under automatic mutual recognition (AMR). If eligible for AMR, you may no longer need to apply for, or renew, a NSW radiation user licence but will need to notify the EPA of your intention to work in NSW.
Find out more about automatic mutual recognition and if you are eligible.
Applicants seeking a licence to use regulated material (sealed source devices; ionising radiation apparatus; and radioactive substances- sealed and unsealed sources) must demonstrate to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) that they have appropriate knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation safety and protection, and experience applicable to the activities proposed to be carried out under the user licence. The applicant must also be a fit and proper person (s. 5 of the Act), which includes being technically competent to hold a user licence under the Protection from Harmful Radiation Act 1990.
Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the necessary criteria, have provided all required documentation and the applicable application fee will usually have their application approved within 14 working days.
Applicants who cannot easily show that they meet the necessary set criteria, or where part or no criteria have been specified, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Examples of this situation may include overseas qualifications or extensive experience in lieu of any pre-requisite qualifications. Assessment of these applications will take longer and incur an increased application fee as the EPA may refer these applications to the Radiation Advisory Council for advice. Processing of these applications may take between 10-12 weeks.
Most licence conditions have a number of knowledge/experience 'criteria' which need to be met by prospective licensees before the condition can be granted. The work categories are listed below.
Information and links
- To find the criteria for gaining a radiation licence, select the relevant work category below, then select the relevant condition code. Note some courses will have 'course completed prior to date' - these courses are accepted when applying for your licence if completed in the time frame provided.
- To find an approved EPA course and provider see Radiation user licence - list of current radiation safety courses and course providers
- Apply, vary or renew a radiation user licence online with eConnect EPA.
For further advice contact the EPA Regulatory and Compliance Support unit on 02 9995 5700 or email [email protected].
IA5: Use radiation apparatus for analytical purposes
S5: Use radioactive substances for analytical purposes
IA5: Use radiation apparatus for analytical purposes
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety for x-ray equipment personnel (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Australian National University | Ionising radiation hazards (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Bartolo Safety Management Services |
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BHP Steel, Flat Products Division, Port Kembla Steelworks | In-house training x-ray fluorescence operators (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Mike Carter & Associates | Radiation safety in laboratories using XRD and XRF equipment (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Liverpool Hospital | In-house training - Blood irradiator safety training course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
National On Site Training |
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Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety - Its basics, use and your responsibilities (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) |
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RXNS Pty Ltd (formerly R & X Nuclear Services Pty Ltd) |
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SA Radiation Pty Ltd | Enclosed XRF & XRD analysers and handheld XRF analysers |
Virtual Accident Pty Ltd |
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S5: Use radioactive substances for analytical purposes
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian National University | Ionising radiation safety (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Barringer Instruments Ltd, Canberra | Operator and service engineer for the ionscan model 400 narcotics detection system (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Bartolo Safety Management Services |
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Canberra Institute of Technology | Portable x-ray fluorescence applications (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Heart Research Institute | In-house training on safe handling of various unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Mike Carter & Associates | Radiation safety in laboratories using XRD and XRF equipment (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
National On Site Training | Use radioactive substances for analytical purposes |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) |
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RXNS Pty Ltd (formerly R & X Nuclear Services Pty Ltd) | Industrial radiation safety course |
University of New England | Safe handling of radioactive isotopes (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Sydney | Radiation safety in laboratories (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of NSW (UNSW) | Unsealed ionising radiation sources used for analytical and scientific or research purposes (NSW EPA radiation user licences S5 and S8) |
Virtual Accident |
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IA12: Use radiation apparatus for calibration and quality assurance purposes
S12: Use radioactive substances for calibration and quality assurance purposes
S46: Use radioactive substances for maintaining a radioactive substances store
IA12: Use radiation apparatus for calibration and quality assurance purposes
Note: This condition is only intended and suitable for QA personnel and service engineers (who are not servicing or installing radiation equipment) or the like. Only those who do not hold or are not eligible for another licence condition pertaining to the same apparatus will be granted the IA12 condition of licence.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of the following courses, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences |
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) | Safe use of x-ray equipment in the laboratory (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
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In-house training on radiation safety and the use of the nominated equipment that has been provided by the work place radiation safety officer (RSO) or an appropriately licensed person.
S12: Use radioactive substances for calibration and quality assurance purposes
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of the following courses, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian National University | Radiation safety course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd | Radiation safety course on handling unsealed radioactive material (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Bartolo Management Services |
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Children's Medical Research Institute |
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Garvan Institute | In-house training on safe handling of various unsealed radioactive substances (course completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
John Hunter Hospital | In-house training in the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (course completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Liverpool Hospital | In-house training in the use of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Macquarie University |
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National On-site Training and TLC First Aid Educators | Radiation safety for laboratory workers (course completed prior to 14/12/2018) |
Prince of Wales Hospital | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) |
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University of New England |
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University of New South Wales | Radiation protection training program - 1.5 days run by Risk Management Unit (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Newcastle |
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University of Sydney |
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University of Technology Sydney | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
S46: Use radioactive substances for maintaining a radioactive substances store
No specific qualifications have been determined. Applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
IA27: Use radiation apparatus (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) for bone mineral or body composition analysis
IA27S: Use radiation apparatus (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) for bone mineral or body composition analysis (under supervision)
IA27: Use radiation apparatus (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) for bone mineral or body composition analysis
Note: Nuclear medicine physicians, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine technologists (including Professional Development Year), and therapists (including Professional Development Year) who hold a current radiation licence are eligible for a Tier 1 licence and will only need to apply for a variation to their current licence. Radiologists and radiographers do not need to apply for a variation as their current licence covers this use.
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of prior qualifications in a bio-medical science degree or an equivalent based course e.g. medicine, nursing, dietetics, sports medicine.
