Nuclear Technology Decommissioning
Level 2
Awarded by City & Guilds
Accredited from 22 May 2003 to 31 March 2008
Group award number: G76J 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Electricity Training Association. Electricity Training Association draws its membership from the electricity generation, distribution and transmission industries.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
Dismantle Contaminated Plant, Structures and Equipment Used Within Nuclear Facilities
1Dismantle contaminated plant, structures and equipment used within nuclear facilities
Minimise Radioactive Waste
1Minimise radioactive waste
Package Radioactive Waste
1Package radioactive waste
Prepare for the Decontamination of Radioactive Items
1Prepare for the decontamination of radioactive items
Achieve Required Levels of Decontamination
1Achieve required levels of decontamination
Monitor Personal Dose Uptake
1Monitor personal dose uptake
Control Personal Dose Uptake
1Control personal dose uptake
Provide Operational Monitoring Assistance
1Provide operational monitoring assistance
Identify and Deal with Hazards in Supervised and Controlled Areas
1Identify and deal with hazards in supervised and controlled areas
Deal with Risks Arising from Contingencies in Supervised and Controlled Areas
1Deal with risks arising from contingencies in supervised and controlled areas
Implement Safe Access Systems in A Radiation/Contamination Controlled Environment
1Implement safe access systems in a radiation/contamination controlled environment
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 4 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units: Candidates must select 1 from Group A, 3 from Group B and 1 from Group C.
Group A
Prepare Alpha Radiation/Contamination Controlled Work Areas for Engineering Activities
1Prepare alpha radiation/contamination controlled work areas for engineering activities
Prepare Beta/Gamma Radiation/Contamination Controlled Work Areas for Engineering Activities
1Prepare beta/gamma radiation/contamination controlled work areas for engineering activities
Group B
Position and Construction Equipment to Aid Nuclear Decommissioning
1Position and construction equipment to aid nuclear decommissioning
Dismantle Equipment Used in Nuclear Decommissioning
1Dismantle equipment used in nuclear decommissioning
Carry Out Planned Preventative Maintenance Procedures on Equipment Used in Nuclear Decommissioning
1Carry out planned preventative maintenance procedures on equipment used in nuclear decommissioning
Adjust Equipment Used in Nuclear Decommissioning to Meet Operational Requirements
1Adjust equipment used in nuclear decommissioning to meet operational requirements
Operate Remote Controlled Nuclear Decommissioning Equipment
1Operate remote controlled nuclear decommissioning equipment
Minimise Risks to Life, Property and the Environment in Supervised and Controlled Areas
1Minimise risks to life, property and the environment in supervised and controlled areas
Monitor Operational Radiological Conditions
1Monitor operational radiological conditions
Keep Radiological Monitoring Instruments and Equipment in Good Order
1Keep radiological monitoring instruments and equipment in good order
Prepare Loads for Moving
1Prepare loads for moving
Movement of Loads
1Movements of loads
Contribute to Technical Leadership on Nuclear Decommissioning Activities
1Contribute to technical leadership on nuclear decommissioning activities
Prepare Equipment for Engineering Activity in a Radiation/Contamination Controlled Environment
1Prepare equipment for engineering activity in a radiation/contamination controlled environment
Group C
Identify and Suggest Improvements to Working Practices and Procedures
1Identify and suggest improvements to working practices and procedures
Develop Yourself in the Work Role
1Develop yourself in the work role
Contribute to Effective Working Relationships
1Contribute to effective working relationships
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