Nationally Accredited Unit of Competency

• CPCSIL3001 – Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica

Prerequisite: White Card

Course Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to work with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

The unit includes preparing for and identifying tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to be used while working with products and materials containing CS. The unit also covers the review of working with products and materials containing CS. Worksites may be in factory or workshop settings or commercial and residential settings, and/or construction sites, including demolition sites.

This silica awareness course is Nationally Accredited and has been identified as an approved training course by SafeWork NSW, QLD, and SA. While the state of Victoria has not mandated a specific course, health and safety regulations do stated that employers must provide information, instruction and training to their workers regarding exposure to silica.

• Prepare to handle products and materials containing CS.
• Perform work.
• Perform maintenance activities and clean-up of work area.
• Review working with products containing CS.