100% Online Silica Awareness Training
100% Online Silica Awareness Training
Course Description
| 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. |
Course Delivery
About this course
Welcome to your course. Learning content is provided in an online format within the course.
For our online courses, we recommend that you use Google Chrome as your browser, as other browsers, such as Internet Explorer, may not display the multimedia content of the course.
If you are not currently using Google Chrome please switch browsers before continuing.
Work your way through each of the sections below. All sections must be completed.
When all the learning has been completed and you have correctly answered all the theory questions, you will receive an email regarding your certificate.
For support with this course, please submit a student support request from your student dashboard.
Course Content
| Silica Awareness - What Is Silica | ||||
| Non-accredited Silica Theory Questions - What is silica | Assessment | |||
| Silica Awareness - Risks and Impact on Health | ||||
| Non-accredited Silica Theory Questions - Risks and impact on health | Assessment | |||
| Silica Awareness - Regulatory Requirements | ||||
| Silica Awareness - Conducting risk assessments | ||||
| Non-accredited Silica Theory Questions - Conducting Risk Assessments | Assessment | |||
| Silica Awareness - Safe Work Processes and Procedures | Scorm | |||
| Non-accredited Silica Theory Questions - Safe Work Processes and Procedures | Assessment | |||
| Silica Awareness - Emergency Response to Exposure | ||||
| Non-accredited Silica Theory Questions - Emergency response to exposure | Assessment | |||
| Silica Awareness - Final module |
Entry Requirements
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.
Certificate Renewal Requirements
This certificate does not require renewal.
Learner Right, Responsibilities & Support
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.
Core Skill Requirements
Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
| Learning | I can follow safety advice and learn what to do in emergencies or unfamiliar situations. |
| Reading | I can read and follow simple instructions on safety signs, labels, or emergency guides to help manage the situation. |
| Writing | I can write short notes or fill in checklists about safety equipment. |
| Oral Communication | I can speak clearly and listen carefully when giving or receiving emergency information. |
| Numeracy | I can read gauges, monitor the operating time of equipment, and interpret basic measurements. |
