Radio Frequency Radiation Safety Officers' (RFRSO)
- Duration
- 7 days
- Delivery mode
- In-person and Online
- Location
- UNSW Canberra at ADFA or Online
- Price (AUD inc. GST)
- $1,728 - $2,160
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Course summary
RF radiation safety training
This course is designed for individuals appointed as Radio Frequency Radiation Safety Officers (RFRSOs) and provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of radio frequency (RF) radiation safety. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of RF radiation hazards, safe work practices and the methods used to measure and assess exposure.
The course references industry standards including RPS S-1 and AS/NZS 2772.2:2016, ensuring that learners are equipped with up-to-date knowledge to manage RF safety effectively in professional environments.
The RFRSO course is now being delivered in three self-contained modules in order to reduce the intensity of the course for participants. The Modules are broken down as follows:
- Module 1: Follows the existing RFRSO Level 2 course program
- Module 2: Desktop Assessment Workshop
- Module 3: Measurement and Practical component
If you are intending on completing RFRSO Level 1, it is mandatory to complete RFRSO Level 2 and RFRSO Level 2+ first. You will not be able to attend RFRSO Level 1 without completing modules 1 and 2.
Who will benefit
- Members of the Australian Defence Force, or other organisations, who are designated Radio Frequency Radiation Safety Officers (RFRSO).
Course is suitable for
- The course is designed with assumed competency with basic mathematical calculations.
Delivered by experts
About the course
Your RF radiation toolkit
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in radio frequency (RF) radiation safety for designated RFRSOs. Participants are introduced to RF radiation principles, potential health effects, and the Australian RF Exposure Standard.
The course covers practical applications including RF calculations for continuous wave and pulsed sources, measurement techniques, and adherence to relevant standards. Learners also engage in RF survey exercises and assessments to consolidate their understanding and develop the skills needed to safely manage RF environments in professional settings.
Why enrol in this course
Build specialised safety skills
Gain practical competence in RF risk assessment and measurement.
Meet professional requirements
Designed to equip designated safety officers with recognised knowledge and capabilities.
Apply real standards and tools
Learn how to calculate and assess RF exposure using current Australian standards.
Enhance workplace safety
Improve capacity to manage RF hazards and ensure compliance in environments with transmitting devices.
Immediate practical relevance
Develop skills that are directly applicable to radiation safety roles in defence, industry and technical settings.
Key features
Provide comprehensive grounding in radio frequency (RF) radiation safety principles and measurement techniques.
Delivered in separate modules covering theory, desktop assessment and practical measurement skills.
Include hands-on survey exercises and measurement of RF radiation levels.
Ideal for Radio Frequency Radiation Safety Officers (RFRSO) in defence and other sectors.
Learning outcomes
Master practical RF safety skills
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of RF radiation health effects and safety practices in line with Australian standards. You will develop competency in performing calculations related to RF sources, applying these calculations during RF surveys and accurately measuring RF radiation quantities.
Additionally, participants will learn to use measured data to determine hazard distances and account for associated uncertainties, equipping them with the practical skills needed to manage RF environments safely and effectively.
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of RF radiation health effects, and RF radiation safety practices and requirements, as specified in the Australian Standard
- show competency with calculations involving RF quantities associated with RF sources and the application of these calculations to RF surveys
- measure RF radiation quantities
- apply measured RF quantities to establish hazard distances and the associated uncertainty bounds.
Topics covered
- Introduction to Radio Frequency (RF) radiation
- Introduction to the health effects of RF and RF radiation safety
- Introduction to the Australian RF Exposure Standard
- RF calculations and the application of the exposure standard to continuous wave and pulsed RF sources
- RF radiation test and measurement and the computation and measurement standard
- RF radiation survey exercises
- Review and assessment
Course delivery
Format | Commitment | Delivery |
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7 days
| 3 modules
| online and in-person
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Schedule
Please note the structure of this course for 2026 will run as follows:
Module 1: Level 2 17–19 June 2026 | Module 2: Level 2+ 5–6 August 2026 | Module 3: Level 1 2 Nov 2026 | Module 3: Level 1 10 - 11 Nov 2026 |
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| Theory component delivered online | Theory component delivered online | Theory component delivered online | Practical component face-to-face in Canberra |
Skills and career
Skills
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Course is suitable for