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Qualification details

PAA\VQSET Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Radiation Protection (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The purpose and aim of this Level 3 qualification is to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners working within a radiation context. They will have responsibility for developing and implementing their organisation's radiation protection policy.

Qualification details

500/6207/4
PAA\VQSET
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/05/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/05/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/03/2014
Certification end date:
31/03/2017
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English
This Level 3 Diploma is part of a suite of Radiation Protection qualifications at Levels 2 to 4, allowing for professional progression for learners.
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D. Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
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302-354
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
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None
This qualification and all units within it are subject to the requirements set out in the Cogent Assessment Strategy.
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To achieve this Diploma learners must gain a minimum of 66 Credits; 42 Credits from Group A and a minimum of 24 Credits gained from 8 Optional Units from Group B. The 8 Optional Units must be taken from 4 of the Optional Groups C to K.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    Learners must achieve all 42 Credits from this Group.
    Credit Value required: Minimum 42, Maximum 42.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 12, Maximum 12.
    • D/502/4681 - Implement Radiation Protection Policy Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • K/502/4683 - How to Implement Radiation Protection Policy within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • A/502/4249 - Inspect the Operation of Radiation Protection Systems Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • M/502/4250 - How to Inspect the Operation of Radiation Protection Systems Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • T/502/4251 - Implement Radiation Protection Systems Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • A/502/4252 - How to Implement Radiation Protection Systems Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • F/502/4253 - Identify and Quantify Radiation Hazards in the Workplace within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • L/502/4255 - How to Identify and Quantify Radiation Hazards in the Workplace Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • T/502/4685 - Designate Work Areas to be Controlled Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • J/502/4688 - How to Designate Work Areas to be Controlled Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • H/502/4259 - Supervise Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • Y/502/4260 - How to Supervise Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
  • B  -  Optional Units
    Learners must achieve 8 Optional Units and a minimum of 24 Credits from Group B. There are nine Sub Groups; Groups C to K. Learners must choose 4 Groups and achieve both Units from each Group chosen.
    Credit Value required: Minimum 24.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 4.
    • C  -  Optional Units - N218
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 8, Maximum 8.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • R/502/4337 - Specify Dosimetry for Radiation-Related Work Activities within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • Y/502/4338 - How to Specify Dosimetry for Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • D  -  Optional Units - N219
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 6, Maximum 6.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • D/502/4339 - Monitor Radiation Doses During Radiation-Related Work Activities Within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • R/502/4340 - How to Monitor Radiation Doses During Radiation-Related Work Activities within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • E  -  Optional Units - N220
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 6, Maximum 6.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • Y/502/4341 - Assign Radiation-Related Work Activities to Colleagues Within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • D/502/4342 - How to Assign Radiation-Related Work Activities to Colleagues within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • F  -  Optional Units - N221
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 6, Maximum 6.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • H/502/4343 - Manage Information on Radiation Protection Within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • K/502/4344 - How to Manage Information on Radiation Protection within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • G  -  Optional Units - N222
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 8, Maximum 8.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • M/502/4345 - Deliver Radiation Protection Training Programmes Within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • H/502/4679 - How to Deliver Radiation Protection Training Programmes within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • H  -  Optional Units - N223
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 8, Maximum 8.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • T/502/4346 - Assess Colleagues Against Radiation Protection Requirements within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • A/502/4347 - How to Assess Colleagues Against Radiation Protection Requirements within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • I  -  Optional Units - N224
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 8, Maximum 8.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • F/502/4348 - Authorise Colleagues to Undertake Radiation-Related Activities within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • J/502/4349 - How to Authorise Colleagues to Undertake Radiation-Related Activities within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • J  -  Optional Units - N225
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 7, Maximum 7.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • R/502/4208 - Respond to Radiation Incidents Within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • Y/502/4212 - How to Respond to Radiation Incidents Within Ionising Radiation Environments
    • K  -  Optional Units - N226
      If learners choose this Group they must achieve both Units within it; alternatively learners can choose to achieve their 8 Optional Units from any 4 of the other Optional Groups.
      Credit Value required: Minimum 6, Maximum 6.
      Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
      • H/502/4214 - Monitor Radiation Hazards Within Ionising Radiation Environments
      • F/502/4219 - How to Monitor Radiation Hazards Within Ionising Radiation Environments