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Statement of Attainment Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention 10830NAT

Overview

This course covers the skills and knowledge needed to identify and understand WHS risks when working with crystalline silica. It involves assessing risk, interpreting safety information, and developing safe work practices to prevent dust exposure. It applies to workers in industries such as construction, demolition, mining, and jewellery making/manufacturing using silica-containing materials and requires compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.

This course may be available Fee-Free. Learn more about Fee-Free courses

Qualification:

Statement of Attainment - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention 10830NAT

Course start date:

Multiple start dates throughout the year

Course No:

SA-TS117

Campus:

CIT Bruce 

Duration:

This course will be conducted via face-to-face training over a 4- hour period.

Cost Info:

Enrolment fees for this course are based on the costs per subject as indicated below. Subject costs identified as Full Fee receive no government subsidy. Concessions are not available. The fees below apply unless training as an apprentice or trainee.

If you're currently employed in the ACT construction industry, you may be eligible for ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authoridy (TFA) subsidised training.

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

  • Full fee: $370
  • TFA subsidised fee: $290

Likely Job Outcome:

Upon completing this course and obtaining your statement of attainment, you will be eligible to work in the ACT construction industry. Note that the Course in General Construction Induction (white Card) and the Course in Asbestos Awareness must also be completed prior to working on a construction site.

Application Type:

Full Fee; Fee-Free; Register Your Interest — TFA Subsidy
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Additional Information

Completion of this course will enable the graduate to obtain a Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention Competency Card from CIT that meets current Regulatory requirements.

Note that competency cards are not mandatory and the statement of attainment for completing Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention 10830NAT is sufficient evidence that a person has completed the mandatory training required. WorkSafe ACT would accept a digital copy of the statement of attainment such as a scanned copy or photograph stored on a smart phone or tablet as being evidence of completion of this training.

Enrolment Information

You must be enrolled at least 24 hours prior to course commencement. If you are not enrolled you cannot attend the course. If you are 10 minutes late you may not be admitted to the course.

Course location

Room A207, A Block, CIT Bruce

Course dates

Date Time CRN Bookings
Thu, 4 Jun 2026 08:00 am – 12:00 pm 81037 Apply now
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00 am – 12:00 pm 81038 Apply now
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00 am – 12:00 pm 81039 Apply now
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00 am – 12:00 pm 81040 Apply now

Entry Requirements

This course is open to everyone. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 1 subjects

Complete 1

  • NAT10830001   Prevent crystalline silica exposure
    • CIT Code: WPHS139
      Cost: Full fee $370.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise and mitigate the workplace health and safety risks and hazards of working with crystalline silica containing products. It requires the ability to source and interpret information to assess the level of risk involved in a cutting, drilling or abrading task and to determine a safe system of work for the prevention of exposure to crystalline silica dust. The unit applies to workers in the building and construction, mining and jewellery making/manufacturing industries or anyone intending to use materials that generate crystalline silica dust. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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Diploma Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220
Certificate IV Building and Construction CPC40120
Certificate II Construction Pathways CPC20220
Statement Attainment Course Asbestos Awareness 11084NAT
Statement Attainment Course Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials 11348NAT

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au