10830NAT Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention (Face-to-Face)

• NAT10830001 Prevent crystalline silica exposure

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What You'll Learn

• Learn to identify crystalline silica hazards in materials like concrete, bricks, and tiles
• Understand and apply safety laws, codes of practice, and safe work methods to protect yourself and others
• Recognise and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Develop effective silica risk control plans and meet essential workplace safety standards
• Identify the limitations of personal respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
• Apply safe systems of work in a variety of environments and tasks

Who Is This Course For?

• Work in industries such as construction, demolition, tunnelling, mining, stonemasonry, or jewellery manufacturing
• Use or handle materials like engineered stone, concrete, bricks, tiles, or mortar
• Are responsible for workplace safety planning, hazard identification, or risk control
• Need to meet legislative requirements for crystalline silica risk management
• Require training to comply with workplace or contractor safety requirements

How the Training Works

• Delivered in person at one of our approved training facilities by a qualified industry trainer
• Total course duration is 4 hours, including practical activities and assessment
• Learners will participate in group discussions, view presentations, and engage directly with the trainer and peers in a collaborative learning environment
• Our workshops are equipped with physical samples, dust control attachments, and PPE for hands-on demonstration

• Identifying physical samples of silica-containing materials
• Reviewing and interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and product specifications
• Exploring and applying risk control strategies through guided discussion and examples
• Developing a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) or silica risk control plan based on real-world scenarios
• Practicing with actual or replica dust control tools and respiratory protection equipment under trainer guidance

• Theory assessment (multiple choice and short answer questions)
• Hands-on identification tasks using physical or visual sample materials and PPE
• Case study-based risk control plans or SWMS creation

Eligibility Requirements
To fully participate and stay safe during practical activities, you should meet the following:

• Proof of identity must be supplied by you on the day of training and original copies will be verified by your trainer
• You must be at least 14 years of age to participate in the training
• Students under 18 years of age must supply parental consent (unless you are linked to an employer)
• You need a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have one, you can apply for it for free at www.usi.gov.au

• Reading and completing knowledge questions (basic reading and writing at Year 10 level)
• Read and interpret safety data sheets, legislation, and workplace procedures
• Complete documentation such as control plans and hazard reports
• Following verbal instructions from the trainer
• Use a digital device (tablet/smartphone/laptop) for assessments

• Be physically able to stand, move, and interact with display materials and training equipment during the session
• Be physically fit and well to wear respiratory equipment, as required for demonstration or fitting activities

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