Silica Awareness Course cost: course providers compared

We compared 15 silica awareness providers. Published prices run $44 to $400, taken from each provider's own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the provider before you book.

Need the rules first? Read the silica awareness key facts and FAQ.

Western Australia (7)

Provider	Price	Duration	Delivery	Locations	Notes
Safety Training Professionals (STP), Perth RTO 52431	$44	1 to 2 hours	online	Online	Non-accredited, Certificate of Completion. Page says 10830NAT is required in the ACT but not currently mandatory in Western Australia.
Housing Industry Association (HIA)	$165	3 hours	See site	Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)	HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS) RTO 22570	$295	4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations	online + practical	On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA	CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.
Construction Skills Training Centre (CSTC) RTO 1974	$400	5 hours	face-to-face	82 Beaufort Street, Perth WA	10830NAT. No formal prerequisites. Page names RTO 1974 with Creative Safety Initiatives (RTO 88216).
AlertForce RTO 91826	See site	4 hour session	face-to-face or live webinar	Perth, Other capital cities	10830NAT. WA funded options mentioned. The page is inconsistent on WA: the heading says the training is now mandatory while the body says accredited training is not specifically mandated, so treat the mandatory claim with caution.
Licences 4 Work Perth (Just Careers Training) RTO 91413	See site	4 hours	face-to-face and online	Malaga, Kenwick, Rockingham, Joondalup	10830NAT. The silica course is listed on the asbestos awareness page.
NECA Learn (WA)	See site	About 1 hour	online	Online (self-paced)	CPD certificate. Listed by WorkSafe WA as an approved non-accredited course.

Safety Training Professionals (STP), Perth$44
Duration
1 to 2 hours
Delivery
online
Where
Online
RTO
52431
Non-accredited, Certificate of Completion. Page says 10830NAT is required in the ACT but not currently mandatory in Western Australia.
Housing Industry Association (HIA)$165
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
See site
Where
Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)
HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS)$295
Duration
4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations
Delivery
online + practical
Where
On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA
RTO
22570
CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.
Construction Skills Training Centre (CSTC)$400
Duration
5 hours
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
82 Beaufort Street, Perth WA
RTO
1974
10830NAT. No formal prerequisites. Page names RTO 1974 with Creative Safety Initiatives (RTO 88216).
AlertForceSee site
Duration
4 hour session
Delivery
face-to-face or live webinar
Where
Perth, Other capital cities
RTO
91826
10830NAT. WA funded options mentioned. The page is inconsistent on WA: the heading says the training is now mandatory while the body says accredited training is not specifically mandated, so treat the mandatory claim with caution.
Licences 4 Work Perth (Just Careers Training)See site
Duration
4 hours
Delivery
face-to-face and online
Where
Malaga, Kenwick, Rockingham, Joondalup
RTO
91413
10830NAT. The silica course is listed on the asbestos awareness page.
NECA Learn (WA)See site
Duration
About 1 hour
Delivery
online
Where
Online (self-paced)
CPD certificate. Listed by WorkSafe WA as an approved non-accredited course.

Queensland (4)

Provider	Price	Duration	Delivery	Locations	Notes
Housing Industry Association (HIA)	$165	3 hours	See site	Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)	HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
Master Builders Queensland	$200	3 hours	face-to-face or livestream	Livestream, Private groups of 10+ in South East QLD	Statement of Completion. Page says it is not a Nationally Recognised Training course and meets WHSQ criteria for approved training.
National Courses RTO 41072	$250	3 hours	face-to-face	Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast	CPCSIL3001, entirely face to face, same-day Statement of Attainment. Says no formal expiry but recommends refreshing every two years.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS) RTO 22570	$295	4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations	online + practical	On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA	CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.

