In addition to organizing courses and workshops, the IAEA arranges for scientists and engineers from Member States to receive individual training through fellowships and scientific visits. Around 200 fellowships and scientific visitors applications are evaluated and co-ordinated, annually. It should be noted that the number of fellows and scientific visitors has significantly increased due to the implementation of the Model Project on upgrading radiation protection infrastructure. The course material being developed is divided into modules on basic knowledge, occupational and environmental radiation protection, radiation protection infrastructure and radiation safety in industry and medicine. At the conclusion of each module, the student completes an assessment task.
Some modules also contain practical tasks.
During the first semester of 1998, a first trial was carried out with 22 students from Korea, Thailand, the Philippines and New Zealand. Educational and Training Material Standard training materials such as syllabus and training manuals are continuously being updated. Visual aid material Several visual aid material as slides, overhead transparencies and videos are available. The Safety Guide on Building Competence on Radiation Protection and the Safe Use of Radiation Sources is intended to assist regulatory bodies in establishing training and qualification requirements, and a national strategy to build competence in radiation safety. The Safety Report on Training Courses in Radiation Protection and the Safe Use of Radiation Sources is intended to assist regulators, training centres and all those involved in setting up classroom training courses or distance learning in radiation protection as well as organizing on the job training.