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses | |
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Australian and New Zealand Bone Mineral Society |
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Brian Richardson | Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) radiation safety course (completed prior to 13/12/2017) Note: Applicants seeking this licence must also supply DEXA manufacturers certificate | |
Hologic (Australia) Pty Ltd | Hologic radiation awareness for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (dexa) operation | |
Inmed Healthcare Pty Ltd (formerly InMed Pty Ltd; Inderlec) |
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International Osteoporosis Foundation(formerly International Society of Clinical Densitometry and University of Western Australia)
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Liverpool Hospital | In-house training in the use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) - (completed prior to 31/12/2017) | |
Medical and Scientific Services Pty Ltd |
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RADSMART (Gordon McKenzie) | X-ray safety for operators of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry equipment (completed prior to 31/12/2017) Note: Applicants seeking this licence must also supply Hologic (manufacturer) certificate | |
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (WA) | Radiation protection for operators of bone densitometry units (completed prior to 31/12/2017) | |
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (WA) and University of Western Australia | Clinical bone densitometry (completed prior to 31/12/2017) | |
St Vincent's and Bankstown Hospitals | Bone mineral densitometry training (completed prior to 31/12/2017) | |
St Vincent's Hospital | Bone mineral densitometry (measurement and interpretation) - Certificate of Completion in Clinical Bone Densitometry (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
IA27S: Use radiation apparatus (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) for bone mineral or body composition analysis (under supervision)
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the courses listed in IA27 prerequisite 2. applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out.
IA21: Use radiation apparatus for chiropractic radiography
IA21: Use radiation apparatus for chiropractic radiography
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration as a chiropractor from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Must provide evidence of attainment of one of the following Australian qualifications:
- Diploma in chiropractic (DipChiro)
- Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro)
- Graduate diploma in chiropractic (GDipChiro)
- Bachelor of applied science (Chiropractic) (BAppSc(Chiro))
- Master of chiropractic (MChiro)
One of the following overseas qualifications:
- Doctor of Chiropractic (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Ontario, Canada)
- Doctor of Chiropractic (Life Chiropractic College, Marietta, Georgia, USA)
- Doctor of Chiropractic (Life Chiropractic College, St Lorenzo, California, USA)
- Doctor of Chiropractic (Parker College of Chiropractic, Texas, USA)
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Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) accredited course for the training of chiropractors.
IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dentists
IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental assistants/nurses
IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental hygienists
IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental therapists
IA24: Use cone beam computed tomography for dental radiography - Dentists//Dental hygienists/Dental therapists/Dental assistants/nurses
IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dentists
Note: Dentists need a licence if using orthopantomograms (OPGs) for general dental radiography
Must provide evidence of current registration as a dentist from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental assistants/nurses
Note: Dental assistants/nurses who provide evidence of completing Certificate IV in dental assisting are eligible to use radiation apparatus (extra oral X-ray apparatus used with intra oral image receptors), orthopantomograms (OPGs) and or lateral cephalometric radiography radiation apparatus for general dental radiography.
Dental assistants/nurses who have completed Certificate IV in dental assisting may also be eligible for the IA24 radiation licence to use cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) if all pre-requisites are met.
Must provide evidence of attainment of one of the following:
Institution | Courses |
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Dental Assistants Professional Association (DAPA) |
Must also provide evidence of completion of the following subjects:
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Integrated Care & Management Training | Certificate IV in dental assisting HLT43007, HLT3012 (Completed prior to December 2016) |
NSW Department of Technical and Further Education |
Must also provide evidence of completion of the following subjects:
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Dental Assistant Training Solutions (formerly Pacific Smiles Staffing Solutions Pty Ltd) | Certificate IV in dental assisting - HLT43007, HLT43012 (completed prior to 27/10/2016) |
Foundation Education Pty Ltd | HLT45021 Certificate IV in dental assisting (Course completed from 25/11/2024). Must also provide evidence of completion of the following subjects:
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IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental hygienists
Note: Dental hygienists need a licence if using orthopantomograms (OPGs) for general dental radiography.
Must provide evidence of current registration as a dental hygienist from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental therapists
Note: Dental therapists need a licence if using orthopantomograms (OPGs) for general dental radiography.
Must provide evidence of current registration as a dental therapist from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
IA24: Use cone beam computed tomography for dental radiography - Dentists/Dental hygienists/Dental therapists/Dental assistants/nurses
Note: Dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists and dental assistants/nurses need a licence if using dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for general dental radiography.
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration (dentist, dental therapist or dental hygienist) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or successful completion of Certificate IV dental assisting.
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following:
- Manufacturer's or supplier's cone beam CT applications training course
- In-house cone beam CT applications training provided by an appropriately licenced person
- Radiation safety and radiological technique training - cone beam volumetric tomography provided by Gammasonics Radiological Services Pty Ltd and I-CAT initial onsite training for cone beam dental digital tomography - Body Logic Resources (provided by Gammasonics Radiological Services Pty Ltd) (completed prior to 31/8/2016)
- Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) course - OMR Partners Pty Ltd
- Cone Beam CT radiation user licence course and examination (DEN 4 CBCT licence course) - Teledent Dental Imaging Diagnostics
- Cone Beam CT online licensing course - Dr Amar Sholapurkar
- Cone beam computed tomography pre-licensing course - Professor Paul Monsour, Ristom Pty Ltd
IA9: Use radiation apparatus for educational purposes
S9: Use radioactive substances for educational purposes
IA9: Use radiation apparatus for educational purposes
Note: This condition is only available to applicants who need to use radiation apparatus for educational and demonstration purposes and who are unable to meet the criteria for any other licence.
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Bartolo Safety Management Services |
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National On Site Training | Use radiation apparatus for educational, scientific or research purposes |
S9: Use radioactive substances for educational purposes
Note: This condition is only available to applicants who need to use radioactive substances for educational and demonstration purposes and who are unable to meet the criteria for any other licence.
