Nuclear Density Gauge Training Course

Groundtest Equipment regularly offers training courses for  operators of nuclear moisture/density gauges. 

The one-day training courses are held throughout the year in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and sometimes in other regional centres or for in-house training.
These courses are recognised by the Office of Radiation Safety as sufficient preliminary training before applying for a ORS license to use a nuclear gauge.

All Welcome

Operators of all brands of nuclear gauges are welcome. The information will be of interest to civil engineers, roading, earthworks and construction contractors and everyone who is a current or potential owner or operator of density gauges.

Course Outline

  • Radiation Theory
  • Radiation Safety
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Gauge Theory
  • Gauge Operation
  • Practical demonstration
  • Advanced Gauge Theory
  • Maintenance
  • NZS 4407
  • Calibration

Certification

All participants at our training courses will receive a copy of the course material.
At the end of the training day there is a test and those that pass receive a certificate.

Upcoming Courses

Training course dates:
Auckland - Friday 4th August 2017
Wellington - Friday 28th April 2017
Christchurch - Friday 12th May 2017

Contact us if you would like to be notified about the next course.

Legislation and Regulations

The Office of Radiation Safety Code of Safe 
Practice and Guidance notes for nuclear density meters have been issued and operators need to be aware of the latest regulations.

​Codes of Safe Practice for Radiation Use