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Licence to Operate Radiation Apparatus - South Australia

Description

You must have this licence to operate ionising / non-ionising radiation apparatus in the course of your business.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • hold a relevant qualification
  • pass an exam set by the EPA
  • a radiation management plan.

For radiation sources including apparatus, sealed radioactive sources and premises in which unsealed radioactive substances are handled or kept, a licence to possess a radiation source will be required in addition to licences to operate or use the radiation source.

Prerequisites

Must Have

Licence to Possess a Radiation Source

Duration

1 year

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $330.00

(Non-refundable). Fees for 2025-26
Apply Licence All $145.00

Fees for 2025-26
Renew Renewal All $145.00

Fees for 2025-26

Application process

Apply

If you have a radiation licence issued in another Australian jurisdiction, you may apply under mutual recognition provisions. You can provide evidence of equivalent licences during the online application process.

Administering agency

Environment Protection Authority

Radiation Protection Branch

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.