RCT Initial Qualification Course Synopsis

Supreme Safety Technology is able to provide an Initial Qualification Radiological Control Technician (RCT) Course in support of the United States Department of Energy (DOE).  Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired the base fundamental theory and practical application to safely perform the job function of an RCT.  This program has been developed to meet the safety training requirements established by the United States Department of Energy.  A description and philosophy of this training program is provided below:

Program Design

The focus and goal is to instill a cognitive thought process through comprehension of physics theory, health effects, and how they effect the associated work related application.  Classes are scheduled based on student interest and consist of 128 total contact hours.

Course Material

    Part I      RCT Fundamental Academic Training Study Guide

Prescribed DOE fundamental course work is used and includes chapter exercises, six retention quizzes, a practice examination and a final accredited examination.  Students must score > 80% on the final examination.  Chapter titles and subject matter are listed below:

            1.01  Basic Mathematics & Algebra                    1.08  Biological Effects of Radiation

            1.02  Unit Analysis & Conversion                       1.09  Radiological Protection Standards

            1.03  Physical Sciences                                         1.10  ALARA

            1.04  Nuclear Physics                                           1.11  External Exposure Control

            1.05  Sources of Radiation                                   1.12  Internal Exposure Control

            1.06  Radioactivity & Radioactive Decay           1.13  Radiation Detector Theory     

            1.07  Interaction of Radiation with Matter

       Part II    Radiological Control Technician Initial Qualification Practical Training

Classroom instruction is provided for practical application of RCT work scope and responsibilities.  

Course subject matter includes:

                Radiological Instrumentation                        Personnel Contamination Monitoring

                Radiological Work Permits                            Response to Wounds & Skin/Hair Contamination

                Radiological Postings                                      Air Sampling

                Contamination Surveys                                 Respiratory Protection

                Radiation Surveys                                          Response to a Contamination Release

        Part III    Radiological Control Technician Practical Training Exercise

After completion of the Practical Training course, an all-inclusive practical training exercise is utilized to provide "hands-on" experience in a "mock-up" environment.  Performance topics include:

                Radiological Instrumentation (Operation and Usage)

                Radiological Job Coverage (Briefing Requirements & Work Area Setup)

                Task Performance (RCT Job Support and Survey Performance)

                Response to a Contamination Release

                Response to Unexpected/Elevated Radiation Levels

            All students are required to actively participate and complete any associated documentation to be considered successful and to receive final certification.

   Conclusion

Supreme Safety Technology is pleased to welcome any interested students who want to be challenged and afford themselves a career opportunity in the nuclear industry.  Upon completion of this course, Supreme Safety Technology will aid students with resumes and eagerly work towards job placement with quality companies in the nuclear industry.  Further information is available upon request.