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IRRSP Examinations

Three Exams
ASNT offers a Radioactive Materials (RAM, Gamma) examination, an X-Ray Technologies examination, and a combination exam which covers the Bodies of Knowledge for both exams.

Topical Outline
Each examination is three hours in length, totaling 100 questions relating to the topical areas outlined below. A score of 70% or better is necessary for passing.
This outline and the IRRSP Radiation Safety Examination comply with the requirements of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as set forth in Title 10, Part 34, of the Code of Federal Regulations.

All questions have been validated through recognized psychometric procedures, and all examination results are analyzed using psychometric procedures. These practices yield equivalent examinations even though they may have some questions with slightly different content. Up to 20% of the examination items (questions) may be “provisional” questions that do not count towards the examinee’s examination score but are included to develop statistical data. These items are included as part of ASNT’s efforts for continuous examination improvement in accordance with industry-accepted psychometric principles.

Fundamentals of Radiation Safety

Types of Radiation

Origin of Radiation and Interaction with Matter

Exposure and Effects

Radiation Exposure

Biological Effects of Exposure

Controlling Exposure

Distance

Shielding

Time

Radiation Detection

Radiation Survey Instruments

Survey Requirements/Techniques

Personnel Monitoring Devices

Radiographic Equipment

Exposure Devices (RAM/X-ray) and Collimators

Source Changers and Storage Containers

Daily/Quarterly Inspections

RAM Inventory, Leak Tests, Repairs and Tagging

Regulations

Definitions

Licensing/Registration Requirements

Notices, Reports and Records

Labeling, Boundaries and Posting

Maximum Allowable Doses

Personnel Training Requirements

Transportation Requirements

Surveys and Monitoring

Exposure Equipment and Storage Requirements

Operating/Emergency Procedures

Site/Installation Requirements

Operating Procedures

Handling/Securing of Sources

Personnel Responsibilities

References
The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalogue number.

ASNT Study Guide: Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety by Derrick McCain (2300)

Gamma Radiation Safety Study Guide by Joe Bush, (235)

Radiation Safety Handbook by Tech/Ops (227)

Working Safely in Radiography by ASNT (232)

Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation – Volume 1, Part E – Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations (pdf) This link will take you to the document at the CRCPD Web site. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 34, Subpart 43 (10CFR34.43), Training.pdf This link will take you to the 2009 edition of 10CFR34.43, where the NRC training and safety certification requirements for Radiographers are located.

Practical Examination
Both the written examination and the practical examination(s) where applicable must be successfully completed to be considered for ASNT certification. The written and practical examinations appropriate for the category of radiation producing equipment must be successfully completed within six (6) months of each other. ASNT IRRSP certification will not be conferred until all examination requirements have been fulfilled.

Examination Results
Personnel that fail an examination will be sent an analysis sheet showing the percentage of questions missed in each major category of the Body of Knowledge for that examination. Personnel that successfully complete all qualification examinations and that have submitted all other required documentation will be sent an IRRSP wallet card showing the applicable radiographic techniques but will not receive an analysis sheet.

Copyright © 2010 by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ASNT is not responsible for the authenticity or accuracy of information herein. Published opinions and statements do not necessarily reflect the opinion of ASNT. Products or services that are advertised or mentioned do not carry the endorsement or recommendation of ASNT.
IRRSP, NDT Handbook, The NDT Technician and www.asnt.org are trademarks of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ACCP, ASNT, Level III Study Guide, Materials Evaluation, Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Research in Nondestructive Evaluation and RNDE are registered trademarks of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ASNT exists to create a safer world by promoting the profession and technologies of nondestructive testing.


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	IRRSP Examinations Three Exams ASNT offers a Radioactive Materials (RAM, Gamma) examination, an X-Ray Technologies examination, and a combination exam which covers the Bodies of Knowledge for both exams. Topical Outline Each examination is three hours in length, totaling 100 questions relating to the topical areas outlined below. A score of 70% or better is necessary for passing. This outline and the IRRSP Radiation Safety Examination comply with the requirements of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as set forth in Title 10, Part 34, of the Code of Federal Regulations. All questions have been validated through recognized psychometric procedures, and all examination results are analyzed using psychometric procedures. These practices yield equivalent examinations even though they may have some questions with slightly different content. Up to 20% of the examination items (questions) may be “provisional” questions that do not count towards the examinee’s examination score but are included to develop statistical data. These items are included as part of ASNT’s efforts for continuous examination improvement in accordance with industry-accepted psychometric principles. Fundamentals of Radiation Safety Types of Radiation Origin of Radiation and Interaction with Matter Exposure and Effects Radiation Exposure Biological Effects of Exposure Controlling Exposure Distance Shielding Time Radiation Detection Radiation Survey Instruments Survey Requirements/Techniques Personnel Monitoring Devices Radiographic Equipment Exposure Devices (RAM/X-ray) and Collimators Source Changers and Storage Containers Daily/Quarterly Inspections RAM Inventory, Leak Tests, Repairs and Tagging Regulations Definitions Licensing/Registration Requirements Notices, Reports and Records Labeling, Boundaries and Posting Maximum Allowable Doses Personnel Training Requirements Transportation Requirements Surveys and Monitoring Exposure Equipment and Storage Requirements Operating/Emergency Procedures Site/Installation Requirements Operating Procedures Handling/Securing of Sources Personnel Responsibilities References The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalogue number. ASNT Study Guide: Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety by Derrick McCain (2300) Gamma Radiation Safety Study Guide by Joe Bush, (235) Radiation Safety Handbook by Tech/Ops (227) Working Safely in Radiography by ASNT (232) Suggested State Regulations for Control of Radiation – Volume 1, Part E – Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations (pdf) This link will take you to the document at the CRCPD Web site. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 34, Subpart 43 (10CFR34.43), Training.pdf This link will take you to the 2009 edition of 10CFR34.43, where the NRC training and safety certification requirements for Radiographers are located. Practical Examination Both the written examination and the practical examination(s) where applicable must be successfully completed to be considered for ASNT certification. The written and practical examinations appropriate for the category of radiation producing equipment must be successfully completed within six (6) months of each other. ASNT IRRSP certification will not be conferred until all examination requirements have been fulfilled. Examination Results Personnel that fail an examination will be sent an analysis sheet showing the percentage of questions missed in each major category of the Body of Knowledge for that examination. Personnel that successfully complete all qualification examinations and that have submitted all other required documentation will be sent an IRRSP wallet card showing the applicable radiographic techniques but will not receive an analysis sheet. Copyright © 2010 by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ASNT is not responsible for the authenticity or accuracy of information herein. Published opinions and statements do not necessarily reflect the opinion of ASNT. Products or services that are advertised or mentioned do not carry the endorsement or recommendation of ASNT. IRRSP, NDT Handbook, The NDT Technician and www.asnt.org are trademarks of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ACCP, ASNT, Level III Study Guide, Materials Evaluation, Nondestructive Testing Handbook, Research in Nondestructive Evaluation and RNDE are registered trademarks of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. ASNT exists to create a safer world by promoting the profession and technologies of nondestructive testing.