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Non-accredited - Silica and Asbestos Awareness Training


This non-accredited Asbestos and Silica Awareness course is designed for workers, supervisors and others who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or be exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) during their work. It is relevant across construction, demolition, renovation, maintenance, manufacturing, mining and resources, transport, cleaning, installation and other work environments where asbestos or silica-containing materials may be present or disturbed.

Participants will learn where asbestos and crystalline silica are commonly found, the ways direct and secondary exposure can occur, the associated health risks, and how these risks are managed in the workplace. The course covers recognising potential hazards, understanding appropriate silica dust controls, and responding safely when asbestos is suspected by stopping work, avoiding further disturbance and reporting the concern in accordance with workplace procedures.

This course may support workplace asbestos and silica information, instruction and training arrangements by increasing awareness of the hazards and relevant safe work practices.

This course is non-accredited and does not, by itself, authorise participants to handle, disturb, sample, clean up or remove asbestos or suspected ACM, undertake asbestos-related or licensed asbestos removal work, or perform silica-related tasks without the controls, task-specific training, instruction and supervision required for the work.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 1 Hour

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID). 

Please note: This awareness course does not authorise participants to identify asbestos through sampling, remove or dispose of asbestos-containing materials, or undertake asbestos-related or licensed asbestos removal work, or perform silica-related tasks without the controls, task-specific training, instruction and supervision required for the work.

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.


Delivery mode: Fully Online and Online with face-to-face. The online learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 2 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course may be expected to complete both written and practical tasks.

The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
Unit Period
Non-accredited - Silica Awareness Training Not applicable
Non-accredited - Asbestos Awareness Training Not applicable

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.

Demonstrations and Assessments conducted during face-to-face training sessions may include:  

Practical Demonstration: 

  • Identify silica hazards, assess risks, and determine appropriate control measures.
  • Recognising and reporting a potential asbestos hazard.

Knowledge Check:

  • A knowledge check containing multiple-choice questions.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909