For detailed information and forms, please visit the APS New User page.
An APS User Registration Form must be submitted for each new user to the APS. Non-US citizens must have security clearance before access to the laboratory will be granted. If you are a citizen of, or your employer is located in, a sensitive country, you must register at lease 12 weeks in advance. Therefore, we encourage users to register with the APS as soon as possible. The APS User Guide provides detailed information on the requirements and process for gaining access to APS facilities. Once access to the facility is granted through the APS User Office, you will be scheduled to complete the necessary training:
- Establish current status for General Employee Radiation Training (GERT)
- Complete APS Orientation (APS101) and receive APS badge
- Complete ANL User Facility Orientation (ESH100U)
- Complete Cyber Security Program Training (ESH223)
- Complete Electrical Safety Awareness (ESH377)
- Complete Beamline-specific training (Sector Orientation)
- Complete laser safety training, if required
All required training is administered by the APS User Office with the exception of Beamline-specific training (Sector Orientation), which is administered by the CAT staff. One MUST complete these required courses before any hands-on work can begin at the beamlines. The time needed for on-site orientation can be minimized by reading both the GERT study guide and the orientation study guide before coming to the facility. APS101 must be renewed every 5 years. GERT must be renewed ever 2 years.
Returning Users
Returning badged APS Users, who have received confirmation of their awarded beam time, will be allowed access to the facility by presenting their APS User badge to the guards at the entrance gate. Returning users MUST have CURRENT General Employee Radiation Training (GERT), APS Orientation (APS101), Cyber Security Training (ESH223), Electrical Safety Awareness (ESH377) and beamline-specific (Sector Orientation) training before any hands-on work can begin at the beamlines.
All required training is administered by the APS User Office with the exception of Beamline-specific training (Sector Orientation), which is administered by the CAT staff. Training on these required courses MUST be current before any hands-on work can begin at the beamlines. The time needed for on-site orientation can be minimized by reading both the GERT study guide and the orientation study guide before coming to the facility.
APS101 must be renewed every 5 years. GERT must be renewed ever 2 years. If you are unsure of your current training status, please contact the APS User Office to verify. To schedule training please contact the APS User Office directly. Training should be scheduled so that it is completed before the start of the users beam time. Sector Orientation will be administered by CAT staff prior to the start of a users scheduled beam time.
