CPCSIL3001 - Work with products and materials containing crystalline silica

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Candidates must provide and have access to:

• A real or simulated worksite/s.
• Follow environmental requirements and sustainability principles.
• Complete relevant tasks or work specifications listed in the exams.
• Supply appropriate documents, materials, tools, equipment, PPE and P2 half-face disposable and re-usable RPE currently approved for use in industry and worksite.
• Access to relevant codes of practice, Australian Standards, legislation, regulations and requirements of workplace policies and procedures as required by Commonwealth, state and territory regulators.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to work with products and materials containing crystalline silica (CS) and respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

The unit includes preparing for and identifying tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to be used while working with products and materials containing CS.

The unit also covers the review of working with products and materials containing CS.

Worksites may be in factory or workshop settings or commercial and residential settings, and/or construction sites, including demolition sites.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Relevant work health and safety (WHS) state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm jurisdictional requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Unit Sector

Building and Construction