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Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica – Silica Awareness and Handling Training – CPCSIL3001 supports participants with the skills and knowledge required to use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protective equipment (RPE), within the workplace. It also supports participants with working with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

This short course includes prerequisite unit CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

Day Blended Course with Pre-Training Online Activities – Delivered On-Site Across NSW (Max 12 Participants)
Engage in a nationally recognised short course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to safely work with crystalline silica (CS) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in diverse workplace settings.

Why This Course Matters

• Understand the health risks associated with crystalline silica exposure.
• Learn to use, fit-check, clean, maintain, and store respiratory protective equipment (RPE) effectively.
• Gain practical workplace strategies to manage risks in factories, workshops, residential/commercial zones, construction, and demolition sites

Detailed course information from training.gov.au – CPCSIL3001

• Planning considerations before RPE use.
• Performing fit checks and adhering to usage requirements.
• Cleaning, maintenance & storage of RPE.
• Selecting appropriate tools, PPE, and RPE for working with CS.
• Risk review and mitigation strategies when handling CS/RCS

Ideal for workers handling work materials containing silica—such as construction, demolition, fabrication, or maintenance professionals—requiring RPE to reduce exposure risks.

• Format: 1-day in-class workshop, preceded by online pre-training.
• Location: Delivered on-site at your NSW workplace; flexible tailored delivery available.
• Capacity: Limited to 12 participants for hands-on learning.

• Upon completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for the following units:
  • CPCCWHS2001 – Use and maintain respiratory protective equipment
  • CPCSIL3001 – Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica

• Experienced provider with thousands of students trained since 2014 – RTO 91812
• High completion rates (85%+), covering 1,300+ NSW towns and cities
• Flexible delivery focused on workplace relevance and safety outcomes

• Nationally recognised statement of attainment
• Workplace-based delivery — we come to your NSW site
• Flexible blended format: minimal time away from work
• Compliance aligned — practical skills for safety and regulatory requirements

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