Department of Health

Key messages

  • A use licence is required to operate (use) radiation sources/units within Victoria.
  • This page details the information and the form required for an individual to apply for or vary an existing use licence in relation to the use of various radiation sources.
  • Supporting documents are required when submitting an application for a use licence.
  • You are not authorised to use a radiation source until you receive your licence certificate.

Overview

A use licence allows an individual to use specific types of a radiation sources for a specific purpose. Failure to hold the required use licence is an offence under the Radiation Act 2005.

This page details the information and the form required for an individual to apply for or vary an existing use licence in relation to the use of various radiation sources.

Applicants seeking a licence to use radiation sources must meet certain prerequisites prior to being issued with a use licence.

Do you need a use licence?

Before you apply for a radiation use licence read the full exemptions to check if you are exempt from the requirement to hold a use licence.

If you are unsure whether you require a licence, we recommend that, prior to lodging an application, you email the department with a description of your proposed activity to clarify your licensing requirements.

Prerequisites: what information do I include with my application?

All of the following information must be included with your application (electronic files can be attached with your application).

Occupation Apparatus Prerequisites
Education and Research Radiation sources (various)
  • Must have successfully completed a recognised course in radiation safety (EAR) appropriate to the sources proposed to be used.

Recognised training courses

Unsealed radioactive material

Course Number Course title Course provider/Contact details
EAR1-1 Radiation Safety in the Laboratory - 2-day course Mr Darren Billingsley
DBH Radiation Pty Ltd
Phone: (03) 9687 3167
Mobile: 0418 804 805
Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au
Web: DBH RadiationExternal Link
EAR1-2 Unsealed radioactive substances in laboratories and workshops Dr Kent Gregory
SA Radiation Pty Ltd
Mobile: 0410 388 018
Email: kent@saradiation.com.au
Web: www.saradiation.com.auExternal Link

Dental intra-oral X-ray unit

Course Number Course title Course provider/contact details
EAR2-1 Radiation Safety in Education and Research (Dental intra-oral X-ray) course Mr Darren Billingsley
DBH Radiation Pty Ltd
Phone: (03) 9687 3167
Mobile: 0418 804 805
Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au
Web: DBH RadiationExternal Link

Diagnostic X-ray unit

Course Number Course title Course provider/contact details
EAR3-1 Radiation Safety in Education and Research (Diagnostic X-ray) course Mr Darren Billingsley
DBH Radiation Pty Ltd
Phone: (03) 9687 3167
Mobile: 0418 804 805
Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au
Web: DBH RadiationExternal Link

Fluoroscopic X-ray unit

Course Number Course title Course provider/contact details
EAR4-1 Radiation Safety in Education and Research (Fluoroscopy) course Mr Darren Billingsley
DBH Radiation Pty Ltd
Phone: (03) 9687 3167
Mobile: 0418 804 805
Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au
Web: DBH RadiationExternal Link

Micro computed tomography unit (less than 100kV & 5mA)

Course Number Course title Course provider/contact details
EAR5-1 Radiation Safety in Education and Research (Micro computed tomography) course Mr Darren Billingsley
DBH Radiation Pty Ltd
Phone: (03) 9687 3167
Mobile: 0418 804 805
Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au
Web: DBH RadiationExternal Link

Sealed Sources

Course Number Course title Course provider/contact details
EAR6-1 Radiation Safety in Education and Research (Sealed sources) course Mr Darren Billingsley
DBH Radiation Pty Ltd
Phone: (03) 9687 3167
Mobile: 0418 804 805
Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au
Web: DBH RadiationExternal Link

Particle accelerator

Course Number Course title Course provider/contact details
EAR7-1 Radiation Safety in Education and Research (Particle accelerator) course Mr Darren Billingsley
DBH Radiation Pty Ltd
Phone: (03) 9687 3167
Mobile: 0418 804 805
Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au
Web: DBH RadiationExternal Link

Mutual recognition

A person who is registered in an equivalent occupation in another state or territory or New Zealand may be entitled to apply to the department under the Commonwealth Mutual Recognition Act 1992 for a licence to use radiation sources in Victoria related to their occupations.

See the mutual recognition arrangements page for more information.

Conditions of licence and other relevant documents

Applicants who wish to be authorised to expose humans for the purpose of research or education must select the 'Medical' sector on the application form, and ensure that both the purpose and radiation source type are described accurately.

Applications for a licence to use radiation sources for the purpose of education and research will be assessed on an individual (case-by-case) basis. Applicants are encouraged to provide comprehensive curriculum vitae (resume) to support their application.

Licence durations, licence fees, assessment process and timeframes

See the general information on use licences section for more information.

Apply for a use licence or apply to vary an existing licence

Before you apply for a use licence it is important that you read the FAQ’s about the new licensing portal to assist you with lodging an application.

Once you familiarise yourself with the prerequisites for licensing you can apply using the licensing portal. Select your occupation and then choose the radiation sources that you would like to be authorised to use.

You will then be asked to upload the required prerequisites and pay the prescribed fee with either credit card (preferred) or BPay. There is no fee applicable to vary your use licence.

Apply for use licence or apply to vary a licence

Reviewed 22 November 2023

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Contact details

Our phone service is available Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 1.00pm or we can be contacted via email. 

Radiation Safety Department of Health GPO Box 4057, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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