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of the one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Bartolo Safety Management Services |
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National On Site Training | Use radioactive substances for educational, scientific or research purposes |
IA6: Use radiation apparatus for industrial radiography
S6: Use sealed source devices for industrial radiography
IA7: Use radiation apparatus for industrial gauging
S7: Use radioactive substances for industrial gauging
IA19: Use portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) radiation apparatus for analysis
S19: Use radioactive substances in a portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser
IA25: Use radiation apparatus for industrial fluoroscopy
S30: Use sealed source devices for density/moisture determination
S35: Use sealed source devices for borehole logging
S47: Use radioactive substances when packaging radioactive substances for transport
IA6: Use radiation apparatus for industrial radiography
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Advanced Technology Testing and Research (ATTAR) |
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Aeronautical Inspection Services | Radiation safety training for NSW EPA IA6 radiation user licence |
Australian Institute for Non-destructive Testing (AINDT) | Recognition as a qualified technician in the field of radiography (completed prior to 22/11/2019) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Radiation safety for x-ray cabinet operators (completed prior to 14/12/2018) |
British Institute of Non-destructive Testing (BINDT) | PCN Record of Certification (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Bureau Veritas AIRS Pty Ltd (formerly CCI Pope; CW Pope) |
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Laboratories for Materials Advanced Testing Services (LMATS) | Radiation safety training for industrial radiography |
Portable Scientific Pty Ltd | SciAps handheld XRF radiation safety and user training |
Protecs Global Pty Ltd | Radiography and Radiation Safety Training to National Module EA612 |
Royal Australian Air Force | No. 21 NDI technician course - 16 weeks (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd | Radiation safety - industrial radiography (completed prior to 14/12/2018) |
Safe Radiation Pty Ltd |
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SGS Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Radiation Safety Services) | Industrial radiography (completed prior to 7/3/2019) |
TAFE (NSW) |
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S6: Use sealed source devices for industrial radiography
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Advanced Technology Testing and Research (ATTAR) |
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Australian Institute for Non-destructive Testing | Recognition as a qualified technician in the field of radiography (completed prior to 22/11/2019) |
British Institute of Non-destructive Testing (BINDT) | PCN Record of Certification (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Bureau Veritas AIRS Pty Ltd (formerly CCI Pope; CW Pope) |
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Laboratories for Materials Advanced Testing Services (LMATS) | Radiation safety training for industrial radiography |
Protecs Global Pty Ltd | Radiography and Radiation Safety Training to National Module EA612 |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd | Radiation safety - industrial radiography (course completed prior to 14/12/2018) |
Safe Radiation Pty Ltd |
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SGS Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Radiation Safety Services) | Industrial radiography (completed prior to 7/3/2019) |
TAFE (NSW) |
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IA7: Use radiation apparatus for industrial gauging
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses which is applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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BHP Steel (BHP & NSW Health) | Radiation protection course industrial applications - 2 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) |
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Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety, its basics, use and your responsibilities (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Radiation Safety Services (WA) | Static gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
S7: Use radioactive substances for industrial gauging
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses which is applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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National On Site Training | Use radioactive substances for industrial gauging |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) |
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Radiation Consulting Australia | Radiation safety training: Safe handling of fixed radiation gauges |
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety, its basics, use and your responsibilities (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RXNS Pty Ltd (formerly R & X Nuclear Services) | Industrial radiation safety course (industrial gauges) |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd | Radiation safety for fixed gauges (sources and x-ray) |
SGS Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Radiation Safety Services) | Static gauges (completed prior to 13/12/2017) |
IA19: Use portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) radiation apparatus for analysis
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following course:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Safe use of x-ray equipment |
AXT Pty Ltd | X-ray radiation safety training and hand-held x-ray user training |
Bartolo Safety Management Services | The safe use of portable x-ray equipment for scientific and analytical purposes |
Environmental Science Solutions | Training course for the safe use of portable and hand-held XRF devices |
Evident Australia (formerly Olympus Australia Pty Ltd/ Innov-X Systems Australia Pty Ltd) |
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JBS Technologies Pty Ltd | Radiation protection training program for NITON field portable XRF analyser x-ray tube version (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Laboratory Analysers Australia | XRF analyzer operator training (3 hours) and XRF safety training - 45 minutes (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
National On Site Training | Use radiation apparatus for analytical purposes (fixed or portable) |
Portable Analytical Solutions Pty Ltd |
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Portable Scientific Pty Ltd | SciAps handheld XRF radiation safety and user training |
Portable XRF Service Pty Ltd | Radiation theory and training in the use of portable XRFs (completed prior to 29/11/2024) |
Radiation Consulting Australia | Radiation safety training: Handheld (portable) XRF devices |
RADSMART (Gordon MacKenzie) | Radiation safety with portable x-ray tube XRF devices (completed prior to 21/8/2024) |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd |
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Sietronics Pty Ltd | Radiation and safety with handheld XRF (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Thermo Optek (Australia) Pty Ltd | Radiation safety course HH & FP XRF (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
S19: Use sealed source devices (portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers)
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
Institutions | Courses |
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JBS Environmental Services and Technologies Pty Ltd | Radiation safety and instrument training in the use of Niton field portable XRF spectrum analysers (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Leadtec Services and New Jersey Department of Health | Niton XL 309 instrument - 6-days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
NITON | In-house course for Niton XL model 309 spectrum analyser - 2 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Portable Analytical Solutions Pty Ltd |
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RADSMART | Safe use of portable XRF devices (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Thermo Optek (Australia) Pty Ltd | Radiation safety course HH & FP XRF (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
IA25: Use radiation apparatus for industrial fluoroscopy
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses which is applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety, its basics, use and your responsibilities (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Royal Australian Air Force | No. 21 NDI technician course - 16 weeks (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
S30: Use sealed source devices for density/moisture determination
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses/examination applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Array Radiation Solutions | Radiation protection for users of portable nuclear gauges |
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in the use of industrial density gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Coffey Partners/Coffey Geosciences | Radiation safety course for soil nuclear/density gauges |
