Silica Awareness

Dust containing respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is generated by high-energy processes in the construction industry (e.g. cutting, drilling, grinding, polishing of silica-containing materials). Inhaling RCS can lead to silicosis, an incurable lung disease that can lead to disability and death. It can also contribute to lung cancer, renal cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

It is important for workers who may be exposed to RCS to understand the risks associated with exposure to RCS, how to identify and control risks.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no pre-requisites for attending this session, however basic English language skills are recommended.

 DELIVERY

This session is delivered over two (2) hours in a face-to-face classroom setting.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

It is expected that participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the following areas:

• What RCS is
• Identifying tasks that generate RCS
• RCS-related health risks
• Legislative requirements relating to RCS
• Working safely around areas where RCS is present

 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Participants will be required to successfully complete a short knowledge exam. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a Statement of Attendance.

 COURSE FEE

• Fee Table

  Short course code and title	Full Fee	Funding SEQ	Funding Regional	Funding Remote
  SGATF2F Silica General Awareness Training (non-accredited)	Call for quote	$150.00	$150.00	$150.00
  AGAT Asbestos general awareness training (non-accredited)	Call for quote	$150.00	$187.50	$225.00
  BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business	Call for quote	$360.00	$450.00	$540.00
  BSBSUS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	Call for quote	$240.00	$300.00	$360.00
  BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control	Call for quote	$360.00	$450.00	$540.00
  CPCCCM2010 Work safely on scaffolding higher than two metres	Call for quote	$300.00	$375.00	$450.00
  CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights	Call for quote	$300.00	$375.00	$450.00
  CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging	$1,350.00	$600.00	$750.00	$900.00
  CPCCLHS3001A Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist	$1,038.00	$938.00	$1,172.50	$1,407.00
  CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level	$1,750.00	$600.00	$750.00	$900.00
  CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level	$1,750.00	$225.00	$281.25	$337.50
  CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level	$1,250.00	$300.00	$375.00	$450.00
  CPCCLSF3001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level	$1,555.00	$300.00	$375.00	$450.00
  CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry	$120.00	$70.00	$87.50	$105.00
  CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	Call for quote	$240.00	$300.00	$360.00
  HLTAID003 Provide first aid	Call for quote	$80.00	$100.00	$120.00
  TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform	$410.00	$180.00	$225.00	$270.00
  TLILIC0002 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)	Call for quote	$938.00	$1,172.50	$1,407.00
  TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck	$695.00	$225.00	$281.25	$337.50
  TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)	$695.00	$225.00	$281.25	$337.50
  TLILIC0008 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)	$1,038.00	$938.00	$1,172.50	$1,407.00
  USESSS001A Use swing stage scaffolds safely	Call for quote	$150.00	$187.50	$225.00
  WHSQHSRNCB01 Health and Safety Representative (HSR) WHSQ approved course – Initial (5 days)	$770.00	$240.00	$300.00	$360.00

  For breakdown of regional/remote loading please see here: CSQ Location Loadings 

COURSE CALENDAR

View upcoming course dates, otherwise contact the CSTC office on 07 3373 8888.