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 a nuclear medicine technologist to apply for or vary an existing use licence in relation to the use of a radiation source.
- 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. For more information visit the Serious offences under the Radiation Act page.
This page details the information and the form required for a nuclear medicine technologist to apply for or vary an existing use licence in relation to the use of the following radiation sources:
- unsealed radioactive material used in nuclear medicine
- Computed Tomography (CT) unit for attenuation correction and organ localisation
- Computed Tomography (CT) unit for Diagnostic Radiography
- bone mineral densitometer.
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 on the Do you need a use page 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 you email the department via radiation.safety@dhhs.vic.gov.au with a description of your proposed activity to clarify your licensing requirements prior to lodging an application.
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 |
|---|---|
| Unsealed radioactive material used in nuclear medicine Computed Tomography (CT) unit for attenuation correction and organ localisation |
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| Computed Tomography (CT) unit for Diagnostic Radiography |
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| Bone mineral densitometer |
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Recognised Training Course
| Radiation Apparatus | Course Number | Course Title | Course Provider / Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computed Tomography (CT) | MED4-1 | Diagnostic CT in Molecular Imaging Program | Victorian Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists Inc. PO Box 506 HEIDELBERG VIC 3084 Email: ctcourseadvisor@vsnmt.com Website: www.vsnmt.com |
| Computed Tomography (CT) | MED4-2 | Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations – Nuclear Medicine) – (BP321NM-Graduation from June 2022 onwards) | RMIT University Ph: 03 9925 2000 Website: |
Computed Tomography (CT) | MED4-3 | Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) (Graduation from 2020 onwards) | University of South Australia Ph: 08 8302 2376 Website: |
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 page for more information.
Conditions of licence and other relevant documents
Compliance with the Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in the Medical Applications of Ionizing is a condition of use licences issued to nuclear medicine technologists and applicants must be familiar with these requirements.
Licence durations, licence fees, assessment process and timeframes
See the general information on use licences page 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. Visit the Implementation of new licensing page to read these FAQ's.
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.
Reviewed 19 September 2023