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Silica Awareness

Non-accredited training

This non-accredited silica awareness course is designed for workers, supervisors, and others who may be exposed to crystalline silica dust during their work, or who are responsible for overseeing work activities that may generate respirable crystalline silica (RCS. This includes individuals undertaking activities such as cutting, drilling, grinding, polishing, or handling materials that contain silica. The course is applicable across a wide range of work environments where these activities occur, including construction, manufacturing, resources, maintenance, transport, and dental environments.


It supports workplaces in meeting their obligation to provide information and training on silica risks and safe work practices. The course provides a practical overview of where silica is found, how exposure can occur, including both direct and secondary exposure, and how risks can be controlled, helping participants make informed decisions and reinforcing a prevention-focused safety culture.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

Non-accredited - Silica Awareness

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 1 Hour

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID). 

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.


Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face. The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 2 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course may be expected to complete both written and practical tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Demonstrations and Assessments conducted during face-to-face training sessions may include:  

Practical Demonstration: 

  • Identify silica hazards, assess risks, and determine appropriate control measures. 

Knowledge Check:

  • A knowledge check containing multiple-choice questions.
This course does not lead to a nationally recognised certificate