RPO - NORM: working with naturally occurring radioactivity
What is does it require to work safely with dispersible radioactive materials? Learn that and more in this course!
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- € 2.345,00
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- Next available start date: 11/24/2026
RPO - NORM: working with naturally occurring radioactivity
This practice-oriented course is designed for employees working in the oil and gas industry, geothermal energy, or the construction sector. These industrial processes involve the release of naturally occurring radioactive substances. The English abbreviation NORM stands for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials.
After completing this course, you will be able to supervise activities involving released naturally occurring radioactive substances. You will also understand how to work safely with radioactive materials.
Are you not in a supervisory role but still working in this industry? Then this course is also highly suitable for you. In that case, it serves as the required appropriate instruction focused on the radiation risks present in the working environment
Program
- Structure of matter
- Radioactive decay and types of ionising radiation
- Radioactivity
- Interaction of ionising radiation with matter
- Dosimetric quantities and units
- Radiation measurement systems
- Biological effects
- Legislation and regulations
- Practical radiation protection: safe handling of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM)
Required prior knowledge
NRG PALLAS recommends prior education at a minimum of MBO level 2.
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Available start dates
Structure of the course
The RPO NORM course consists of 3 contact days, including the exam. The following working methods are applied:
- Classroom theory lessons consisting of a mix of:
- Lectures
- Multiple-choice practice tests
- Discussions
- Practical work, guided by NORM-specialists
- Exam
- Review of the exam (optional)
Learning outcomes of the course
The course adheres to the standards of the course as set by the Dutch government. These standards can be found in Appendix 5.2, section F of the “regulation on basic safety standards for radiation protection [Dutch law]
Also relevant
Radiation Protection Expert
- Specialised (guest) lecturers
- Practicals in our own facilities
- 3-in-1 training
RPO DRS-D
- Recognised diploma
- Practically aimed training
- Most often chosen training for working with radioactive substances
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