Proving radiological monitoring services in the nuclear industry to protect people, plant and the environment from contamination.
Occupational Profile
A Nuclear Health Physics Monitor provides radiological monitoring services at the work face within the nuclear industry to protect people, plant and the environment from the adverse effects of ionising radiation and contamination.
Nuclear Health Physics Monitors use specialist instruments to carry out radiological protection monitoring for people, by taking readings of surface and airborne contamination levels and radiation dose rates, recording the readings detected and responding accordingly. They also undertake radiation related work activities in support of nuclear facility teams and may support the nuclear site’s emergency response arrangements. A Health Physics Monitor supports the control of radiation and contamination and adds significant value through reinforcing radiological safety standards and the actions of the nuclear workforce.
Nuclear Health Physics Monitors work on nuclear sites (including waste management, decommissioning, and operational nuclear plants). Their working conditions are varied and may involve wearing specialist safety equipment, shift working and working on sites and facilities running 365 day operations. They are expected to work individually and as part of a team. They need to be able to work with minimum supervision, in a professional manner, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake.
Summary of standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/nuclear-health-physics-monitor/
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1094/nuclear_health_physics_monitor.pdf
