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ETRAP
2005
23 - 25 November in Brussels, Belgium
3rd International Conference on Education and Training in Radiological Protection
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The relationship between training, competency and suitability |
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Stewart, Joanne |
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Radiation Protection Division, Health Protection Agency (UK) |
Description |
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Authors:
J.E. Stewart and R.A. Paynter
Abstract:
The need for adequate and relevant training is a cornerstone at all levels in radiation protection. Clearly, the content and structure of training will depend on the trainee group, and there are many options available for the delivery of training. However, while generally a great deal of effort goes into determining the aims and objectives of any training scheme in terms of what it is the trainer wants to deliver, perhaps less consideration goes into what it is that the training is helping to create. The endpoint of the training process should be an effective workforce, but to achieve this the workers need to have developed a satisfactory level of competency in the roles they undertake. Their knowledge and skills also need to be suitable for the industry in which they work.
This paper explores the relevance of competency in radiation protection, and considers the systems in place in the UK for the assessment and recognition of competency in specific radiation protection roles. It also discusses the relationship between competency and suitability, and the role of training in the development of competency.
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Full paper |
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Stewart.pdf (44 KB - 44,678 bytes) |
Presentation |
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Stewart.pdf (1 MB - 1,414,848 bytes) |
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