EPA Assessment | Radiation safety course for soil nuclear/density gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
F Robotham | Radiation safety in the use of soil density and moisture gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Hunter Geotechnical Services (formerly Hunter Civilab) | Radiation Safety Users Course S30 licence |
McKavanagh Engineering Services |
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National On Site Training | Use radioactive substances for density moisture measurements |
ORP Consultancy Pty Ltd |
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Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial safety - Its basics, use and your responsibilities (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RadSafety Solutions |
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RadTest Australia |
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RADSMART |
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Reeves Wireline Services (formerly BPB Instruments Australia) | In-house radiation safety course NTD (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Roads and Traffic Authority Skills Development Centre | Portable gauges course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RXNS P/Ltd | Industrial radiation safety course (S30 licence) operation of moisture density gauges |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd |
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SGS Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Radiation Safety Services) | Portable gauges devices (completed prior to 7/3/2019) |
South Australian Health Commission Radiation Protection Branch | Examination to use nuclear moisture and density gauges (completed prior to 3/12/2017) |
University of New England (F Robotham) | Safe usage of neutron soil-moisture gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Queensland Gatton College | Safe use of soil moisture and density gauges - 1 day (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Victorian Health Department Radiation Safety Unit | Radiation protection in the use of nuclear density moisture gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
S35: Use sealed source devices for borehole logging
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses which is applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in the use of industrial density gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Coffey Partners/Coffey Geosciences | Radiation safety course for soil nuclear/density gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
EPA Assessment | Safe use of nuclear type soil moisture and density gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Groundsearch Australia Pty Limited |
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National On Site Training | Use sealed source devices for borehole |
Precision Energy Services (Australia) Pty Limited (Formerly Reeves Wireline Services and BPB Instruments Australia) |
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Queensland University of Technology | Radiation protection course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) | Radiation safety in borehole logging operations (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd |
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SGS Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Radiation Safety Services) | Borehole logging (completed prior to 7/3/2019) |
Victorian Health Department Radiation Safety Unit | Radiation protection in the use of nuclear density moisture gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
S47: Use radioactive substances when packaging radioactive substances for transport
No specific qualifications have been determined. Applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
IA10: Use radiation apparatus for installing and/or servicing radiation apparatus
S10: Use radioactive substances for installing and/or servicing devices containing a radioactive substance
IA10: Use radiation apparatus for installing and/or servicing radiation apparatus
Must meet three pre-requisites:
1. Must demonstrate an appropriate level of competency in the principles and practices of radiation protection which are relevant to the particular item(s) that are to be serviced or installed or successful completion of one of the following courses which is applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences |
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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BHP Steel and NSW Health | Industrial applications - 2 and 5 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
CW Pope and NSW Health | Industrial radiation safety - industrial gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
GE Healthcare | PETtrace Service Training Certificate of Achievement - Cyclotron safety for technical service (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
National On site Training | Installation, repair, maintenance and calibration of radiation apparatus and substances |
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety - Its basics, use and your responsibilities (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) | Radiation safety in the installation and servicing of x-ray equipment - 2 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017 |
RadTest Australia (formerly provided by Gordon Mackenzie, RADSMART) | Radiation safety in the installation and servicing of x-ray equipment (2 days) |
RXNS Pty Ltd (Formerly R & X Nuclear Safety Services Pty Ltd) | Industrial radiation safety course |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd | Installation of cabinet x-ray |
Scott Automation and Robotics | Radiation safety and cabinet x-ray machines (completed prior to 9/8/2021) |
SGS Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd) |
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2. Must demonstrate an appropriate level of competency in the electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering principles of design and operation of the item(s), e.g. TAFE trade certificate or equivalent.
3. Must demonstrate an appropriate level of competency in the skills needed to install, test and service the particular item(s) so that it operates in accordance with any relevant regulatory guidelines or standards, e.g. specialised employer/manufacturer training course.
Applicants must submit documentary evidence to support their application for items 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Primarily the type of equipment that the applicant requires to service or install will determine the level of competence they require for each of the above criteria.
S10: Use radioactive substances for installing and/or servicing devices containing a radioactive substance
In addition to fulfilling the following requirements, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must meet three pre-requisites:
1. Must demonstrate an appropriate level of competency in the principles and practices of radiation protection which are relevant to the particular item(s) that are to be serviced or installed, or successful completion of one of the following courses, which is applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in industry - 3 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Barringer Research | Ionscan 400 and maintenance of sealed sources - 2 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
BHP Steel and NSW Health | Radiation protection 'Industrial applications' 2 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Central Queensland University | Industrial radiation safety - 3 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Coffey Partners/Coffey Geosciences | Radiation safety course for soil nuclear/density gauges (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
GE Healthcare | PETtrace Service Training Certificate of Achievement - Cyclotron safety for technical service (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
JL Shepherd Training-Servicing | Nordian 220 irradiators and Shepherd 109 and 143 blood irradiators (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
National On Site Training | Installation, repair, maintenance and calibration of radiation apparatus and substances |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) |
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RXNS (formerly R & X Nuclear Services Pty Ltd) | Industrial radiation safety course |
Reeves Wireline Services (formerly BPB Instruments Australia) | In-house radiation safety course NTD (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd | Radiation safety (fixed gauges) training course (completed prior to 12/2/2018) |
Sentinel TM | Service of industrial radiography cameras (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
SGS Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd) | General radiation awareness and radiation devices 1 day (completed prior to 7/3/3019) |
University of Queensland Gatton College | Safe use of soil moisture and density gauges - 1 day (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Wollongong, Gammasonics Institute for Research and Calibration | Industrial radiation safety (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
2. Must demonstrate an appropriate level of competency in the electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering principles of design and operation of the item(s), e.g. TAFE trade certificate or equivalent.
