European Network on Education and Training in Radiological Protection: a response to the European requirements for Qualified Experts

Recent studies have shown that there is a wide variety of approaches to education and training of the Qualified Expert across the EU. National education and training programmes show often large differences in content, duration, level, the introduction of practical work, etc. As they stand, such differences are a barrier to the mutual recognition of the Qualified Expert status and, in part, are contributing to a perceived shortage in expertise in radiation protection and safety. The overall aim of ENETRAP is to determine mechanisms that in the longer term will facilitate better integration of education and training activities (with a view to mutual recognition across the EU) and to ensure the ongoing provision of the necessary competence and expertise at the level of the Qualified Expert. The ENETRAP project is a coordination action (contract number FI6O-516529). It started in April 2005 and runs over a period of 24 months.