Licensing criteria
An asterisk (*) before a condition code indicates that an applicant does not need to provide details of radionuclides or radiation apparatus when completing an application to use radiation apparatus and/or radioactive substances or applying to vary licence conditions.
Applicants who can demonstrate that they meet the necessary criteria and have provided all required documentation and the application fee will usually have their application approved within seven working days.
Those who cannot easily show that they meet the necessary set criteria or where part or no criteria have been specified will also be considered on their merits. Examples are overseas qualifications or extensive experience in lieu of any pre-requisite qualifications. However assessment of these applications will take longer. They may need to be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council for advice with processing usually taking 10-12 weeks.
Applicants who need advice on whether specific radiation safety courses qualify them to hold a licence or wish to obtain a list of course providers should contact DECC, Hazardous Materials and Radiation Section on 131 555.
Click on the relevant work category, select and click on relevant condition codes for the respective criteria. When completing an application for a licence to use, please insert the relevant licence condition codes.
Common work categories
Analytical
Auditing and quality assurance
Bone mineral analysis and body composition analysis
Chiropractic
Dental
Educational/demonstration
Industrial and other related
Installation/servicing
Medical diagnosis
Medical - Nuclear medicine
Medical - Physics
Medical - Radiography, radiology and fluoroscopy
Medical - Radiation therapy
Radiopharmacy
Scientific and research
Veterinary
Analytical
*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 |
|---|---|
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety for x-ray equipment personnel |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Industrial radiation safety officer (3 days) |
Australian National University | Ionising radiation hazards |
Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd | X-ray analysis equipment (operation of XRD/XRF units) |
Bartolo Safety Management Services | Safe use of XRD equipment in the laboratory |
BHP Steel, Flat Products Division, Port Kembla Steelworks | In-house training x-ray fluorescence operators |
Mike Carter & Associates | Radiation safety in laboratories using XRD and XRF equipment |
Liverpool Hospital | In-house training - Blood irradiator safety training course |
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety - Its basics, use and your responsibilities |
Radiation Safety Services (Western Australia) | Analysis x-ray (used and restricted services and diamond sorting) |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Industrial radiation safety officer (1.5-3 days) |
R & X Nuclear Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety course (2 days) |
S5: Use radioactive substances for analytical purposes
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Protection from ionising radiation radioisotope course no. 36 (20 days) |
Barringer Instruments Ltd, Canberra | Operator and service engineer for the ionscan model 400 narcotics detection system |
Canberra Institute of Technology | Portable x-ray fluorescence applications |
Heart Research Institute | In-house training on safe handling of various unsealed radioactive substances |
Mike Carter & Associates | Radiation safety in laboratories using XRD and XRF equipment |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Industrial radiation safety officer (1.5-3 days) |
R & X Nuclear Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety course (2 days) |
University of New England | Safe handling of radioactive isotopes |
University of Sydney | Radiation safety in laboratories |
Auditing and quality assurance
IA12: Use radiation apparatus for quality assurance purposes
S12: Use radioactive substances for quality assurance purposes
*S46: Use radioactive substances for maintaining a radioactive substances store
IA12: Use radiation apparatus for 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.
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of the following course, applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Safe use of x-ray equipment in the laboratory |
OR
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 quality assurance purposes
No specific qualifications have been determined. DECC will consider each application on its merits.
*S46: Use radioactive substances for maintaining a radioactive substances store
No specific qualifications have been determined. DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Bone mineral analysis and body composition analysis
*IA27: Use radiation apparatus for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (Tier 1)
*IA27S: Use radiation apparatus for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (Tier 2)
*IA27: Use radiation apparatus for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (Tier 1)
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 three pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of prior qualifications in a medically based course, e.g. medicine, nursing.
