This document is a certificate certifying that Graeme Boyle attended and passed a Radiation Protection Supervisor Training Course from March 18-20, 2014. The course covered topics such as the nature of ionizing radiation, radioactive decay, different types of radiation, units of measurement, biological effects, hazards, and regulations regarding transport and the roles and responsibilities of a Radiation Protection Supervisor. The course was provided by Nuvia Limited RPA Services and tutored by Graham Wales to educate attendees on radiation protection.

1. Radiation Protection
Training Course
Nuvia Limited,
RPA Services,
Riverside House,
Riverside Dr,
Aberdeen AB11 7LH
T +44 (0)1224 224325
E info@nuvia.co.uk,
www.nuvia.co.uk
Provided by:
Nuvia Limited RPA Services
Course Tutors: Graham Wales
This is to certify that
GRAEME BOYLE
has attended and passed the end of the course assessment for
Radiation Protection Supervisor Training Course
On 18th
– 20th
March 2014
RPA Signature

2. Radiation Protection
Training Course
Course contents
Nature of Ionising Radiation
Radioactive Decay
Different Types of Ionising Radiations
Penetrating Properties of Radiation
Half-Life
Ionisation
Units of Ionising Radiation
Radiation Dose, Dose rate
Units of Radioactivity
Biological Effects of Ionising Radiation
Acute and Chronic Radiation Exposure
Radiation Effects
Radiation hazards in Perspective
External and Internal Radiation Hazards
External Radiation Hazards
Internal Radiation Hazards
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
Measurement of Ionising Radiation
Dose rate / Contamination monitors
Monitoring Techniques
Personal Dosimetry
The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (RSA’93)
The Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010
The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR’99)
Transport of radioactive materials
Role of the RPS