Training

Training Overview

ORTEC not only provides superior products and services - but superior training to help you make the most of your investment. Our classes, taught by our expert staff, industry leaders, and internationally-known academics are tailored to your needs. ORTEC not only offers classes at our facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, but is expanding to include University and International Laboratory partnerships. In addition, courses can be conducted at your site and tailored precisely to meet your specialized application and requirements.

We highly recommend our Alpha and Gamma Spectroscopy courses to new system users to learn how to set-up and run the equipment and start getting results fast. Our advanced classes are of great benefit to experienced users who are interested in taking full advantage of our system advanced features to maximize results.

ORTEC Training Partners

Training Courses

MS101 Modern Methods in Alpha Spectrometry Requires a minimum of 8 attendees. (No classes scheduled at this time.)

N250IS In-Situ Measurements Using Germanium Detectors, Program Isotopic, and the ISO-CART Designed for the intermediate to advanced spectroscopist using Program Isotopic to perform In-Situ Measurements. This course includes setup procedures for configuration for objects, as well as, soil measurements. Most of the main menu items of both the Supervisor and Operator menus will be explained. Other topics include how to setup libraries, quality assurance programs, and detector calibration. Dummy objects with known activity will be measured using the configurations designed earlier in the class. Tuition: $1850. Requires a minimum of 6 attendees. (No classes scheduled at this time.)

N100GV Introduction to Gamma Spectroscopy and GammaVision Gamma spectroscopy for beginning gamma spectroscopists using HPGe systems and GammaVision. This course emphasizes hands on practices with a series of laboratory exercises. It begins with a basic introduction to gamma spectroscopy, then follows with setup procedures for the detectors, electronics, computer, and software. The course will include instruction on aspects of the GammaVision interface and features. Introductory topics covered are the construction of nuclide libraries and analysis parameter files, system calibration, system QA/QC, and reporting. Tuition: $1650. Requires a minimum of 6 attendees. (No classes scheduled at this time.) Next offering: Fall 2013. Check back for specific date.

N200GV Gamma Spectroscopy Using HPGe Detectors and GammaVision Gamma spectroscopy analysis for intermediate gamma spectroscopists using HPGe systems and GammaVision. This course begins with basic physics for gamma spectroscopy, HPGe detectors and signal processing, followed by in depth instructions of all aspects of the GammaVision Software including interface, features, comprehensive gamma spectrum analysis methods, interactive analysis, spectral correction tools, operation automation, report and interpretation. Wokingham, Berkshire, UK - May 13-16, 2013. Tuition: £1045. Requires a minimum of 6 attendees. (Registration) Oak Ridge, TN - August 27-30, 2013. Tuition: $1850. Requires a minimum of 6 attendees. (Registration) Registration deadline July 30, 2013. Meerbusch, Germany - September 9-12, 2013. Tuition: €1200 plus tax. Requires a minimum of 6 attendees. (Registration) Registration deadline August 12, 2013.

N100AV Introduction to AlphaVision Provides an introduction to alpha spectroscopy using AlphaVision. Topics covered include setup of ORTEC alpha spectroscopy Alpha Suite units, detector calibration, analysis parameter definition, data collection and analysis, and Quality Assurance. Oak Ridge, TN - June 18-21, 2013. Tuition: $1650. Requires a minimum of 6 attendees. (Registration) Registration deadline May 21, 2013.