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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |
| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Practitioner |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 110353 | Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Practitioner | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - EWSETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Occupational Certificate | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Manufacturing and Assembly | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 386 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 06 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2019-10-24 | 2025-12-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2026-12-30 | 2029-12-30 | |||
| In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Radiation Protection Practitioner. A Radiation Protection Practitioner (RPP) monitors radiation safety compliance by developing, implementing and evaluating a radiation protection programme within a facility. The RPP also conducts radiation-related investigations, develops and evaluates a radiological permit to work with radioactive materials, manages radioactive materials and radioactive waste, transports radioactive materials, performs monitoring activities and institutes radiological controls. The RPP implements and manages radiation protection tasks during an on-site and off-site nuclear or radiological emergency and during fire and medical emergencies involving a radiation casualty. In addition, the RPP liaises with management on matters pertaining to radiation protection. Qualifying learners will be able to: Rationale: Radiation monitoring and protection is critical in any environment where radiation is present. This includes nuclear cycle environments or places where radioactive sources are present, stored, used or transported. This qualification will give learners the requisite knowledge and competencies to perform a range of high-level radiation protection activities. The part-qualification in this qualification allow learners to work is, as Radiation Protection Monitors. This qualification and its part-qualification will give learners the opportunity to apply for the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) designations at the RPO level for which the qualification prepares them. Typical learners will include those who have completed their schooling or who are currently working in a radiation environment or facility but have no qualification and wish to have their competencies recognised. Other learners could include medical professionals, waste disposal workers, etc. The benefits accruing to the learner who obtains this qualification include a nationally recognised qualification and part qualifications that will improve the current knowledge, skills and competencies of those performing radiation monitoring and radiation protection-related functions. It will also create access to other education and training opportunities for those who wish to pursue a career in radiation at a higher level. Employers will have the benefit of employing Radiation Protection Practitioners who have high-level technical skills in radiation protection and who will contribute towards achieving high-level productivity in their organisations. The benefit to the country includes the fact that this qualification will serve as a national benchmark for Radiation Protection Monitors, Technicians and Practitioners. As far as society is concerned, this occupational qualification and its part qualification will increase employment opportunities. In addition, those acquiring the qualification will protect the public against the dangerous effects of ionising radiation and contribute towards the establishment and maintenance of radiologically safe workplaces and environments. |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or by certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematics and Science. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 158 Credits. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 100 Credits. Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 128 Credits. |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Monitor radiation levels through conducting surveys by operating radiological instrumentation, and conduct decontamination activities.
2. Implement a radiation protection programme and intervene in situations of emergency and existing exposure. 3. Implement procedures related to the management of radioactive materials and transport radioactive materials. 4. Develop and review specific aspects of a radiation protection programme and supervise situations of emergency and exposure. 5. Manage radioactive sources, materials and waste |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Integrated Formative Assessment: In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and a work experience record. Integrated Summative Assessment: An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality partner is required to issue this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| All training in radiation protection globally is based on standards set by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This qualification was compared to curricula of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association (CRPA), that of the IAEA (international benchmark) and the responsibilities of the Radiation Protection Practitioner (RPP) as listed by the University of Leeds.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This South African qualification used all the components of the IAEA's Postgraduate Educational Course in Radiation Protection and the Safety of Radiation Sources (PGEC) and then simplified them to suit the purpose of the Radiation Protection Practitioner. Featuring both theoretical and practical training elements, the PGEC conveys the multidisciplinary scientific and technical foundation of international radiation protection standards and recommendations. It also focuses on their implementation. The PGEC syllabus includes 11 topics/components: Canada: The Curriculum Guide of the CRPA contains the following aspects (only the broad headings have been taken, and not the details): United Kingdom: The Career Centre at the University of Leeds lists the following responsibilities of the Radiation Protection Practitioner. These responsibilities 'speak to' the competencies in the South African qualification. They are: Conclusion: The South African qualification compares very favourably with the IAEA document, the Canadian curriculum guide and with the responsibilities of the Radiation Protection Practitioner as listed by the University of Leeds. However, it compares best with both the IAEA and CRPA documents. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation possibilities with the following qualifications:
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience records. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: Physical capability to perform the tasks in this qualification. Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code are: Radiation Protection Practitioner: 311104-000-00-00. Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: None. Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) Related Part Qualifications: 311104-000-00-00-01, Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Monitor, Level 4. 311104-000-00-00-02, Occupational Certificate: Radiation Protection Technician, Level 5. |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
| NONE |
| All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |