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This 12-month sandwich course trains assistant engineers specialized in radiation protection and ionizing radiation metrology. Combining technical knowledge (protection against internal/external exposure, metrology) and a global vision of safety issues, it prepares students to assess and prevent risks in both normal and critical conditions.
Objectives and target skills
- Assessing radiological risks, integrating other occupational hazards
- Select appropriate measurement and analysis techniques
- Organize and supervise a radiation protection team, including subcontractors
- Implement protection techniques that comply with regulatory requirements
Educational organization
- 450hours of theoretical and technical courses
- 150h tutored project
- Training provided by experts from CEA, Orano, IRSN, EDF, hospitals…
Work-study & coaching
The course is organized on a sandwich basis: 1 month at INSTN (CEA Cadarache), 1 month in a company, with double tutoring throughout the contract (apprenticeship or professionalization).
Practical workshops and equipment
- INSTN training workshops and practical work on CEA sites, especially Cadarache
- Metrology rooms, radiation protection laboratories, simulators and specialized software
Administrative section
- Issued by Aix-Marseille University and co-accredited by INSTN
- Accessible to Bac+2 students (BTS, DUT, L2), 700 h in total, including 26 weeks of sandwich courses or internships
