Silica Awareness Training

Whilst there are no pre-requisite units for this competency, we strongly recommend participants should hold:

• CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

The Silica Awareness course will teach participants what silica is, its health effects, where it may be found in the workplace, and methods to assist workers to work safely with silica.

Silica – the new silent killer… Take all the precautions possible

• What is silica?
• Basic health hazards associated with exposure to silica and respirable crystalline silica dust
• Common products containing silica
• Common tasks that could result in exposure
• Typical control measures that may be implemented to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust including engineering controls, work practices and personal protective equipment

You can self enrol and start anytime. Once you fill in all the required details, you will recieve login details to your own student portal and have access to the following:

• Leaners Guide
• Unit Assessment Tool
• Message Portal (send queries if assistance is required)

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On successful completion of the full course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for this training.