3. Must demonstrate an appropriate level of competency in the skills needed to install, test and service the particular item(s) so that it operates in accordance with any relevant regulatory guidelines or standards, e.g. specialised employer/manufacturer training courses.
Applicants must submit documentary evidence to support their application for items 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Primarily the type of equipment that the applicant requires to service or install will determine the level of competence they require for each of the above criteria.
S41: Use radioactive substances for in-vitro medical diagnosis - Medical practitioners
S41: Use radioactive substances for in-vitro medical diagnosis - Medical practitioners
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration as a medical practitioner from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Must provide evidence of completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in biological research laboratories (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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John Hunter Hospital | In-house training in the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Radiation safety training for medical laboratory scientists (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
S4: Use radioactive substances for medical scintigraphy and medical therapy - Nuclear medicine physicians
S14: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
IA15: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for coronary angiography - Nuclear medicine physicians
IA16: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
IA16D: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiography and nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
S4: Use radioactive substances for medical scintigraphy and medical therapy - Nuclear medicine physicians
Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist in nuclear medicine from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
S14: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
Must provide evidence of current registration as a medical radiation practitioner (nuclear medicine technology) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Nuclear medicine technologists undergoing a supervised practice program must provide evidence of current provisional registration as a medical radiation practitioner (nuclear medicine technology) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
IA15: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for coronary angiography - Nuclear medicine physicians
Must provide two pre-requisites:
- Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist in nuclear medicine from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Must provide evidence of accreditation by the Conjoint Committee for the recognition of training in computed tomography coronary angiography. Note: The Conjoint Committee consists of representatives from: The Australian and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine (ANZAPNM); The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ); and The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR).
IA16: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
Note: This condition of licence is only for applicants who hold an S14 licence to use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology (nuclear medicine technologists).
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
Institutions | Courses |
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Charles Sturt University |
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NSW Hospital and University Radiation Safety Officers Group (the course is conducted at various Area Health Service Hospitals) | NSW Hospital and University Radiation Safety Officers Group computed tomography safety course for nuclear medicine technologists (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Queensland University | Radiation safety course: oncological CT Course (2007) |
University of Newcastle | Bachelor of medical radiation science (nuclear medicine) Note: only for graduates completing Bachelor from December 2009 |
University of Sydney University of Sydney and ANSTO |
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IA16D: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiography and nuclear medicine technology - nuclear medicine technologists
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration as a medical radiation practitioner (nuclear medicine technology) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following:
Institutions | Courses |
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Charles Sturt University |
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Rural Alliance in Nuclear Scintigraphy (RAINS) |
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University of Newcastle | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) - 4 year degree commenced 2016 |
Victorian Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
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IA17: Use radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine and radiology physics purposes
IA17S: Use radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine and radiology physics purposes (under supervision)
S17: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine or therapy physics purposes
S17S: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine or therapy physics purposes (under supervision)
IA29: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology physics - Radiation oncology physicists
IA29S: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology physics (under supervision) - Radiation oncology physicists
S29: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology physics - Radiation oncology physicists
S29S: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology physics (under supervision) - Radiation oncology physicists
IA47: Use radiation apparatus for the production of radionuclides
S28: Use radioactive substances that may be produced in a cyclotron for medical and scientific purposes
IA17: Use radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine and radiology physics purposes
Note: Where an applicant does not meet the below criteria the applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
Must provide evidence of one of the following:
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) certification in Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) registration as a Qualified Medical Physics Specialist in Nuclear Medicine
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) certification in Radiology
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) registration as a Qualified Medical Physics Specialist in Radiology
IA17S: Use radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine and radiology physics purposes (under supervision)
Must provide evidence of one of the following:
- Enrolment in the ACPSEM TEAP (Training Education and Assessment Program) for Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics
- Successful completion of one of the following courses that is applicable to the work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Queensland University of Technology | Master of Applied Science (medical physics) |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | Master of Applied Science (medical and health physics) |
University of Adelaide | Master of Science (medical physics) |
University of Canterbury (New Zealand) | Master of Science (clinical medical physics) |
University of Sydney | Master of Medical Physics |
University of Western Australia | Master of Science (medical physics) |
University of Wollongong | Master of Science (medical radiation physics) |
S17: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine or therapy physics purposes
Note: Where an applicant does not meet the below criteria then applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
Must provide evidence of one of the following:
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) certification in Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) registration as a Qualified Medical Physics Specialist in Nuclear Medicine
S17S: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine or therapy physics purposes (under supervision)
Must provide evidence of one of the following:
- Enrolment in the ACPSEM TEAP (Training Education and Assessment Program) for Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics
- Successful completion of one of the following courses that is applicable to the work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Queensland University of Technology | Master of Applied Science (medical physics) |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | Master of Applied Science (medical and health physics) |
University of Adelaide | Master of Science (medical physics) |
University of Canterbury (New Zealand) | Master of Science (clinical medical physics) |
University of Sydney | Master of Medical Physics |
University of Western Australia | Master of Science (medical physics) |
University of Wollongong | Master of Science (medical radiation physics) |
IA29: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology physics – Radiation oncology physicists
Must provide evidence of one of the following:
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) accreditation in Radiotherapy equipment commissioning and quality assurance
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) certification in Medical physics (radiation oncology).
IA29S: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology physics (under supervision) – Radiation oncology physicists
Must meet one of the following pre-requisites:
1. Hold a degree in:
medical/health physics, or
physics and evidence of medical/health physics training or radiation safety training such as:
- ACPSEM Training, education and accreditation program
- Westmead Hospital cadetship in medical physics.
