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Course overview
Following the introduction of the engineered stone ban across the country late last year, new rules for working with products containing more than 1% silica came into effect on 1 September 2024.
HIA has developed a 3 hour course that meets these specific requirements, as outlined by state work safe authorities.
Why do Silica Training?
It is mandatory for a PCBU, where it is reasonably practicable, to provide any information, instruction, training or supervision necessary to protect all persons from health and safety risks. As building sites commonly involve activities that generate respirable crystalline silica (RCS) , it is necessary for the PCBU to provide this training. HIA’s silica training is a simple and cost-effective solution for mitigation and management of RCS risk.
Which states have adopted these requirements?
VIC
Coming Soon – HIA has developed a separate course for VIC to meet their specific regulatory requirements. HIA Members in VIC will be notified when this course is available.
QLD & NSW
HIA's course meets their specific regulatory requirements.
SA,WA,TAS & NT
Safe Work and Work Safe regulators have approved the HIA course.
ACT
If you're in the ACT you will still need to complete the mandatory silica course:
You will learn:
- What is Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS)?
- Which materials contain crystalline silica and how workers can be exposed to RCS
- Current requirements for working with materials containing silica
- Information and tools available for working safely with materials that contain silica
- Air and health monitoring requirements
- New Codes regarding Silica exposure
- Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)
On successful completion of this short course, you will be issued with a HIA Statement of Completion.
CPD points
This workshop has been approved for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points as below:
- NSW – 3pts
- TAS – 3pts
Fees
| Member | Non-member | CITB eligible (SA only) | CTF eligible (WA only) |
| $110.00 | $165.00 | $80.00 | $55.00 |
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$110.00*
for members$165.00*
for non-members3 commencement dates available
* Prices include GST. The course fee does not include required resources (if applicable)
Who would do this training?
Group Training
HIA can provide tailored Professional Development (PD) sessions for your team that are dedicated to the topics that affect your business.
Get in touch to arrange an industry expert-led group session at a time and date that suits you.
Funding partners
Eligibility / Residency Requirements
To apply for CITB funding the student must be:
- A resident of South Australia
- Employed in the construction industry.
- Hold a valid CITB number at registration
Terms and conditions
Eligibility criteria can be amended at any time at the discretion of CITB.
Responsibility
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide evidence and confirm their eligibility for CITB funding prior to enrolling in a course or program.
Eligibility/Residency requirements
Must be one of the below:
- directly employed by residential, commercial or civil construction companies undertaking relevant projects in Western Australia;
- self-employed and undertaking on-site construction, installation and/or fabrication work;
- undertaking on-site construction, installation or fabrication work via employment through sub-contract and/or labour hire arrangements
Funding obligations
- Successful course completion
Upcoming dates
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