The NORM Radiation Protection Officer (NORM-RPO) program is offered in two levels — Basic and Advanced — designed to build competency in identifying, controlling, and managing Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) hazards across oil & gas, mining, industrial, and environmental sectors. The Basic level introduces core radiation safety principles, hazard awareness, and protective practices, while the Advanced level builds on this foundation with in-depth risk assessment, monitoring programs, dose evaluation, and radiation protection program management, preparing participants for higher-level regulatory and supervisory responsibilities.
NORM Radiation Protection Officer (NORM-RPO)
NORM Radiation Protection Officer (NORM-RPO) – Basic
Duration
24-30 Hours (Online Self-Paced)
Target Audience
- Oil & Gas Personnel
- Radiation Safety Coordinators
- Environmental Officers
- Waste Management Personnel
- HSE Officers
- Laboratory Personnel
- Industrial Supervisors
- Maintenance Engineers
- NORM Workers
- Mining Industry Personnel
Entry Requirements
- High school education
- Basic English proficiency
- No previous radiation knowledge required
Module 1 – Introduction to Radiation
Learning Objectives
- Fundamentals of radiation
- Types of ionizing radiation
- Radioactivity concepts
- Radiation terminology
- Sources of natural radiation
- Artificial radiation sources
Topics
- Alpha particles
- Beta particles
- Gamma rays
- X-rays
- Neutrons
- Ionization process
- Radiation units
- Becquerel
- Gray
- Sievert
Module 2 – Understanding NORM
Learning Objectives
- What is NORM
- TENORM concepts
- Industrial sources
- Radiation hazards
Topics
- Uranium decay series
- Thorium decay series
- Radium isotopes
- Radon gas
- Lead-210
- Polonium-210
Industries producing NORM
- Oil & Gas
- Mining
- Water Treatment
- Fertilizer Plants
- Cement Industry
- Power Plants
- Rare Earth Processing
Module 3 – Radiation Biology
Topics
- Human cell structure
- DNA damage
- Acute exposure
- Chronic exposure
- Deterministic effects
- Stochastic effects
- Radiation sensitivity
- Occupational exposure
Module 4 – Radiation Protection Principles
Topics
- Justification
- Optimization
- Dose limitation
- ALARA Principle
- Time
- Distance
- Shielding
Module 5 – Radiation Detection Instruments
Equipment
- Geiger Mueller Survey Meter
- Scintillation Detector
- Contamination Monitor
- Personal Dosimeter
- Electronic Dosimeter
Online Demonstrations
- Instrument operation videos
- Reading interpretation
- Background radiation
Module 6 – Personal Protective Equipment
Topics
- Gloves
- Coveralls
- Respirators
- Safety Boots
- Eye Protection
- Disposable PPE
Module 7 – NORM Contamination Control
Topics
- Surface contamination
- Airborne contamination
- Spill control
- Decontamination
- Hygiene procedures
- Waste segregation
Module 8 – NORM Waste Management
Topics
- Waste classification
- Temporary storage
- Packaging
- Transportation
- Disposal methods
- Documentation
Module 9 – Occupational Monitoring
Topics
- Personal monitoring
- Area monitoring
- Air monitoring
- Dose records
- Exposure tracking
Module 10 – Emergency Procedures
Topics
- Spill response
- Radiation incident reporting
- Emergency communication
- Worker protection
- Initial response
Module 11 – International Regulations
Topics
- IAEA Safety Standards
- ICRP Recommendations
- Transport regulations
- Occupational safety
- Radiation legislation
Module 12 – Final Assessment
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions
- Pass Mark: 80%
- Online Certificate
Practical Demonstrations (Video-Based Only)
- Survey meter operation
- PPE usage
- Spill response
- Waste segregation
- Radiation monitoring
- Decontamination procedures
NORM Radiation Protection Officer (NORM-RPO) – Advanced
Duration
40-50 Hours (Online Self-Paced)
Prerequisites
- Basic NORM-RPO Certificate or equivalent experience
Module 1 – Advanced Radiation Physics
Topics
- Radioactive decay
- Half-life calculations
- Decay chains
- Radiation interactions
- Energy spectra
- Dose calculations
Module 2 – Advanced NORM Assessment
Topics
- NORM characterization
- Sampling strategies
- Laboratory analysis
- Spectrometry
- Activity concentration calculations
Module 3 – Radiation Risk Assessment
Topics
- Hazard identification
- Exposure pathways
- Internal exposure
- External exposure
- Risk matrix
- Control measures
Module 4 – Radiation Monitoring Programs
Topics
- Workplace monitoring
- Environmental monitoring
- Air sampling
- Water monitoring
- Soil monitoring
- Trend analysis
Module 5 – Advanced Instrumentation
Topics
- Gamma Spectrometry
- Alpha Spectrometry
- Liquid Scintillation Counting
- Calibration
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment verification
Module 6 – Dose Assessment
Topics
- External dose calculations
- Internal dose calculations
- Bioassay principles
- Dose reconstruction
- Worker dose evaluation
Module 7 – NORM Waste Management Systems
Topics
- Waste minimization
- Packaging standards
- Long-term storage
- Disposal planning
- Waste inventories
- Regulatory compliance
Module 8 – Radiation Protection Programme Development
Topics
- Program structure
- Radiation procedures
- Local rules
- Permit systems
- Training programs
- Documentation
Module 9 – Regulatory Compliance
Topics
- Licensing requirements
- Inspection preparation
- Audit management
- Compliance monitoring
- Record keeping
Module 10 – Emergency Response Management
Topics
- Emergency planning
- Incident investigation
- Recovery planning
- Communication
- Lessons learned
Module 11 – Leadership for Radiation Protection Officers
Topics
- Safety culture
- Worker supervision
- Contractor management
- Toolbox talks
- Safety meetings
- Human performance
Module 12 – Radiation Protection Documentation
Topics
- Radiation procedures
- Risk assessments
- SOPs
- Exposure records
- Waste records
- Audit reports
Module 13 – Case Studies
Real-world scenarios from:
- Oil & Gas production
- Refineries
- Offshore platforms
- Mining operations
- Fertilizer manufacturing
- Water treatment facilities
Module 14 – Final Competency Assessment
- 150 Multiple Choice Questions
- Case Study Evaluation
- Radiation Risk Assessment Exercise
- Online Certificate (Pass Mark: 80%)
Downloadable Course Resources (Included)
- NORM-RPO Learner Manual (PDF)
- Radiation Protection Handbook
- NORM Identification Guide
- Radiation Unit Conversion Charts
- ALARA Guide
- PPE Selection Guide
- NORM Waste Management Guide
- Radiation Monitoring Logbook
- Risk Assessment Templates
- SOP Templates
- Incident Report Forms
- Regulatory Compliance Checklists
- Emergency Response Plan Template
- Final Revision Notes
- Practice Question Bank (300+ MCQs)
Course Features
- 100% Online, Self-Paced Learning
- No Physical Attendance Required
- HD Video Lessons
- Interactive Quizzes
- Downloadable PDF Study Materials
- Knowledge Checks After Each Module
- Final Online Examination
- Certificate Issued Upon Successful Completion
- Suitable for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile Devices
This curriculum is suitable for organizations in the oil & gas, mining, industrial processing, and environmental sectors seeking to train personnel as NORM Radiation Protection Officers (NORM-RPOs) through a fully online learning program
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Phone
- +971507767081
Location
- ADCB Tower B – Badhdad St. Al Danah – Zone1 -Abu Dhabi
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