INSP 119 - Certified Exposure Device Operator

Course Description
This course is the first step in preparing learners for a career in Industrial Radiography. Learners will have the opportunity to review the basics of chemistry and ionizing radiation. The learner will also study safety, biological effects, radiation detection, emergency procedures, and procedures for the operation of exposure devices and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations.

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Additional Requisite Information:
Students must have successfully completed Grade 10 Math or equivalent.

If students cannot produce credentials to demonstrate math proficiency, they must write the Math 10-C exam at SAIT. To book this test, please contact the SAIT Testing Centre at testing@sait.ca.

This introductory radiography course is the first step in preparing you for a career in Industrial Radiography.

You will review the basics of chemistry and ionizing radiation while learning about safety, biological effects, radiation detection, emergency procedures, and procedures for the operation of exposure devices and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations.

Additional Exposure Device Operator training topics include:

Radiography controls and standards
Radiation and radioactivity
Radiation measurement
Protection principles

For CNSC certification, please contact Natural Resources Canada. Learners must provide their own calculator with scientific functions which will be used throughout the course. Textbooks are included in the course.

Contact ma.info@sait.ca or 403-284-8641 for more information.

Course equivalencies taken at other institutions will be accepted but prospective students must contact the NDT department for approvals.
Pre-requisites are subject to change at the discretion of the accreditation body.