Course Details

Monitoring Respirable Dust in Coal Mines, Mineral Mines and Quarries (Awareness)

MRES22AW
 

This course was developed to provide awareness for persons working in Queensland coal, mineral mines and quarries. 
 
The following topics are covered as part of this course:
•             sampling to AS 2985—2009 Australian standard: workplace atmospheres—a method for     
              sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust
•             appropriate data to be collected during sampling, including observations
•             use and applications of real-time monitors
•             use and application of an anemometer
•             dust observation methods and best practices for underground mines
•             dust observation methods and best practices for surface mines

     Monitoring Respirable Dust in Coal Mines, Mineral and Quarries 

(Awareness Course) 

 
 
Target Audience

Persons wishing to gain awareness of how to conduct respirable dust monitoring for Queensland coal, mineral mines, and quarries

 Duration
2 hours
 Mode of Delivery
Online
 Course Cost
$300
 Course  Description 

The following topics are covered:
  • sampling to AS 2985—2009 Australian standard: workplace atmospheres; method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust
  • appropriate data to be collected during sampling, including observations 
  • use and applications of real-time monitors 
  • use and application of an anemometer 
  • dust observation methods and best practices for underground mines
  • dust observation methods and best practices for surface mines.​
  • Note: While these extra topics are addressed during training, they may not be assessed as part of this course, as they are not specifically required by the unit of competency as set out in the training package.
 Material and equipment   required
 
To study in this course, you will require a networked device to enable:
  • Access to the training materials
  • Completion of assessment material online 
 Assessments


  
 Payment Method
 
 Short answer questions 
 
We offer the following payment method for this course:
 
  • Credit card – same day access to course commencement (if payment made during business hours)
  • For more information about payment methods and payment terms, see the ‘Fees and Refunds’ section of the Learner Handbook on the Learner Information Page
 Further information 
On successful completion, you will be issued with a Certificate of Completion – Monitoring Respirable Dust Awareness
Please note that, in accordance with Clause 3.3 of the RTO Standards 2015, Simtars RTO has up to 30 days in which to issue the certification document, providing all assessments are completed as satisfactory and all fees are paid. 
For further information, please contact Simtars on (07) 3810 6328 or email training@simtars.com.au
 
 

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