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 service technician 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 .
This page details the information and the form required for a service technician 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 can email the department 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 to use radiation sources (various):
- evidence of training in the type of equipment proposed to be serviced, and
- evidence of completion of a recognised course in radiation safety, appropriate to the sources proposed to be used - see details under Recognised training courses. (Recognised Course IND4).
Recognised training courses
| Radiation apparatus | Course number | Course title | Course provider / Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic X-ray Equipment | IND4-1 | Radiation Safety in the Installation and Maintenance of X-ray Equipment | RadTest AUSTRALIA Contact: Emily Cracknell Presenter: Steve Crosling Phone: 03 9718 1110 Email: emily@radtest.com.au |
| IND4-2 | Radiation Safety X-ray equipment servicing | Jonathon Thwaites 255 Marmion Street COTTESLOE WA 6011 Telephone: (08) 9384 6098 Mobile: 0419 924 355 Email: jonathon.thwaites@uwa.edu.au | |
| IND4-3 | Radiation safety (X-ray installers) course | Dr Kent Gregory SA Radiation Pty Ltd Mobile: 0410 388 018 Email: kent@saradiation.com.au Web: | |
| Fixed Gauges | IND4-4 | Radiation Safety Training Course - Fixed Gauges | Dr Kent Gregory SA Radiation Pty Ltd Mobile: 0410 388 018 Email: kent@saradiation.com.au Web: |
| IND4-5 | Radiation Awareness and Fixed Gauges | SGS Australian 10/585 Blackburn Rd Notting Hill VIC 3168 Phone: (03) 9574 3200 Email: AU.Radiation.Info@sgs.com | |
| IND4-6 | Radiation Safety & Fixed Gauges - 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 | |
| Cabinet X-ray | IND4-7 | General Radiation Awareness for Cabinet X-ray screening systems | SGS Australian 10/585 Blackburn Rd Notting Hill VIC 3168 Phone: (03) 9574 3200 Email: AU.Radiation.Info@sgs.com |
| Radiation Safety and Cabinet X-ray Machines | Scott Automation & Robotics 10 Lillee Crescent, TULLAMARINE VIC 3043 Contact: Dr Rob Lewis Phone: 03 9335 4344 Email: RLewis@scottautomation.com Web: | ||
Radiation Safety & Cabinet X-ray Units - 1-day course | Mr Darren Billingsley DBH Radiation Pty Ltd Phone: (03) 9687 3167 Mobile: 0418 804 805 Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au Web: DBH | ||
| Radiation Safety in the Installation and Maintenance of X-ray Equipment | RadTest Australia Contact: Emily Cracknell Presenter: Steve Crosling Phone: 03 9718 1110 Email: emily@radtest.com.au | ||
| Radiation Protection for Users of Cabinet X-ray Scanning Equipment | Array Radiation Solutions Elena Shibanova Mobile: 0456812626 Email: info@arrayradiation.com.au Website: Array | ||
| X-ray Analysis | IND4-8 | General Radiation Awareness and X-ray Analysis | SGS Australian 10/585 Blackburn Rd Notting Hill VIC 3168 Phone: (03) 9574 3200 Email: AU.Radiation.Info@sgs.com |
| IND4-9 | Radiation Safety & X-ray Analysis Systems- 1-day course | Mr Darren Billingsley DBH Radiation Pty Ltd Phone: (03) 9687 3167 Mobile: 0418 804 805 Email: darren@dbhradiation.com.au Web: DBH | |
| IND4-10 | Radiation protection for Service Technicians of X-ray analysis apparatus | Array Radiation Solutions Elena Shibanova Mobile: 0456812626 Email: info@arrayradiation.com.au Website: Array |
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.
For more information view the mutual page.
Conditions of licence and other relevant documents
Compliance with Mandatory radiation safety requirements for use licence holders is a condition of use licences issued to service technicians 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
Before you apply for a use licence it is important that you read the FAQs 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.
Reviewed 18 March 2025