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Apply risk-based respirable dust monitoring that meets Queensland mining & quarry obligations (QGL02, AS 2985):

• Design monitoring around credible exposures, tasks and workgroups.
• Set sampling duration/flow; correct PBZ placement; manage field blanks & QC.
• Assemble & calibrate pumps/cyclones; keep compliant records.
• Use real-time instruments to screen and trend; integrate with gravimetric data.
• Calculate mg/m³ & TWA; compare to exposure standards (dust & RCS).
• Complete chain-of-custody to NATA labs; produce clear, action-oriented reports.

• Legislation & guidance: QLD framework, RSHQ obligations, QGL02, AS 2985.
• Sampling design: personal vs area, task strategy, shift coverage, duration & flow.
• Equipment & setup: pumps, cyclones, filters, calibrators, leak checks.
• Real-time monitoring: strengths, limits and integration with gravimetric.
• Data & reporting: chain-of-custody, calculations, records, templates and actions.
• Controls: engineering, administrative, PPE; communicating risk & verification.

Statement of Attainment: BSBWHS419 – Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes. Specialist respirable-dust topics acknowledged with a Statement of Completion (non-accredited).

No formal prerequisites. Basic WHS knowledge and access to a device with internet are recommended.

• Online theory checks (pre-workshop).
• Observed practical tasks using dust pumps & instruments.
• Final knowledge validation and a concise monitoring report.

• Health & safety professionals in coal, metalliferous or quarry operations.
• Supervisors and statutory ticket holders implementing WHS monitoring.
• Workers who conduct or oversee respirable dust sampling.

Complements occupational hygiene skill sets and safety supervisor development; a foundation for broader WHS monitoring responsibilities.

Tuition: $1,600 (GST exempt). See Fees & Refunds for full terms.

Mode of Delivery: Blended – online modules 1-day practical workshop

Location: Simtars Training Centre, Redbank QLD

Learning Sequence & Time Commitment:

• Pre-reading: ~5 hours
• Online learning: ~4–5 hours (must be completed before workshop)
• Face-to-face workshop: 1 day (practical & final assessment)

Recommendation: allow 2–3 weeks to complete pre-reading/online learning prior to workshop.

Entry Requirements & Suitability

• No formal prerequisites; basic WHS knowledge recommended
• Working in (or entering) mining/quarrying or related industry
• Device internet for online learning

Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital Skills (LLND): brief self-assessment before enrolment to ensure suitability.

Student Support: Reasonable adjustments available—contact our team prior to enrolment.

Assessment Methods:

• Online theory assessments (pre-workshop)
• Observed practical tasks during workshop
• Final knowledge validation and report

Credential Issued: Statement of Attainment – BSBWHS419

Issuance Timeframe: AQF certification issued within 30 calendar days of successful completion and fee settlement

Academic Integrity & AI Use: submit your own work; AI-assisted work only where explicitly allowed and acknowledged.

• Tuition Fee: $1,600 (GST exempt)
• Payment Options: Credit card, EFT, purchase order

Funding: None available

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Adjustments may include alternative formats, extended time, and accessible resources. Contact Student Support to discuss options.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Evidence may include workplace documents, third-party reports or previous qualifications.

Credit Transfer: Provide a certified Statement of Attainment if you have already completed BSBWHS419 with another RTO.

• Cooling-off Period: 10 business days
• Unique Student Identifier (USI): required before certification
• Privacy: managed under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) & Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld)

This course is delivered directly by Simtars (Registration Code: 45647).