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- RTO CODE: 91826
- Mon-Sat | 7am-10pm
You can only do this course Face-to-Face. The course takes 4 hours.
About half of the earth’s crust is silicon dioxide. Crystalline Silica can be found in soil, sand and granite. It is also present in grout, bitumen and rock, gravel, glass and cement.
Quartz is the most common crystalline silica. Cristobalite, and Tridymite, are two other forms crystalline silica. All three forms can become respirable particles when workers cut, drill or grind crystalline silica-containing objects. Silica is the generic term used to describe crystalline silica, including crystalline quartz.
Since the beginning of stone masonry, and mining, silica has been a health hazard. It has caused millions of cases of illness and death.
The increasing number of workers affected by respirable crystalline silica has made this a hot topic. Australia and other countries have seen a rise in the diagnosis of silicosis in workers who work in mining, construction, and now with engineered stones.
This course is mandated by law in Victoria, and is a requirement for many workers entering a construction site. Many workplaces now also require this silica training as part of their EBA agreements. On ACT worksites, this has been required in addition to the White Card for many years and the course for 10830NAT silica awareness in Melbourne as well as Asbestos Awareness is becoming a requirement nationally. For plumbers and electricians and some other trades you now also require 11348NAT Course in working with Asbestos containing materials.
According to Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, PCBUs are required to ensure that workers who may be exposed to asbestos or asbestos-containing material (ACMs), attend a course approved in asbestos awareness.
WorkSafe ACT requires workers to complete 11084NAT Course in Asbestos Awareness (previously 10675NAT) and CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely within the construction industry. 10830NAT Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention has become mandatory for construction industry workers in the ACT. It looks as though it will shortly come to other states.
The Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention specifies what is required to recognize the workplace health and security risks and hazards that are inherent in working with products containing crystalline silica and to plan and implement safe systems of work to reduce exposure to within the mandatory exposure limits.
The course outcomes are applicable to workers in the building and construction industry, workers in the jewellery industry, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone whose health and well-being may be at risk due to exposure to crystalline silica dust.
Graduates will be able identify and apply these knowledge in the context of their jobs for their own safety as well as the safety of co-workers and bystanders.
Nationally Recognised Silica training delivered via online Live Webinar or face to face is a 4-hour course. It provides a general overview on how to protect yourself from silica.
The course must be delivered face-to-face at this stage. Please contact AlertForce at 1800 900 22 to find out to discuss location training options.
Once you are deemed competent, a Statement of Achievement in 10830NAT course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention will be issued to you. This will be your proof of completion as the course is now mandatory by legislation in the ACT. It may soon come to other states of Australia as engineered stone becomes outlawed.
Only approved silica training organisations on training.gov.au can offer face-to-face courses and in some circumstances online via Live Webinar. Online courses, which are not nationally recognised, may be offered by some websites, but they may not meet national standards and will definitely not be accepted in the ACT.
The cost of silica training in Melbourne varies according to the course and the organisation. AlertForce charges $397 per person.
Regular Silica Exposure Prevention Training in Melbourne will take place including private course at your workplace. You may be eligible for a discount if you have multiple employees who need to complete the training.
Ask about Training Authority Fund Subsidies if you work primarily in Canberra if you do most of your work there. Otherwise, in Victoria there is currently no funding available.
Anyone working with engineered stone, concrete, bricks, or other silica-containing materials, such as stonemasons, tilers, plumbers, or demolition workers, should consider enrolling in a silica dust safety course in Melbourne. Employers are increasingly making this course a prerequisite as part of internal OHS / or national WHS policies or EBA agreements.
Yes, the course is relevant to anyone who may be exposed to respirable crystalline silica, including workers in ceramics, glass manufacturing, metal polishing, and even certain DIY or landscaping roles. The silica dust safety course in Melbourne provides essential knowledge for managing risks in various industries.
Absolutely. Businesses with multiple employees can request on-site or private group sessions, which often come with a discounted rate. This option is ideal for organisations aiming to meet silica dust safety standards efficiently while ensuring staff receive consistent, high-quality training.
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