OR
2. Provide evidence of enrolment in a postgraduate course in medical/health physics.
OR
3. Where an applicant has an overseas qualification the applicant must provide:
- certified copies of qualifications
- verification that the last employer was contacted and a verbal reference given
- verification by National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) or other acceptable assessment process to show that the qualifications are equivalent to Australian qualifications).
S29: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology physics – Radiation oncology physicists
Must provide evidence of one of the following:
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) accreditation in Radiotherapy equipment commissioning and quality assurance
- Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) certification in Medical physics (radiation oncology).
S29S: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology physics (under supervision) – Radiation oncology physicists
Must meet one of the following pre-requisites:
1. Hold a degree in:
medical/health physics, or
physics and evidence of medical/health physics training or radiation safety training such as:
- ACPSEM Training, education and accreditation program
- Westmead Hospital cadetship in medical physics.
OR
2. Provide evidence of enrolment in a postgraduate course in medical/health physics.
OR
3. Where an applicant has an overseas qualification the applicant must provide:
- certified copies of qualifications
- verification that the last employer was contacted and a verbal reference given
- verification by National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) or other acceptable assessment process to show that the qualifications are equivalent to Australian qualifications.
IA47: Use radiation apparatus for the production of radionuclides
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
Institutions | Courses |
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Cyclotek NSW Pty Ltd | Cyclotek NSW cyclotron user training course |
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | GEMS PETtrace cyclotron applications training |
GE Healthcare | GEMS PETtrace cyclotron applications training |
S28: Use radioactive substances that may be produced in a cyclotron for medical and scientific purposes
No specific qualifications have been determined. Applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
IA4: Use radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiology - Radiologists
S4S: Injection of radioactive substances for medical scintigraphy and medical therapy - Radiologists (under supervision)
IA14: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography
IA14M: Use mammography radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic breast imaging
IA14R: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography (restricted) - General medical practitioners or registered nurses
IA22: Use radiation apparatus for medical fluoroscopy - Specialists other than radiologists
IA4: Use radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiology - Radiologists
Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist in diagnostic radiology from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
S4S: Injection of radioactive substances for medical scintigraphy and medical therapy - Radiologists (under supervision)
If you hold the nuclear medicine physician's licence (S4: Use radioactive substances for medical scintigraphy and medical therapy) you do not need to apply for this licence.
Must meet three prerequisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist in diagnostic radiology from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Must hold or be eligible for the licence (IA4: Use radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiology) issued by the NSW EPA.
3. Must provide a letter confirming that this licence is required as part of their role as radiologist.
IA14: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography
Must provide evidence of current registration as a medical radiation practitioner (diagnostic radiography) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Medical radiation practitioners (diagnostic radiography) undergoing a supervised practice program must provide evidence of current provisional registration as a medical radiation practitioner (diagnostic radiography) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
IA14M: Use mammography radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic breast imaging
Must provide evidence of completion of Charles Sturt University Graduate Diploma in Mammography.
IA14R: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography (restricted) - General medical practitioners, physiotherapists or registered nurses
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration as a medical practitioner, physiotherapist or registered nurse from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
Institutions | Courses |
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Dubbo Base Hospital | Remote operators licensing course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Health Education and Training Institute | NSW Limited licence radiography course |
South Australian EPA Radiation Protection Division | Basic radiography for nurses and medical practitioners - extended (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health |
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IA22: Use radiation apparatus for medical fluoroscopy - Specialists other than radiologists
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian Orthopaedic Association | Radiation safety for Orthopaedic Surgeons (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Hunter New England Area Health Service |
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Liverpool Hospital | Fluoroscopy radiation safety course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RADSMART |
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Royal North Shore Hospital | Radiation protection course in x-ray fluoroscopy for medical specialists (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
SA Radiation Pty Ltd | Radiation safety - fluoroscopic X-ray units used for imaging |
St Erme Pty Ltd | Fluoroscopy radiation safety training (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
The Canberra Hospital | Radiation safety course for medical practitioners involved in fluoroscopy |
Western Sydney Local Health District (Westmead Hospital) |
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X-Ray Safety Services | The safe use of fluoroscopy equipment (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
IA3: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology - Radiation oncologists
S3: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology - Radiation oncologists
IA13: Use radiation apparatus for radiation therapy - Radiation therapists
S13: Use sealed source devices for radiation therapy - Radiation therapists
IA11: Use radiation apparatus for dermatology
S32: Use radioactive substances for ophthalmology
IA3: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology - Radiation oncologists
Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist in radiation oncology from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
S3: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology - Radiation oncologists
Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist in radiation oncology from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
IA13: Use radiation apparatus for radiation therapy - Radiation therapists
Must provide evidence of current registration as a medical radiation practitioner (radiation therapy) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Medical radiation practitioners (radiation therapy) undergoing a supervised practice program must provide evidence of current provisional registration as a medical radiation practitioner (radiation therapy) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
S13: Use radioactive substances for radiation therapy - Radiation therapists
Must provide evidence of current registration as a medical radiation practitioner (radiation therapy) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Medical radiation practitioners (radiation therapy) undergoing a supervised practice program must provide evidence of current provisional registration as a medical radiation practitioner (radiation therapy) from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
IA11: Use radiation apparatus for dermatology
In addition to fulfilling the following requirements, applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist in dermatology from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of the University of Sydney web-based course 'Introduction to radiation biology and protection'.
S32: Use radioactive substances for ophthalmology
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration and recognition as a specialist in ophthalmology from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of training in the use of ophthalmic applicators appropriate to the purpose for which the licence is sought to the satisfaction of the EPA.