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 |
|---|---|
Australian and New Zealand Bone Mineral Society | Densitometry training course technologists syllabus: Certificate of completion in clinical bone densitometry (4 weeks) |
Inderlec | Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) radiation safety course and DEXA manufacturers certificate |
International Society of Clinical Densitometry and University of Western Australia | Bone densitometry course and certification examination: Clinical track |
International Society of Clinical Densitometry and University of Western Australia | Bone densitometry course and certification examination: Technologist track |
Liverpool Hospital | In-house training in the use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) |
Medical and Scientific Services Pty Ltd | Radiation Protection for Operators of Bone Densitometry Units |
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (WA) | Radiation protection for operators of bone densitometry units |
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (WA) and University of Western Australia | Clinical bone densitometry |
St Vincents Hospital | Bone mineral densitometry (measurement and interpretation) - Certificate of Completion in Clinical Bone Densitometry |
St Vincents and Bankstown Hospitals | Bone mineral densitometry training |
University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences | Bone mineral densitometry (2-year part-time course at post-graduate level) |
3. Must provide evidence of eligibility for membership of either the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) or Australian and New Zealand Bone Mineral Society (ANZBMS).
*IA27S: Use radiation apparatus for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (Tier 2)
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
Australian and New Zealand Bone Mineral Society | Densitometry training course technologists syllabus: Certificate of completion in clinical bone densitometry (4 weeks) |
Inderlec | Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) radiation safety course and DEXA manufacturers certificate |
International Society of Clinical Densitometry and University of Western Australia | Bone densitometry course and certification examination: Clinical track |
International Society of Clinical Densitometry and University of Western Australia | Bone densitometry course and certification examination: Technologist track |
Liverpool Hospital | In-house training in the use of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) |
Medical and Scientific Services Pty Ltd | Radiation Protection for Operators of Bone Densitometry Units |
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (WA) | Radiation protection for operators of bone densitometry units |
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (WA) and University of Western Australia | Clinical bone densitometry |
St Vincents Hospital | Bone mineral densitometry (measurement and interpretation) - Certificate of Completion in Clinical Bone Densitometry |
St Vincents and Bankstown Hospitals | Bone mineral densitometry training |
University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences | Bone mineral densitometry (2-year part-time course at post-graduate level) |
2. Must provide evidence of eligibility for membership of either the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) or Australian and New Zealand Bone Mineral Society (ANZBMS).
Chiropractic
*IA21: Use radiation apparatus for chiropractic radiography
*IA21R: Use radiation apparatus for chiropractic radiography (excluding radiographs of the extremities)
*IA21: Use radiation apparatus for chiropractic radiography
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Chiropractic Board (Chiropractors Act 2001)
2. Must provide evidence of attainment of one of the following Australian qualifications:
- Diploma in Chiropractic (DipChiro)
- Graduate Diploma in Chiropractic (GDipChiro)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) (BAppSc(Chiro))
- Master of Chiropractic (MChiro)
OR
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)
*IA21R: Use radiation apparatus for chiropractic radiography (excluding radiographs of the extremities)
Note: This condition may be available to applicants who have completed a course similar to those listed for condition IA21 but which does not include training in the radiography of extremities.
Dental
Note: Dentists, hygienists and therapists only need a licence if using orthopantomograms (OPGs) for general dental radiography.
*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 dental computed tomography for dental radiography
*IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dentists
Note: Dentists only need a licence if using orthopantomograms (OPGs) for general dental radiography
Must provide evidence of current registration as a dentist with the NSW Dental Board (Dental Practice Act 2001).
*IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental assistants/nurses
Must provide evidence of attainment of one of the following:
| Institution | Courses |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants Association of Australia | Course in dental radiography |
| Dental Assistants Education Council of Australia | Course in radiography |
| NSW Dental Assistants Association | Certificate III in dental assisting |
| NSW Department of Technical and Further Education | Certificate in dental assisting Certificate III in dental ssisting Certificate IV in dental assisting (dental radiography) Course in dental assisting Course in dental assisting radiography Statement of attainment in dental assisting |
*IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental hygienists
Note: Dental hygienists only need a licence if using orthopantomograms (OPGs) for general dental radiography.
Must provide evidence of current registration as a dental hygienist with the NSW Dental Board (Dental Practice Act 2001).
*IA20: Use radiation apparatus for general dental radiography - Dental therapists
Note: Dental therapists only need a licence if using orthopantomograms (OPGs) for general dental radiography.
Must provide evidence of current registration as a dental therapist with the NSW Dental Board (Dental Practice Act 2001)
IA24: Use dental computed tomography for dental radiography - Dentists
Must meet two pre-requisites:
- Must provide evidence of current registration as a dentist with the NSW Dental Board (Dental Practice Act 2001).
