On this page
- Key messages
- Overview
- Do you need a use licence?
- Prerequisites: what information do I include with my application?
- Mutual recognition
- Conditions of licence and other relevant documents
- Licence durations, licence fees, assessment process and timeframes
- Apply for a use licence or apply to vary an existing licence
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 industrial radiographer to apply for or vary an existing use licence in relation to the use of an industrial radiography sealed source apparatus and/or an industrial radiography X-ray unit.
- Please read all preliminary information on this page before applying for a licence (see box on this page).
- 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 industrial radiographer to apply for or vary an existing use licence in relation to the use of an industrial radiography sealed source apparatus and /or industrial radiography X-ray unit.
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 us via radiation.safety@health.vic.gov.au 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).
| Apparatus | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| Industrial radiography sealed source apparatus, Industrial radiography X-ray unit. | Must have successfully completed a recognised course in radiation safety with respect to industrial radiography appropriate to the radiation sources proposed to be used. (Recognised Course IND1). |
Recognised Training Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Provider/Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| IND1-1 | Radiography and radiation safety | ATTAR (Advanced Technology Testing and Research) 44–48 Rocco Drive Scoresby, VIC 3197 Phone: 03 9574 6144 Email: admin@attar.com.au |
| IND1-2 | Radiation safety licence examination X-ray and gamma methods | Australian NDT Leasing Neil Joiner 69 Waterloo Road Trafalgar, VIC 3824 Phone: 03 5633 3333 Email: njoiner@austndt.com.au |
| IND1-3 | Radiation safety for industrial radiographers | Bureau Veritas Phone 03 5221 4322 Website: |
| IND1-4 | Radiation safety for industrial radiographers | Safe Radiation Pty Ltd Dr Riaz Akber Unit 19, 8 Jude Court Browns Plains, QLD 4118 Phone: 07 3800 9196 Email: safe@saferadiation.com |
| IND1-5 | Radiation safety (industrial radiography) | SA Radiation Pty Ltd Dr Kent Gregory Mobile: 0410 388 018 Email: kent@saradiation.com.au Web: |
| IND1-6 | Radiation safety for industrial radiographers | Oceaneering Steven Hewling 634 Karel Avenue, Perth, WA. Email: shewling@oceaneering.com |
| IND1-7 | Radiation safety for industrial radiographers (gamma and X-ray) | Kuzer Technical Emily Angus 1 Tonsley Boulevard, Tonsley SA 5042 Phone/office 1300 199 086 Email: info@kuzer.com |
| IND1-8 | Radiation safety training for industrial radiography | Laboratories for Materials Advanced Testing Services (LMATS) Miro Katouzi Phone: 03 9399 9199 Phone: 03 9399 8145 Email: miro@lmats.com.au |
| IND1-9 | Online radiation safety in industrial radiography (gamma and X-ray) | Radiation Training Phone: 1300 282 593 Web: Email: contact@radiationtraining.com.au |
| IND1-10 | Online radiation safety in industrial radiography (X-ray only) | Radiation Training Phone: 1300 282 593 Web: Email: contact@radiationtraining.com.au |
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
Compliance with NHMRC Code of practice for the safe use of industrial radiography equipment is a condition of use licences issued to industrial radiographers and applicants must be familiar with these requirements.
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
Reviewed 08 April 2025