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Course details
Silica has been a long standing health hazard as Breathing crystalline Silica Dust can cause silicosis, which in severe cases can be disabling, or even fatal. In our Silica Awareness Training program, you will learn about:
- What Is Silica?
- What Is Silicosis?
- Legislation Relating To Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Common Products Containing Silica
- RCS Exposure Standards
- Health Impacts Related To Silica Exposure
- Risk Management For Work With Materials Containing Silica
- Safe Work Methods
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Case Studies
Course name
Silica Awareness
Duration
4 hours face to face
Cost
$225 (inc. GST) per person
Course code
This is non nationally accredited program
On-site & Group bookings
Available on request
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Target audience
This unit and training is suitable for all personnel who work with products containing silica particles including those the following industries cement / concrete, asphalt, abrasive blasting / sandblasting, stonemason, brick / block laying, demolition, furnaces, rock drilling and other associated areas.
Outcomes of Silica Awareness Training
Students who complete this course will receive a Statement of Attendance. The Statement is issued by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd.

Course delivery
Face to face training and assessment is conducted at one of Link Resources purpose built training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted on-site at the premises of industry clients providing there a suitable infrastructure and industry training facilities.
Link Resources Training Facilities:
Sunshine Coast →
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575
Brisbane →
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Moreton Bay →
Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Adelaide →
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
Devonport →
14 Loone Ln, Spreyton TAS 7310
Launceston →
55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250
Melbourne →
24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Gippsland →
48A Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844

Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements exist for this course.
No pre-requisites exist for this course.
Payment Options
Please see the Link Resources Payments, Cancellations and Refund Policy below in Student Information for all details on Payments for your course.
Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, eftpos, cash or cheque. For billing information including who to write a cheque to, please email accounts@link-resources.com.au or call (07) 5491 2144
Pathways
- Training & Education Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may undertake a range of associated resources and infrastructure units and qualifications.
- Employment Pathways: After achieving these units of competency students may seek employment or additional responsibilities in various industries.

Our locations
Link Resources has purpose-built training facilities all across Australia to meet your specific training requirements.
Sunshine Coast
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575
Brisbane
18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
Moreton Bay
Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503
Adelaide
414B Churchill Road, Kilburn SA 5084
Devonport
14 Loone Ln, Spreyton TAS 7310
Launceston
55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250
Melbourne
24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192
Gippsland
48A Standing Drive, Traralgon East VIC 3844
This course and all related training and assessment services are delivered by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO Provider Number 45483).
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