Radiological Monitoring in Transport Course
Online 300-hour course in radiological monitoring in transport. 6 modules covering IAEA SSR-6 Rev.1 (regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material), ADR (carriage of dangerous goods by road) and Advanced Excel (calculation of transport indices). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the framework for transporting radioactive material by mode.
Classify packages and determine labelling and transport indices.
Select appropriate instrumentation for measurements on packages and vehicles.
Apply radiological controls at origin, in transit and at destination.
Plan emergency response in transport.
Integrate physical security requirements and staff training.
Develop an integrated radiological surveillance procedure for transport.
Who it's for
- Dangerous goods transport safety adviser wishing to specialise in Radiological Monitoring in Transport.
- Radiation protection technician in transport wishing to specialise in Radiological Monitoring in Transport.
- Person responsible for radioactive consignments wishing to specialise in Radiological Monitoring in Transport.
- Inspector of radioactive material transport wishing to specialise in Radiological Monitoring in Transport.
- Logistics coordinator for radioactive material wishing to specialise in Radiological Monitoring in Transport.
- Radiological emergency response technician wishing to specialise in Radiological Monitoring in Transport.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter transport and logistics.
What you'll work with
- IAEA SSR-6 Rev.1 (regulations for the safe transport of radioactive material)
- ADR (carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- IAEA SSG-26 (advisory material for the transport regulations)
- RID (carriage of dangerous goods by rail)
- IMDG Code (dangerous goods by sea)
- ICAO Technical Instructions (Doc 9284)
- Directive 2008/68/EC (inland transport of dangerous goods)
- IEC 60846-1 (ambient dose equivalent meters)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Types of consignments and the sectors that generate them1.2International Atomic Energy Agency regulations for safe transport1.3Implementation by mode: road, rail, sea and air1.4Competent authorities and approvals1.5Responsibilities of the consignor, carrier and consignee1.6Classification of contents and specific activity1.7Special form and low dispersible radioactive material1.8Fissile material and exemptions1.9Mandatory transport documentation1.10Exercise: classify three real consignments
2.1Package types: excepted, industrial, Type A, B and C2.2Test requirements for each type2.3Calculation of the transport index2.4Label categories and their assignment2.5Marking of the package and overpack2.6Surface dose rate and dose rate at two metres limits2.7Permissible surface contamination2.8Vehicle signage and placards2.9Segregation from people and photographic material2.10Practice: determine the category and index of a package
3.1Gamma and neutron dose rate measurement equipment3.2Surface contamination monitors3.3Wipe sampling and assessment of non-fixed contamination3.4Portable radionuclide identifiers3.5Detection portals at facilities and borders3.6Daily instrument check and response verification3.7Calibration and metrological traceability3.8Field error sources and measurement geometry3.9Recording of measurements taken3.10Practice: complete radiological inspection of a package
4.1Pre-consignment checks4.2Stowage, securing and segregation in the vehicle4.3Controls during the route and stops4.4Reception: checking integrity and contamination4.5Return of empty packages4.6Detection of undeclared material in scrap and waste4.7Response to a portal alarm4.8Radiological surveillance of drivers4.9Radiation protection programme for transport4.10Practice: receiving checklist
5.1Types of incidents in transport5.2Emergency plan and intervention cards5.3First actions and zone delimitation5.4Coordination with emergency services and authorities5.5Incident notification and subsequent analysis5.6Physical protection of the consignment and security levels5.7Protection of sensitive route information5.8Staff training and accreditation5.9Audit of the transport programme5.10Practice: route incident simulation
6.1Choice of a realistic consignment6.2Classification of contents and choice of package6.3Calculation of indices, categories and labelling6.4Measurement programme and necessary equipment6.5Complete consignment documentation6.6Radiation protection programme6.7Specific emergency plan6.8Training plan for the staff involved6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is Advanced Excel (transport index calculation), MicroShield, RADTRAN, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for dose rate and contamination measurements on packages, labelling and documentation verification, and transport emergency drills. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the framework for transporting radioactive material by mode.
Classify packages and determine labelling and transport indices.
Select appropriate instrumentation for measurements on packages and vehicles.
Apply radiological controls at origin, in transit and at destination.
Plan emergency response in transport.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Advanced Excel (transport index calculation), MicroShield, RADTRAN and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A diploma issued by SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is an in-house programme, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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