- Must provide evidence of successful completion of the following courses or other equivalent course applicable to the apparatus being used:
- i-CAT initial on-site training provided by Body Logic Resources and radiation safety training for cone beam dental digital tomography provided by Gammasonics Radiological Services Pty Ltd.
Educational/demonstration
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.
No specific qualifications have been determined. DECC will consider each application on its merits.
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.
No specific qualifications have been determined. DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Industrial and other related
*IA6: Use radiation apparatus for industrial radiography
*S6: Use radioactive substances for industrial radiography
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
IA30: Use portable enclosed industrial radiation apparatus
*S30: Use radioactive substances for density/moisture determination
*S35: Use radioactive substances for borehole logging
*IA6: Use radiation apparatus for industrial radiography
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
| Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Testing and Research (ATTAR) | Radiation safety, industrial NDT sector gamma and x-ray, national modual |
Australian Institute for Non-destructive Testing | Recognition as a qualified technician in the field of radiography |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Radiation safety for x-ray cabinet operators |
CW Pope | Industrial radiography safety course |
Radiation Safety Services (WA) | Industrial radiography safety course |
Royal Australian Air Force | No. 21 NDI technician course (16 weeks) |
TAFE (NSW) | Radiography and radiation safety Radiography and radiation safety (as part of 1144 Industrial radiography) NDT Post Certificate Industrial Radiation Safety |
*S6: Use radioactive substances for industrial radiography
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Testing and Research (ATTAR) | Radiation safety, industrial NDT sector gamma and x-ray, national modual |
Australian Institute for Non-destructive Testing | Recognition as a qualified technician in the field of radiography |
CW Pope | Industrial radiography safety course |
Radiation Safety Services (WA) | Industrial radiography safety course |
TAFE (NSW) | Radiography and radiation safety |
S7: Use radioactive substances for industrial gauging
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
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 |
|---|---|
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Industrial radiation safety officer (3 days) |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Industrial radiation gauge safety (1 day) |
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety, its basics, use and your responsibilities |
Radiation Safety Services (WA) | Static gauges |
R & X Nuclear Services | Industrial radiation safety course (industrial gauges) |
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 |
|---|---|
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Radiation safety with protable x-ray tube XRF devices |
JBS Technologies Pty Ltd | Radiation protection training program for NITON field portable XRF analyser x-ray tube version |
S19: Use radioactive substances in a portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser
Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
| Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
JBS Environmental Services and Technologies Pty Ltd | Radiation safety and instrument training in the use of Niton field portable XRF spectrum analysers |
Leadtec Services and New Jersey Department of Health | Niton XL 309 instrument (6-days) |
NITON | In-house course for Niton XL model 309 spectrum analyser (2 days) |
RADSMART | Safe use of portable XRF devices |
*IA25: Use radiation apparatus for industrial fluoroscopy
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
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 |
|---|---|
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety, its basics, use and your responsibilities |
Royal Australian Air Force | No. 21 NDI technician course (16 weeks) |
IA30: Use portable enclosed industrial radiation apparatus
Note: This condition is intended only for applicants who use portable fluoroscopic cabinet x-ray equipment, e.g. mobile fluoroscopy units to test submarine cables.
No specific qualifications have been determined. Each application will be considered by DECC on its merits.