OR provide evidence of successful completion of the following two courses that are applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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RADSMART AND Surgical Images Pty Ltd (Manufacturer) | Radiation safety for intraocular brachytherapy (completed prior to 31/12/2017) and certificate of completion from manufacturer: Intraocular brachytherapy applications course |
IA18: Use radiation apparatus while undertaking the duties of a Radiation safety officer
S18: Use radioactive substances while undertaking duties of a Radiation safety officer (restricted)
S18A: Use radioactive substances while undertaking duties of a Radiation safety officer (unrestricted)
IA18: Use radiation apparatus while undertaking the duties of a Radiation safety officer
Note: this condition is for Radiation Safety Officers who work in large organisations and are responsible for a range of apparatus and activities.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses that is applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian National University | Ionising radiation hazards (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Australian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board (ARPAB) | Certification in ionising radiation safety within Australia and New Zealand |
Bartolo Safety Management Services |
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National On Site Training | Use radiation apparatus while undertaking duties as a Radiation Safety Officer |
S18: Use radioactive substances while undertaking duties of a Radiation safety officer (restricted)
In addition to fulfilling the following requirements, all applications for this licence condition will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
Note: This condition is for Radiation Safety Officers who work in smaller organisations such as factories and mines and is only available to applicants who need to use radioactive substances as a radiation safety officer and who are unable to meet the criteria for any other licence.
Institutions | Certification/Course |
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National On Site Training | Use radioactive substances while undertaking duties as a Radiation Safety Officer
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S18A: Use radioactive substances while undertaking duties of a Radiation safety officer (unrestricted)
Note: This condition is for Radiation Safety Officers who work in large organisations such as universities and teaching hospitals and are responsible for a range of substances and activities.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of the following certification
Institutions | Certification/Course |
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Australian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board (ARPAB) | Certification in ionising radiation safety within Australia and New Zealand |
National On Site Training | Use radioactive substances while undertaking duties as a Radiation Safety Officer |
S36: Use radioactive substances for radiopharmacy
S36: Use radioactive substances for radiopharmacy
Must meet three pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of successful completion of the following course applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Radiation safety for laboratory workers |
Bartolo Management Services |
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (SLHD) | Radiation safety for radiation chemists - sealed and unsealed sources |
2. Must provide evidence of completing a science degree related to chemistry, pharmacy or biology.
3. Must provide confirmation of the successful completion of one of the following in-house training courses:
Institutions | Courses |
Cyclopet | In-house nuclear medicine radiation safety training |
Cyclotek | Cyclotek NSW Radiation competency assessment |
Global Medical Solutions | In-house dispensing training |
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | In-house dispensing and radiation safety procedures in the PET and nuclear medicine hot labs |
Prince of Wales Hospital | Radiation safety education for radiopharmaceutical scientists working in nuclear medicine |
IA8: Use radiation apparatus for scientific or research purposes
S8: Use radioactive substances for scientific or research purposes
S45: Use radioactive substances for tracer studies (excluding studies on humans)
IA8: Use radiation apparatus for scientific or research purposes
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety for x-ray equipment personnel (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian National University | Ionising radiation hazards (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Bartolo Safety Management Services |
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Hunter New England Area Health Service |
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Liverpool Hospital | Fluoroscopy radiation safety course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
National On Site Training | Use radiation apparatus for educational scientific or research purposes |
Prince of Wales Hospital | In-house training on the safe use of irradiating apparatus (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Queensland University of Technology | Master of Applied Science (medical physics) |
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety - Its basics, use and your responsibilities (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) |
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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | Master of Applied Science (medical and health physics) |
Royal North Shore Hospital | Radiation protection course in x-ray fluoroscopy for medical specialists (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
SGS Australia Pty Ltd | Radiation safety for x-ray apparatus in science and research |
University Adelaide | Master of Science (medical physics) |
University of Canterbury | Master of Science (clinical medical physics) |
University of NSW | Radiation protection training program - 2 days (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Sydney | Master of Medical Physics |
University of Western Australia | Master of Science (medical physics) |
University of Wollongong | Master of Science (medical radiation physics) |
Virtual Accident Pty Ltd |
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Westmead Hospital | Fluoroscopy radiation safety training course (completed prior to 28/8/2018) |
S8: Use radioactive substances for scientific or research purposes
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences |
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Australian National University | Radiation safety course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation |
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Bartolo Safety Management Services |
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Bioclone Australia | In-house radiation safety and procedures training 'Iodination' (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Children's Medical Research Institute |
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CSIRO |
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EPA Assessment | Safe use of nuclear type soil moisture and density gauges (complete prior to 31/12/2017) |
Garvan Institute | In-house training on safe handling of various unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Heart Research Institute | In-house training on safe handling of various unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
John Hunter Hospital | In-house training in the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Liverpool Hospital |
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Macquarie University |
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Monash University |
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National Institute of Health | Radiation protection and safety (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
National On Site Training |
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New Children's Hospital | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Peptech Ltd | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Prince of Wales Hospital | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Queensland University of Technology |
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RADSMART (Gordon Mackenzie) |
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Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | Master of Applied Science (medical and health physics) |
Royal North Shore Hospital Knolling Institute | Training course on radiation (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Radiation safety training for medical laboratory scientists (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
SGS Australia Pty Ltd (formerly Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd) | Radiation safety course on handling unsealed radioactive material (completed prior to 7/3/2019) |
University of Adelaide | Master of Science (medical physics) |
University of Alabama (Birmingham) | Radiation safety training (complete prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Canterbury | Master of Science (clinical medical physics) |
University of New England |
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University of New South Wales (UNSW) |
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University of Newcastle |
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University of NSW and Australian Atomic Energy Commission | Radiation protection course no. 9 (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Queensland | Radiation safety course (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Sydney |
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University of Technology Sydney | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances (completed prior to 31/12/2017) |
University of Western Australia |
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University of Wollongong | Master of Science (medical radiation physics) |
Virtual Accident |
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Western Sydney Local Health District (Westmead Hospital)
| I-125 seed handling for breast pathology |
S45: Use radioactive substances for tracer studies (excluding studies on humans)
No specific qualifications have been determined. Applications will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for consideration.
