Courses
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Qualification Course
The curriculum is designed in line with the examination system approved by the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission, and a training certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
Overview
Who this course is for and what it delivers
The programme prepares those who work with radioactive materials and radiation equipment to handle them safely and to act as Radiation Safety Officer at their facilities. Five consecutive days combine radiation physics with dosimetry, shielding and national requirements, with calculation problems every day.
Duration
5 days · 40 hours
Training day
08:00 – 17:00
Training language
English
Certificate
Training certificate
Dates
Upcoming courses in Riyadh and Al Khobar
In-person courses are held in a hotel venue in the city shown; virtual courses stream the same schedule live. Each course runs from Sunday to Thursday.
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Agenda
Five days, day by day
Each day starts at 8:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm, with a break from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
Curriculum
What the curriculum covers
Fourteen topics.
- Radioactivity and decay
- Interaction of radiation with matter
- Radiation measurement techniques and their statistical fluctuation
- Dosimetry quantities and units
- Biological effects of ionising radiation
- Dose calculations
- Radiation shielding
- Safe Transport of Radioactive Material
- Detectors, survey meters and contamination monitors
- Saudi national dose limits for radiation exposure
- Radioactive contamination
- Radioactive waste disposal
- Radiation Protection Programme (RPP)
- Radiation protection records
What it includes
What comes with the course
- More than 250 practice questionsA question bank that simulates the NRRC exam, available to both in-person and virtual trainees.
- Printed and electronic course materialDistributed on the first day of the course, and provided electronically for the virtual classroom.
- Online evaluation at the endAn assessment that checks the trainee's understanding of the course topics.
- Training certificate on completionIssued by Technology Experts Training Center in the trainee's name as entered on the registration form.
- Free consultation after the courseTrainees can stay in touch with our team at any time after the programme ends.
FAQ
Questions asked before registering
In which language is the course delivered?
The course material and instruction are in English, and the instructor answers questions in Arabic when needed.
Does the course prepare me for the NRRC exam?
The curriculum is designed in line with the examination system approved by the Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission, and trainees have access to a bank of more than 250 practice questions that simulate the exam.
What is the difference between in-person and virtual attendance?
The schedule, content and instructor are the same. In-person courses are held in a hotel conference room in Riyadh or Al Khobar, including lunch and printed material; virtual courses are streamed live via Webex with electronic material.
Which certificate will I receive?
A training certificate issued by Technology Experts Training Center in the trainee's name as entered on the registration form, after completion of the course days and the final evaluation.
Is there a group rate?
Groups of three or more trainees from the same organisation receive a special rate, and closed courses at your premises are quoted separately. Contact us.
Fees
Course fee per trainee
In person
2,990 SAR
A hotel conference room in Riyadh or Al Khobar, including lunch and coffee breaks, and printed course material with a notebook and pen.
Virtual
2,070 SAR
Streamed live on the Webex platform on the same schedule, with electronic course material.
Prices are in Saudi riyals and include VAT. Groups of three or more trainees from the same organisation receive a special rate, and closed courses at your premises are quoted separately — contact us.
Qualifying a whole team?
Book seats for your team on one of the courses above, or talk to us about a closed course at your premises.