*S30: Use radioactive substances 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 |
|---|---|
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in the use of industrial density gauges |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Protection from ionising radiation (Radioisotope course no. 36) (20 days) |
Coffey Partners/Coffey Geosciences | Radiation safety course for soil nuclear/density gauges |
EPA Assessment | Radiation safety course for soil nuclear/density gauges |
McKavanagh Engineering Services | Industrial radiation safety level 2 for soil density and moisture gauge users |
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial safety - Its basics, use and your responsibilities |
Radiation Safety Services (WA) | Portable gauges (moisture density) |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Safe use of nuclear type soil moisture and density gauge training (1 day) |
University of New England (F Robotham) | Safe usage of neutron soil-moisture gauges |
University of Queensland Gatton College | Safe use of soil moisture and density gauges (1 day) |
Reeves Wireline Services (formerly BPB Instruments Australia) | In-house radiation safety course NTD |
Roads and Traffic Authority Skills Development Centre | Portable gauges course |
F Robotham | Radiation safety in the use of soil density and moisture gauges |
South Australian Health Commission Radiation Protection Branch | Examination to use nuclear moisture and density gauges |
Victorian Health Department Radiation Safety Unit | Radiation protection in the use of nuclear density moisture gauges |
*S35: Use radioactive substances 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 |
|---|---|
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in the use of industrial density gauges |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Radiation safety borehole logging |
Coffey Partners/Coffey Geosciences | Radiation safety course for soil nuclear/density gauges |
EPA Assessment | Safe use of nuclear type soil moisture and density gauges |
Queensland University of Technology | Radiation protection course |
Radiation Safety Services (WA) | Well-logging radiation safety course Wireline logging |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Radiation safety in borehold logging operations |
Precision Energy Services (Australia) Pty Limited (Formerly Reeves Wireline Services and BPB Instruments Australia) | Radiation protection well-logging |
Victorian Health Department Radiation Safety Unit | Radiation protection in the use of nuclear density moisture gauges |
*S43: Use radioactive substances incorporated in gamma irradiators
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of the attainment of a laboratory technician certificate or equivalent (minimum requirement).
2. Must provide evidence of the training received in the operation of the equipment.
Installation/servicing
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
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
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 |
|---|---|
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety for personnel servicing x-ray equipment |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Safety in laboratories |
Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd | General radiation awareness and cabinet x-ray |
BHP Steel and NSW Health | Industrial applications (2 and 5 days) |
CW Pope and NSW Health | Industrial radiation safety (industrial gauges) |
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety - Its basics, use and your responsibilities |
Radiation Safety Services (WA) | Analysis x-ray course (use and restricted service) |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Radiation safety in the installation and servicing of x-ray equipment (2 days) |
R & X Nuclear Safety Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety course (2 days) |
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 requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
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 |
|---|---|
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in industry (3 days) |
Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd | General Radiation Awareness and Radiation Devices (1 day) |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Industrial radiation safety Industrial radiation safety officer training (3 days) |
Barringer Research | Ionscan 400 and maintenance of sealed sources (2 days) |
BHP Steel and NSW Health | Radiation protection 'Industrial applications' (2 days) |
Central Queensland University | Industrial radiation safety (3 days) |
Coffey Partners/Coffey Geosciences | Radiation safety course for soil nuclear/density gauges |
JL Shepherd Training-Servicing | Nordian 220 irradiators and Shepherd 109 and 143 blood irradiators |
Radiation Safety Services (WA) | Static gauges |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Industrial radiation safety officer (1.5-3 days) |
R & X Nuclear Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety course (2 days) |
Reeves Wireline Services (formerly BPB Instruments Australia) | In-house radiation safety course NTD |
Sentinel TM | Service of industrial radiography cameras |
University of Queensland Gatton College | Safe use of soil moisture and density gauges (1 day) |
University of Wollongong, Gammasonics Institute for Research and Calibration | Industrial radiation safety |
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.
Medical diagnosis
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 requirements, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992).
2. Must provide evidence of completion of one of the following courses applicable to the particular work proposed to be carried out:
| Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in biological research laboratories |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Radiation safety for laboratory workers |
John Hunter Hospital | In-house training in the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances |
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Radiation safety training for medical laboratory scientists |
Medical - Nuclear medicine
*S4: Use radioactive substances for medical scintigraphy and medical therapy - Nuclear medicine physicians
*S14: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
*S14Y: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology (PDY) - Nuclear medicine technologists
*IA16: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
*IA16T: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology under transitional arrangements
*S4: Use radioactive substances for medical scintigraphy and medical therapy - Nuclear medicine physicians
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992).
2. Must provide evidence of eligibility for admission to, or be a member of, the Australian and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine.
*S14: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
Must provide evidence of attainment of Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine Accreditation (Acc ANZSNM) (issued after successful completion of PDY).
*S14Y: Use radioactive substances for nuclear medicine technology (PDY) - Nuclear medicine technologists
Must provide evidence of attainment of Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine Provisional Accreditation (ANZSNM Prov Accred) (issued for PDY).
*IA16: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology - Nuclear medicine technologists
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of attainment of Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine Provisional Accreditation (ANZSNM Prov Accred) (issued for PDY) or ANZSNM Accreditation (Acc ANZSNM) (issued after successful completion of PDY).
