Complete APS Training/Orientation
At the User Office, new users will take the necessary training, verify that we have correct information about you, and sign several forms. You may not conduct hands-on work at the APS until this process is complete. The User Office training staff will go through the following steps with you.
Establish Current GERT Status
All APS users and employees are required to have current General Employee Radiation Training (GERT). You will be asked to either
- Provide proof of current GERT training (a card indicating completion of GERT training at another Department of Energy facility within the past two years) OR
- Successfully pass an on-site GERT exam.
The GERT test must be given by User Office staff or an APS floor coordinator. A study guide for GERT is available on line. GERT certification is valid for two years.
Pass Orientation Quizzes
These tests confirm that you have seen and understood information about the policies and safety procedures that you are expected to follow. You will save a lot of time if you read the study guides in advance.
Review and Sign Forms
A User Office staff member will review an orientation packet with you. You will be asked to
- Confirm the data provided on your registration form.
- Confirm that you are covered by a signed user agreement between the institution sponsoring your work and the APS.
Returning users may go directly to their beamline; any necessary training or retraining will be conducted there.