Course in Protection Strategies for Field Work
Online course of 300 hours in protection strategies for field work. 6 modules covering IAEA SSR-6 (transport of radioactive material), IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection and safety of sources) and MicroShield. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Course in Protection Strategies for Field Work — studying from Canada
Canada is a global leader in nuclear technology, most notably through CANDU reactor design and the development of medical isotopes. Ontario operates the largest nuclear fleet in the country, with major facilities at Pickering, Darlington and Bruce, while Atomic Energy of Canada Limited leads reactor research at Chalk River. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulates all nuclear activity. Engineers work on reactor design, fuel cycle technologies, decommissioning and radiation protection.
Fees for Canada: C$1,010 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for nuclear engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and carry no national accreditation in Canada. Nuclear activities are regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and professional engineering titles are provincially regulated. Nuclear roles often require specific licences or clearances, which a private qualification does not provide. Confirm with employers or the regulator.
Could this qualification help with nuclear career opportunities in Canada?
Canadian nuclear operators, utilities, fuel cycle firms and regulators' supplier networks employ engineers, but they set their own criteria. Many nuclear roles prioritise experience, security clearances and regulator-recognised training. The programme can add technical depth to your profile, but it does not guarantee entry or advancement in this tightly regulated field.
Can I study this online from Canada, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, and no student visa is required if you study from home. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and you receive an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the risks of radiological work outside a facility.
Carry out the prior assessment and planning of a field job.
Delimit and control zones during execution.
Apply requirements for transport, custody and physical security of sources.
Prepare the response to emergencies in the field.
Design training programmes and continuous improvement.
Draft a protection procedure for a real job.
Who it's for
- Industrial gammagraphy supervisor looking to specialise in Protection Strategies for Field Work.
- Radiation protection technician looking to specialise in Protection Strategies for Field Work.
- Transport safety adviser looking to specialise in Protection Strategies for Field Work.
- Operator of nuclear soil gauging equipment looking to specialise in Protection Strategies for Field Work.
- Source safety manager looking to specialise in Protection Strategies for Field Work.
- Radiation protection trainer looking to specialise in Protection Strategies for Field Work.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter industrial radiology.
What you'll work with
- IAEA SSR-6 (transport of radioactive material)
- IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection and safety of sources)
- Royal Decree 1029/2022 (protection of health against ionising radiation)
- ADR Agreement (carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- CSN Instruction IS-28 (technical specifications for radioactive facilities)
- IAEA NSS 11 (physical security of radioactive sources)
- Royal Decree 1836/1999 (Regulation on nuclear and radioactive facilities)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What characterises fieldwork involving radiation1.2Sectors: gammagraphy, well logging, civil works and fixed gauges1.3Differences compared with a fixed installation1.4Regulatory framework for mobile installations1.5Authorisations and notification of work1.6Responsibilities of the licence holder and the contracting company1.7The supervisor and the operator: roles and licences1.8Coordination of business activities on site1.9Concurrent non-radiological risks1.10Exercise: analyse a typical job and its actors
2.1Site survey2.2Identification of exposed persons and members of the public2.3Estimation of dose rates and distances2.4Calculation of the work area and the supervised area2.5Selection of technique and minimum necessary activity2.6Optimisation: time, distance and shielding2.7Choice of collimators and portable shielding2.8Work permit and written procedure2.9Specific contingency plan2.10Practice: prior assessment of a field job
3.1Physical delimitation and signposting of zones3.2Perimeter monitoring and access control3.3Operational and alarm dosimetry3.4Checks before, during and after each exposure3.5Communication between operators3.6Night work, working at height and confined spaces3.7Adverse weather conditions3.8Recording of operations carried out3.9Verification that the source has returned to its safe position3.10Practice: zone control drill
4.1Transport of equipment and associated documentation4.2Temporary storage on site4.3Inventory and source check4.4Physical protection against theft or loss4.5Response to loss of control of a source4.6Stuck sources and recovery procedures4.7Leak-tightness and leak tests4.8Removal and management at end of service life4.9Complete documentary traceability4.10Practice: inventory and leak-tightness check
5.1Classification of events in field work5.2First actions and notification to the authority5.3Dose estimation in case of accidental exposure5.4Care of the exposed person5.5Incident investigation and root cause5.6Lessons learned from the sector5.7Training and retraining programme5.8Health surveillance of personnel5.9Audit of the field work programme5.10Practice: analyse a documented real accident
6.1Choosing a realistic field job6.2Complete prior assessment6.3Design of zones and protective measures6.4Written work procedure6.5Dosimetry and monitoring programme6.6Transport and custody plan6.7Emergency and training plan6.8Estimation of planned collective dose6.9Radiation protection plan report6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MicroShield, RadPro Calculator, advanced Excel, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are based on real procedures for zone delimitation in field gammagraphy, source recovery drills and dose-rate measurements on site. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the risks of radiological work outside a facility.
Carry out the prior assessment and planning of a field job.
Delimit and control zones during execution.
Apply requirements for transport, custody and physical security of sources.
Prepare the response to emergencies in the field.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with MicroShield, RadPro Calculator, advanced Excel and QGIS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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