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the folowing courses:
| Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
Charles Sturt University | Computed tomography for Nuclear Medicine (NMT415) |
University of Sydney | Computed tomography for Nuclear Medicine Technology unit of study (18587X) |
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 |
*IA16T: Use computed tomography radiation apparatus for nuclear medicine technology under transitional arrangements
Note: This condition is for applicants who have attained Provisional Accreditation or Accreditation from ANZSNM but who require additional time to complete training in CT for Nuclear Medicine as indicated at IA16. Once this training is completed applicants will be eligible to receive a licence to use CT in nuclear medicine (IA16).
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of attainment of Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine Provisional Accreditation (ANZSNM Prov Accred) (issued for PDY) or ANZSNM Accreditation (Acc ANZSNM) (issued after successful completion of PDY).
2. Must provide evidence of training in the use of the apparatus, e.g. in-house training provided by a radiation safety officer or by another appropriately qualified person, such as a radiographer or supplier of the apparatus.
Medical - Physics
*IA29: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology physics (Tier 1) - Radiation oncology physicists
*IA29S: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology physics (Tier 2) - Radiation oncology physicists
*S29: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology physics (Tier 1) - Radiation oncology physicists
*S29S: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology physics (Tier 2) - Radiation oncology physicists
IA47: Use radiation apparatus for the production of radionuclides
*IA29: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology physics (Tier 1) - Radiation oncology physicists
Must provide evidence of accreditation with the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) in Radiotherapy Equipment Commissioning and Quality Assurance.
*IA29S: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology physics (Tier 2) - 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 Westmead Hospital Cadetship in Medical Physics
OR
2. Provide evidence of enrolment in a postgraduate course in medical/health physics.
*S29: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology physics (Tier 1) - Radiation oncology physicists
Must provide evidence of accreditation with the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) accreditation in Radiotherapy Equipment Commissioning and Quality Assurance.
*S29S: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology physics (Tier 2) - 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 Westmead Hospital Cadetship in Medical Physics
OR
2. Provide evidence of enrolment in a postgraduate course in medical/health physics.
IA47: Use radiation apparatus for the production of radionuclides
No specific qualifications have been determined. DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Medical - Radiography, radiology and fluoroscopy
*IA4: Use radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiology - Radiologists
*IA14: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography - Medical diagnostic radiographers
*IA14R: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography (restricted) - General medical practitioners or registered nurses
*IA14T: Use low risk medical diagnostic x-ray apparatus under transitional arrangements
*IA14Y: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography (PDY) - Medical diagnostic radiographers
*IA22: Use radiation apparatus for medical fluoroscopy - Specialists other than radiologists
IA22S: Use radiation apparatus for medical fluoroscopy - Medical practitioners working in a specialised area not recognised by Medicare Australia
*IA4: Use radiation apparatus for diagnostic radiology - Radiologists
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992).
2. Must provide evidence of recognition by Medicare Australia (formerly HIC) a specialist in diagnostic radiology.
*IA14: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography - Medical diagnostic radiographers
Must provide evidence of attainment of one of the following:
- AIR Diploma Diagnostic Radiography (AIR Dip Diag Rad)
- AIR Statement of Accreditation (AIR Stat Accred) (issued after successful completion of PDY)
- AIR Certificate of Competence (AIR Cert Comp) (Conjoint Board)
- Conjoint Board Certificate - Diploma of Qualification
- TAFE (NSW) - Associate Diploma Diagnostic Medical Radiography (1986 or later).
*IA14R: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography (restricted) - General medical practitioners or registered nurses
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must be a registered nurse and provide evidence of current registration with the Nurses Registration Board (Nurses Act 1991) or be a medical practitioner and provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992).
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
| Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
Dubbo Base Hospital | Remote operators licensing course |
University of Newcastle | NSW remote x-ray operators licensing course |
South Australian EPA Radiation Protection Division | Basic radiography for nurses and medical practitioners (extended) |
*IA14T: Use low risk medical diagnostic x-ray apparatus under transitional arrangements
Must provide evidence of acceptance into an AIR accreditation bridging course in medical imaging.