IA41: Use radiation apparatus for detection of concealed item
IA42: Use for human imaging for security screening purposes
IA41: Use radiation apparatus for detection of concealed item
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) | Safe use of x-ray equipment |
Bartolo Safety Management Services | The Safe Use of Portable X-ray Apparatus for the Detection of Concealed Items (Security) |
Standing Advisory Committee for the Prevention Against Violence (SACPAV) | Bomb Technician Accreditation |
IA42: Use for human imaging for security screening purposes
Must provide evidence of successful completion of the following course, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
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Corrective Services NSW - Department of Communities and Justice | Radiation safety training - IA42 Human screening for security purposes |
Diagnostic Radiation Services Pty Ltd | Radiation use licence training for whole body security screening |
IA23: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary purposes - Veterinarians
IA23S: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary purposes under supervision - Veterinary Assistants
IA23RO: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary radiation oncology – Veterinarians
S23RO: Use radioactive substances for veterinary purposes radiation oncology - Veterinarians
S23NM: Use radioactive substances for diagnostic veterinary nuclear medicine - Veterinarians
S23NMT: Use radioactive substances for therapeutic veterinary nuclear medicine - Veterinarians
S23S: Use of radioactive substances for veterinary therapy nuclear medicine procedures (Veterinary assistants handling I-131 waste)
IA23: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary purposes
Note: An applicant receiving provisional registration for veterinary science for equine practice from the NSW Veterinary Surgeon's Board will only be granted a 12 month non-renewable licence.
Must provide evidence of current registration with a veterinary board in an Australian jurisdiction (NSW Veterinary Practice Amendment (Interstate Veterinary Practitioners) Act 2011).
IA23S: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary purposes under supervision - Assistants
Must provide evidence of one of the following:
- Bachelor of Veterinary Technology - Charles Sturt University (including evidence of completion of subject ASC281 - Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technologists)
- Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Animal Care and Management Training Package) conducted by a registered training organisation (RTO) in NSW.
- Certificate 111 in Equine Nursing (RTO No. 90000, NSW TAFE course 3726).
- Eligibility for inclusion on Register of Veterinary Nurses - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK)
Note: The RTO must be currently registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver the course within NSW.
IA23RO: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary radiation oncology – Veterinarians
Must meet one of the following pre-requisites:
- Must provide certificate of current specialist registration in veterinary oncology from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (Veterinary Practices Act 2003).
Or Must provide all of the following:
- certificate of current registration as veterinary practitioner from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (Veterinary Practices Act 2003)
- evidence of attainment of a qualification in radiation oncology from a tertiary institution including guidance information on the training undertaken to gain the qualification.
- letter of support from a tertiary institution including a summary of radiation safety and practical training undertaken.
Or
- Must provide the following:
- Proof of being a current member in good standing of the American College of Veterinary Radiology – Diplomate in Radiation Oncology
S23RO: Use radioactive substances for veterinary radiation oncology - Veterinarians
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must meet one of the following pre-requisites:
1. Must provide certificate of current specialist registration in veterinary oncology from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (Veterinary Practices Act 2003).
OR
2. Must provide all of the following:
- certificate of current registration as veterinary practitioner from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (Veterinary Practices Act 2003)
- evidence of attainment of a Diploma in Oncology from an overseas tertiary institution including guidance information on the training undertaken to gain the Diploma
- letter of support from an overseas tertiary institution including a summary of radiation safety and practical training undertaken.
S23NM: Use radioactive substances for diagnostic veterinary nuclear medicine - Veterinarians
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must meet all three pre-requisites:
1. Must provide a certificate of current registration as a veterinary practitioner from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (Veterinary Practices Act 2003).
2. Must provide evidence of completion of formal radiation protection training.
3. Must provide one of the following:
- letter of support from an overseas tertiary training institution verifying training and experience in nuclear medicine and an overview of the institution’s facility and protocols
- a letter of support from a medical facility such as a hospital or an existing veterinary nuclear medicine practice that includes details of the radiation safety and practical training undertaken in nuclear medicine
- evidence of attendance of lectures held by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine (ANZAPNM) as part of their basic science course in nuclear medicine
- evidence of medical nuclear medicine qualifications.
S23NMT: User radioactive substances for therapeutic veterinary nuclear medicine - Veterinarians
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, applications for radioactive substances that exceed the Radiation Advisory Council activity threshold will be referred to the RAC for consideration.
Must meet one of the following pre-requisites:
1. Must provide all of the following:
- a certificate of current registration as a veterinary practitioner from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (Veterinary Practices Act 2003)
- evidence of successful completion of formal radiation protection training. The following course has been approved by the EPA:
- I-131 Treatment for Feline Hyperthyroidism course conducted by Dosel (Australasia) Pty Ltd (Course completed from 14/11/2024)
- a letter of support from a veterinarian, who holds a radiation licence to use I-131 on cats, which includes a summary of the training and experience provided.
OR
2. Must provide all of the following:
- a certificate of current registration as a veterinary practitioner from the Veterinary Practitioners Board of NSW (Veterinary Practices Act 2003)
- must provide evidence of attaining Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in the discipline of feline medicine
- must provide evidence of successful completion of formal radiation protection training.
S23S: Use radioactive substances for veterinary therapy nuclear medicine procedures (Assistants handling I-131 waste)
Must provide evidence of successful completion of:
1. Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Animal Care and Management Training Package) conducted by a registered training organisation (RTO) in NSW; and evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
- Radiation Safety on the Use of I-131 in Veterinary Therapy course conducted by the University of Sydney
- I-131 Treatment for Feline Hyperthyroidism course conducted by Dosel (Australasia) Pty Ltd (Course completed from 14/11/2024)