Course in Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications
Online 300-hour course in radiation protection in industrial applications. 6 modules covering Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards), Royal Decree 1029/2022 (protection against ionising radiation) and MicroShield. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications — studying from India
India's nuclear programme is state-led and centred on the Department of Atomic Energy, with operations managed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India and research carried out at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Reactor sites are located at places such as Tarapur, Kakrapar, Kudankulam and Rawatbhata. Regulation is handled by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, which sets safety standards for reactors and fuel facilities. Engineers in this field work on reactor systems, fuel cycle technologies, radiation safety and materials, with expertise supported by institutions such as the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research.
Fees for India: ₹47,500 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Who regulates nuclear engineering work in India and does this course satisfy them?
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) regulates nuclear safety in India, and the Department of Atomic Energy runs the sector. SEIUM's qualification is private, not an official degree, and is not accredited by any national body. It does not satisfy any regulatory requirement, and AERB or the employer will decide what qualifications they require.
Which Indian employers work in nuclear engineering and the fuel cycle?
Public sector nuclear organisations and their associated industries are the main employers, and entry normally follows government recruitment and vetting processes. Private employers in the sector also exist. Because hiring is tightly controlled, a private online qualification is unlikely to be the deciding factor, and recognition depends on the employer.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from home across India without a student visa. Each student is assigned a technical tutor and completes a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which is often the practical route for working engineers.
Take the controls.
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
Interpret the quantities and regulatory framework of radiation protection.
Identify the industrial techniques that use ionising radiation and their risks.
Calculate shielding and safety distances for industrial sources.
Apply operational protection measures and dosimetric surveillance.
Organise the documentary management and physical security of a radioactive facility.
Plan the response to incidents involving radioactive sources.
Integrate knowledge into designing the radiation protection programme of an industrial facility.
Who it's for
- Supervisor of industrial radioactive facilities wishing to specialise in Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications.
- Radiation protection technician wishing to specialise in Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications.
- Industrial radiography operator wishing to specialise in Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications.
- Radioactive source safety officer wishing to specialise in Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications.
- Radioactive facility inspector wishing to specialise in Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications.
- Radiation protection consultant wishing to specialise in Radiation Protection in Industrial Applications.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter non-destructive testing.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (basic safety standards)
- Royal Decree 1029/2022 (protection against ionising radiation)
- IAEA SSG-11 (radiation safety in industrial radiography)
- ISO 3999 (gammagraphy equipment)
- ISO 2919 (sealed radioactive sources: classification)
- ISO 9978 (leak tests of sealed sources)
- IAEA GSR Part 3 (radiation protection)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Industrial applications of ionising radiation1.2Sealed sources and radiation-generating equipment1.3Radiation protection quantities and units1.4Justification, optimisation and dose limitation1.5Dose limits for workers and the public1.6Classification of workers and areas1.7Mandatory roles in the facility and their functions1.8Authorisations and registration of radioactive facilities1.9Mandatory documentation and its custody1.10Exercise: classify the areas of a facility
2.1Industrial gammagraphy2.2Radiography with X-ray equipment2.3Level, density and thickness gauges2.4Radioactive tracers in processes2.5Irradiation and sterilisation facilities2.6Well logging and applications in boreholes2.7X-ray fluorescence analysis2.8Smoke detectors and old radioactive lightning conductors2.9NORM materials in conventional industry2.10Practice: assess the risk of three different techniques
3.1Time, distance and shielding applied to real work3.2Design of enclosures and controlled areas3.3Signage and access control3.4Interlocks and safety systems3.5Work procedures and permits3.6Fieldwork and gammagraphy outside enclosures3.7Measuring equipment: dose rate, contamination and dosimetry3.8Calibration and verification of equipment3.9Personal dosimetry and area dosimetry3.10Practice: prepare a fieldwork gammagraphy job
4.1The radiation protection programme4.2Source inventory and control4.3Leak tests and maintenance4.4Transport of sources and applicable requirements4.5Storage and physical security4.6Disused sources and their removal4.7Staff training and accreditations4.8Medical surveillance of exposed workers4.9Audits and inspections4.10Practice: audit a facility's programme
5.1Types of radiological incidents in industry5.2Stuck source: the classic gammagraphy incident5.3Loss or theft of a source5.4Contamination and decontamination5.5Overexposure: immediate action and notification5.6Orphan sources and detection in scrap metal5.7Internal emergency plan5.8Coordination with the authorities5.9Incident investigation and lessons learned5.10Practice: respond to a stuck source scenario
6.1Choice of industrial facility6.2Inventory of sources and equipment6.3Classification of areas and workers6.4Calculation of expected doses6.5Radiation protection programme6.6Work procedures6.7Emergency plan6.8Staff training plan6.9Technical report6.10Defence of the project
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. 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, VARSKIN (skin dose), Rad Pro Calculator, advanced Excel (dosimetric control), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies draw on real procedures for shielding calculations for gammagraphy bunkers, review of operating rules, and analysis of incidents involving sealed sources. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Interpret the quantities and regulatory framework of radiation protection.
Identify the industrial techniques that use ionising radiation and their risks.
Calculate shielding and safety distances for industrial sources.
Apply operational protection measures and dosimetric surveillance.
Organise the documentary management and physical security of a radioactive facility.
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, which is compatible with a full-time job.
The course works with MicroShield, VARSKIN (skin dose), Rad Pro Calculator and advanced Excel (dosimetric control). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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