MARSAME

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Description

This four-day training course focuses on the methodology and practical application of the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Assessment of Materials and Equipment (MARSAME) standard. This standard supplements the MARSSIM manual that has become the basis for real property Final Status Surveys. The objective of the course will be to provide attendees with a solid understanding of the MARSAME standard, offer practice through exercises, and provide practical information related to its implementation.

Who should attend

This course is designed for those responsible for the design and execution of surveys for the release of materials and equipment from facilities that handle, or previously handled, radioactive materials.  Individuals who would attend this course include health physicists, project managers and those providing oversight of the process such as regulatory personnel. A basic familiarity with MARSSIM methodology and/or terminology is helpful, but not required.

Cost

$1,595 — The tuition includes the full cost of training, books and instructional materials. Attendees will also receive a free copy of the PTP Electronic Library DVD.

Course credit

The American Academy of Health Physics will grant 24 Continuing Education Credits for completion of this course.

Tentative Course Schedule

Monday
  Introduction Course Objectives
MARSSIM Review
MARSAME Overview
MARSAME vs. MARSSIM
Flexibility in MARSAME
Initial Assessment: Preliminary Surveys
Class Exercise: Initial Assessment
Action Levels
Class Exercise: Action Levels
Tuesday
  Measurements Quality Objectives (Intro)
Measurements Quality Objectives (Considerations)
Detection Sensitivity of Survey Instruments
Class Exercise: Detection Sensitivity
Measurement Uncertainty
Class Exercise: Measurement Uncertainty
Wednesday
  Survey Approaches and Considerations
Survey Plans
Class Exercise: Survey Approaches and Plans
Implementing the Survey
Thursday
  Data Quality Assessment – Evaluating an Example Set
Class Exercise: Evaluating Example Data Sets
Class Exercise: Comprehensive Scenario
Course Summary

For further information or assistance, please contact:

Registrar
Professional Training Programs 
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
P.O. Box 117, MS-11
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
Phone: 865.576.3576
Fax: 865.241.9152
registrar@orau.org