Radio Frequency Awareness Training

Any person working in an environment where there is exposure to radio frequency radiation, such as telecommunication sites.

• Original certified copy of I.D. document/passport (driver’s license not accepted).
• Copy of valid medical certificate.
• Learners must have basic numeric literacy and be able to understand, read and write English (special needs candidates can be accommodated on request).

R 575.00 (Incl. VAT)

Minimum: 8
Maximum: 10

*Please communicate preferred group sizes to your relevant bookings personnel as some clients may require smaller groups. Please be aware that smaller group sizes may affect your course price.

Days: 1/2 (half day)

Certificate is valid for 3 years.

Theoretical Knowledge:

1. Health risks of RF radiation.
2. Have an understanding about on-site RF procedures.
3. Identification RF zones.
4. Understanding safety zones.
5. Knowledge of power down procedures.
6. Understanding RF signage.
7. First aid treatment of RF injuries.
8. Reporting of RF incidents.

Practical Skills:

1. Interpret RF signage.
2. Identify RF safety zones.
3. Selecting safe work areas.
4. Implementing time averaging.
5. Working safely in an RF area.
6. Communicating RF dangers to a team.

1. The Technician has been assessed and found competent in all criteria set out above and can perform their required duties on site where RF frequencies are emitted.
2. All training is done in accordance with local and international best practices as well as local acts and regulations.
3. All Technicians must work under competent supervision as per site/task requirement, and must adhere to all RF signage and work site best practices.
4. Neither Gravity Training nor the IWH can be held responsible for any unsafe and unlawful acts or behaviour as it is the duty of the technician to ensure his/her own safety and the safety of others on the work site.