Silica Awareness Skillset

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Suitable for those working with & around products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) & using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to reduce exposure to respirable CS.

Course Overview

This skillset specifies the skills and knowledge required to use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protective equipment (RPE), within the workplace and includes the following units:

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

CPCSIL2001 Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment

Entry Requirements

Prerequisite Units:

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry (included in this skillset)

Other Requirements: There are no other requirements for entry to this course.

Units of Competency

CPCSIL2001 : Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protective equipment (RPE), within the workplace.

The unit includes the planning considerations prior to using RPE; performing fit checking; complying with use requirements and following cleaning, maintenance and storage of RPE.

The unit is suitable for those working with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) and using RPE to mitigate exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety (WHS) state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.
CPCCWHS2001 : Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces.

It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.

The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity.

It applies to workers in the construction industry.

This unit also relates directly to the general construction induction training requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and relevant occupational health and safety regulations for Victoria and for Western Australia. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry covers these induction training requirements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Further Details

Health & Safety Advisory Service offers credit transfer for statements of attainment and qualifications issued by other Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in Australia. To apply, you must provide original or certified copies of documents and agree to verification processes. Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) transcript can also be used for recognition.

We also offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for those who have relevant prior knowledge or experience through formal, non-formal, or informal learning. To apply for RPL, you must:

Demonstrate relevant prior learning and experience
Provide proof of formal or non-formal training, or informal learning
Submit authenticated documents or work samples
Show current skills in an interview or observation

For more information, contact us.

Course Details

Duration½ Day

Delivery ModeFace to face

Nationally RecognisedYes

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Silica Awareness Skillset

Course Overview

Entry Requirements

Units of Competency

CPCSIL2001 : Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment

CPCCWHS2001 : Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Further Details

Course Details

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Silica Awareness Skillset