nrrpt is primarily four power plants.
Must have changed a lot, prior to testing in 85 I had to study medical, lasers, and any other ionizing or non-ionizing radiation hazard for power plants, labs, radiography, hazardous waste, etc.
chp is fore across the board hp. nrrpt is for technicians. chp is a board certification for upper echelon slots.
due yew want to show you can pass tests? dew you want to beautify yore resume? ya wanna good paying job oar a position with prestige?
For the most part I agree but there is a crossover for smaller less complicated projects/programs. NRRPT could be seen as a step up the ladder in the radiation protection world. I would make the comparison to the medical world EMT, Paramedic, Registered nurse, Physicians Assistant and Doctor could be compared to Junior Technician, Senior Technician, NRRPT, CHP.
My point of view and part of the reason I took the test is that for a technician on the road you are a technician if the facility accepts your experience as applicable to their facility, passing the NRRPT makes you a registered technician. Somewhat bragging rights as most failed the exam back then I do not know the current pass rate but 30% pass rate was not uncommon back then.
I think everyone that carries a meter should pass this test.
That said, I know a lot of techs that need to lose their quals.
Strongly disagree though I chose to take the test I have found that being conscientious is a much more important factor. The facility will typically assign a technician to their level of competence. If not I would blame the facility not the technician.
Which test? Everyone who carries a meter is a looooong term. Back in the 70's most of my mechanics and operators had the minimal qualifications to 'carry a meter' (and would check one out) on their rounds since changes occurred every day. Some of my best techs, pre NRRPT, and best Engineers, preferred to do neither, but were the (and still are) the best at what they do! Some do, some don't!
Spock to Captain Kirk “As with all living things, each according to his gift”
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