*IA14Y: Use radiation apparatus for medical diagnostic radiography (PDY) - Medical diagnostic radiographers
Must provide evidence of attainment of AIR Provisional Accreditation (AIR Prov Accred) (issued for PDY).
*IA22: Use radiation apparatus for medical fluoroscopy - Specialists other than radiologists
Must meet three pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of recognition by Medicare Australia (formerly HIC) as a medical specialist.
2. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992).
3. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
| Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
Liverpool Hospital | Fluoroscopy radiation safety course |
Royal North Shore Hospital | Radiation protection course in x-ray fluoroscopy for medical specialists |
Westmead Hospital | Fluoroscopy radiation safety training course |
Hunter New England Area Health Service | Fluoroscopy radiation safety training course (formerly Theory and practical course in fluoroscopy and radiation safety) |
IA22S: Use radiation apparatus for medical fluoroscopy - Medical practitioners working in a specialised area not recognised by Medicare Australia
In addition to fulfilling the following requirements, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must meet the following four pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992).
2. Must provide evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
| Institutions | Courses |
|---|---|
Liverpool Hospital | Fluoroscopy radiation safety course |
Royal North Shore Hospital | Radiation protection course in x-ray fluoroscopy for medical specialists |
Westmead Hospital | Fluoroscopy radiation safety training course |
Hunter New England Area Health Service | Fluoroscopy radiation safety training course (formerly Theory and practical course in fluoroscopy and radiation safety) |
3. Must provide a letter of support from an appropriately licensed person in the specialised area of medicine in which the applicant is working.
4. Must provide evidence that area is not acknowledged by Medicare Australia (formerly HIC) for the applicant to be recognised as a specialist.
Medical - Radiation therapy
*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
*IA13Y: Use radiation apparatus for radiation therapy (PDY) - Radiation therapists
*S13: Use radioactive substances for radiation therapy - Radiation therapists
*S13Y: Use radioactive substances for radiation therapy (PDY) - Radiation therapists
*IA11: Use radiation apparatus for dermatology
*S32: Use radioactive substances for ophthalmology - Ophthalmologists
*IA3: Use radiation apparatus for radiation oncology - Radiation oncologists
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992).
2. Must provide evidence of recognition by Medicare Australia (formerly HIC) as a specialist in radiation oncology.
*S3: Use radioactive substances for radiation oncology - Radiation oncologists
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992).
2. Must provide evidence of recognition by Medicare Australia (formerly HIC) as a specialist oncologist.
*IA13: Use radiation apparatus for radiation therapy - Radiation therapists
Must provide evidence of attainment of one of the following:
- AIR Diploma Radiation Therapy (AIR Dip Rad Therapy)
- AIR Statement of Accreditation (AIR Stat Accred) (issued after successful completion of PDY) in radiation therapy
- AIR Certificate of Competence (AIR Cert Comp) (Conjoint Board) in radiation therapy
- Conjoint Board Certificate - Diploma of Qualification in Radiation Therapy.
*IA13Y: Use radiation apparatus for radiation therapy (PDY) - Radiation therapists
Must provide evidence of attainment of AIR Provisional Accreditation (AIR Prov Accred) (issued for PDY).
*S13: Use radioactive substances for radiation therapy - Radiation therapists
Must provide evidence of attainment of one of the following:
- AIR Diploma Radiation Therapy (AIR Dip Rad Therapy)
- AIR Statement of Accreditation (AIR Stat Accred) (issued after successful completion of PDY) in radiation therapy
- AIR Certificate of Competence (AIR Cert Comp) (Conjoint Board) in radiation therapy
- Conjoint Board Certificate - Diploma of Qualification in Radiation Therapy.
*S13Y: Use radioactive substances for radiation therapy (PDY) - Radiation therapists
Must provide evidence of attainment of AIR Provisional Accreditation (AIR Prov Accred) (issued for PDY).
*IA11: Use radiation apparatus for dermatology
In addition to fulfilling the following requirements, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must meet three pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992)
2. Must provide evidence of eligibility to be admitted as a member of the Australasian College of Dermatologists
3. 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 - Ophthalmologists
In addition to fulfilling the following requirements, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the NSW Medical Board (Medical Practice Act 1992)
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 DECC.
Radiopharmacy
S36: Use radioactive substances for radiopharmacy
S36: Use radioactive substances for radiopharmacy
No specific qualifications have been determined. DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Scientific and research
*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
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
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 |
|---|---|
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety for x-ray equipment personnel |
Australian National University | Ionising radiation hazards |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Industrial radiation safety officer (3 days) |
Prince of Wales Hospital | In-house training on the safe use of irradiating apparatus |
Radiation Engineering Measurement Services Pty Ltd | Industrial radiation safety - Its basics, use and your responsibilities |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Industrial radiation safety officer (1.5-3 days) |
Royal North Shore Hospital | Radiation protection course in x-ray fluoroscopy for medical specialists |
University of NSW | Radiation protection training program (2 days) |
S8: Use radioactive substances for scientific or research purposes
Note: All applications for the substances: Carbon 14; Hydrogen 3; Iodine 125; Phosphorus 32; Phosphorus 33; Sulphur 35; and Chromium 51 with an activity of 500 MBq or less will be assessed by DECC. Applications for use of substances with an activity of more than 500 MBq will be referred to the Radiation Advisory Council.
In addition to fulfilling the following requirement, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
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 |
|---|---|
Asia Pacific Institute of Nuclear Sciences | Radiation safety in biological research laboratories |
Australian National University | Radiation safety course |
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | Protection from ionising radiation (Radioisotope Course No. 36) (20 days) |
Australian Radiation Services Pty Ltd | Safe handling unsealed radioactive material |
Bartolo Management Services | Safe use of unsealed sources and XRD equipment in the laboratory |
Bioclone Australia | In-house radiation safety and procedures training 'Iodination' |
Children's Medical Research Institute | In-house radiation safety training |
CSIRO | In-house radiation safety training |
EPA Assessment | Safe use of nuclear type soil moisture and density gauges |
Garvan Institute | In-house training on safe handling of various unsealed radioactive substances |
Heart Research Institute | In-house training on safe handling of various unsealed radioactive substances |
John Hunter Hospital | In-house training in the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances |
Liverpool Hospital | In-house blood irradiator safety training course (half day) |
Macquarie University | Radiation safety training |
Monash University | Radiation safety course |
National Institute of Health | Radiation protection and safety |
National On-site Training and TLC First Aid Educators | Radiation safety for laboratory workers |
New Children's Hospital | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances |
Peptech Ltd | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances |
Prince of Wales Hospital | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances |
Queensland University of Technology | Handling of radioactive materials |
Radsmart (Gordon Mackenzie) | Industrial radiation safety officer (1.5-3 days) Radiation safety for laboratory staff |
Royal North Shore Hospital Knolling Institute | Training course on radiation |
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Radiation safety training for medical laboratory scientists |
University of Alabama (Birmingham) | Radiation safety training |
University of Newcastle | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances |
University of New England | In-house training on safe handling of various unsealed radioactive substances |
University of New South Wales | Radiation protection training program (1.5 days run by Risk Management Unit) |
University of NSW and Australian Atomic Energy Commission | Radiation protection course no. 9 |
University of Queensland | Radiation safety course |
University of Sydney | In-house radiation safety course |
University of Technology Sydney | In-house training on the safe handling of unsealed radioactive substances |
University of Western Australia | Radiation safety course (3 days) |
S45: Use radioactive substances for tracer studies (excluding studies on humans)
No specific qualifications have been determined. DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Veterinary
*IA23: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary purposes
*IA23S: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary purposes under supervision - Assistants
*S23: Use radioactive substances for veterinary purposes
*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 the Board of Veterinary Surgeons NSW (Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986).
*IA23S: Use radiation apparatus for veterinary purposes under supervision - Assistants
Must provide evidence of successful completion of Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Animal Care and Management Training Package) conducted by a registered training organisation (RTO) in NSW.
Note: The RTO must be currently registered with the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) to deliver the course within NSW. VETAB is administered by the NSW Department of Education and Training.
*S23: Use radioactive substances for veterinary purposes
In addition to fulfilling the following requirements, DECC will consider each application on its merits.
Must meet two pre-requisites:
1. Must provide evidence of current registration with the Board of Veterinary Surgeons NSW (Veterinary Surgeons Act 1986).
2. Must provide evidence of further studies, beyond the undergraduate degree, in the safe use of radioactive substances for veterinary purposes, to the satisfaction of DECC.