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Silica Dust Code of Practice

Learn how to manage respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing workplaces.

Gain the knowledge to eliminate or minimise exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) at work and understand your obligations under Australia's first silica dust code of practice for the construction industry.

Our Silica Dust Code of Practice Awareness course is completely online and self-paced. Upskill today and receive a certificate of completion and ecard.


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Overview

Silica dust has been a long-standing health hazard that has caused a great deal of disease and death. Inhaling dust that contains silica particles can build up in the lungs over many years and scar them, resulting in silicosis.

In May 2023, Australia's first Silica Dust code of practice for the construction industry was introduced. Our Silica Code of Practice Awareness course, details how to eliminate or minimise exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) at work and meet your obligations under the code of practice.

Our silica code of practice awareness training is provided 100% online. Each part is interactive with multiple-choice questions to improve knowledge retention. For your convenience, it can be completed over time, and your progress will be saved so you can log in and out at your leisure.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who is likely to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica (silica dust) in their normal work environment as well as duty holders should be provided with appropriate training.

Please note that WorkSafe ACT mandates that workers in the Australian Capital Territory must complete a specific nationally accredited course called "1083NAT - Course in silica exposure and prevention". This is NOT that course.

For Individuals:
  • Who may be exposed to silica dust in their workplaces such as those in the building and construction trades
  • To ensure that they remain safe while on-site
  • Wanting to make sure their skills and knowledge are current and up-to-date with the latest information and Code of Practice requirements


For Businesses:
  • Needing to ensure staff are appropriately trained when they may be exposed to silica dust
  • Wanting to minimise and manage the risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in construction work, and the manufacturing of construction elements.
  • That want a simple and easy way to manage staff courses with a employer account (simple invoicing, access to staff certificates and personalised training page
  • Wanting to make sure their skills and knowledge are current and up-to-date with the latest information and Code of Practice requirements

Course outline

This self paced online course has been designed to provide you with a good understanding of the various issues covered by the QLD Code of Practice: Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements (2022).

This course has 10 parts:

  • About Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)
  • RCS Codes of Practice
  • Planning RCS work
  • Worker consultation
  • Identifying RCS hazards
  • Selecting RCS risk controls
  • Implementing RCS risk controls
  • Respiratory protective equipment
  • House-keeping and RCS
  • Air & Health Monitoring

Course requirements

  • access to the internet (this course is delivered online)
  • an internet enabled device, computer, tablet or smart phone

Note: The multimedia is delivered in English but the scripts and assessments can be converted into any language.

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AT A GLANCE
delivery

Online

cost

$55 (Includes GST)

duration

30mins (approx) in your own time

intake

Start any time

certification

A certificate of completion will be emailed on completion of the course.

Learner support

If you have learning or physical needs, including difficulties accessing a computer or the internet, or English Language, Literacy or Numeracy (LL&N) needs, please contact us prior to attending your course and we can discuss suitable support options.

If you are concerned that your language, literacy or numeracy skills will not be sufficient to complete the course, please complete our free, online interactive LL&N assessment. You will need to create an account and log in. We will contact you to discuss your results and any support we can provide or refer you to other suitable support agencies.


Why Choose Inscope Training?


100% online course

100% Online Course

Complete your awareness course quickly and easily online, no need to visit a classroom.

Instant Certification

Instant Certificate

Receive your Statement of Completion certificate as soon as you complete the course.

Industry relevant content

Industry-relevant content

Our course content is kept up to date with Industry changes.

Self-paced

Learn at your own pace

We keep a record of how far you've progressed with your course, so you can complete it whenever it suits you.

Are you looking to upskill or improve your job prospects?

We offer industry-relevant accredited and awareness short courses with flexible delivery around Australia.




If you’re a business and want to put multiple employees through our short courses, our Employer Accounts make it easy.

Manage your staff or student training online through our Employer Accounts portal. Call us on 1300 579 808 for an obligation-free discussion and demonstration.




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