Housing Industry Association (HIA)$165
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
See site
Where
Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)
HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
Master Builders Queensland$200
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
face-to-face or livestream
Where
Livestream, Private groups of 10+ in South East QLD
Statement of Completion. Page says it is not a Nationally Recognised Training course and meets WHSQ criteria for approved training.
National Courses$250
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast
RTO
41072
CPCSIL3001, entirely face to face, same-day Statement of Attainment. Says no formal expiry but recommends refreshing every two years.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS)$295
Duration
4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations
Delivery
online + practical
Where
On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA
RTO
22570
CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.

New South Wales (8)

Provider	Price	Duration	Delivery	Locations	Notes
Edway Training RTO 91401	$95	Self-paced	online	Online (Melbourne page; a Sydney page also exists)	Certificate of Completion. Page says not nationally recognised. Start anytime. Search snippets showed $49 but the page itself says $95.
TAFE NSW	$105	1.5 hours	online	Online (self-paced)	Silica awareness and safety. 6 months access. CPD certificate of completion, not a unit of competency. Developed with SafeWork NSW and Building Commission NSW. Aimed at construction, manufacturing and engineered stone. Page warns it may not meet the requirements of your state or territory. RTO number not on the page.
Housing Industry Association (HIA)	$165	3 hours	See site	Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)	HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
Master Builders Association NSW	$200	2 to 3 hours	face-to-face	Forest Lodge, Sydney, Regional dates, Client site (minimum 15 participants)	Page says it meets SafeWork NSW criteria and lists miners and quarry workers among attendees. 3 CPD points. No RTO number or nationally recognised claim on the page.
National Courses RTO 41072	$250	3 hours	face-to-face	Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast	CPCSIL3001, entirely face to face, same-day Statement of Attainment. Says no formal expiry but recommends refreshing every two years.
Safety Australia Training RTO 40907	$250	3 hours	online + practical	100% online (5 recorded video practicals), Face-to-face at Homebush West, NSW	CPCSIL3001. RTO 40907 is Health Security & Education Pty Ltd, which issues the Statement of Attainment. Prerequisite CPCCWHS2001 (white card).
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS) RTO 22570	$295	4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations	online + practical	On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA	CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.
Fusion Training Solutions RTO 91812	See site	1 day	blended	On-site across NSW (max 12 participants)	Covers CPCCWHS2001 and CPCSIL3001.

Edway Training$95
Duration
Self-paced
Delivery
online
Where
Online (Melbourne page; a Sydney page also exists)
RTO
91401
Certificate of Completion. Page says not nationally recognised. Start anytime. Search snippets showed $49 but the page itself says $95.
TAFE NSW$105
Duration
1.5 hours
Delivery
online
Where
Online (self-paced)
Silica awareness and safety. 6 months access. CPD certificate of completion, not a unit of competency. Developed with SafeWork NSW and Building Commission NSW. Aimed at construction, manufacturing and engineered stone. Page warns it may not meet the requirements of your state or territory. RTO number not on the page.
Housing Industry Association (HIA)$165
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
See site
Where
Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)
HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
Master Builders Association NSW$200
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Forest Lodge, Sydney, Regional dates, Client site (minimum 15 participants)
Page says it meets SafeWork NSW criteria and lists miners and quarry workers among attendees. 3 CPD points. No RTO number or nationally recognised claim on the page.
National Courses$250
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast
RTO
41072
CPCSIL3001, entirely face to face, same-day Statement of Attainment. Says no formal expiry but recommends refreshing every two years.
Safety Australia Training$250
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
online + practical
Where
100% online (5 recorded video practicals), Face-to-face at Homebush West, NSW
RTO
40907
CPCSIL3001. RTO 40907 is Health Security & Education Pty Ltd, which issues the Statement of Attainment. Prerequisite CPCCWHS2001 (white card).
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS)$295
Duration
4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations
Delivery
online + practical
Where
On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA
RTO
22570
CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.
Fusion Training SolutionsSee site
Duration
1 day
Delivery
blended
Where
On-site across NSW (max 12 participants)
RTO
91812
Covers CPCCWHS2001 and CPCSIL3001.

Victoria (3)

Provider	Price	Duration	Delivery	Locations	Notes
Edway Training RTO 91401	$95	Self-paced	online	Online (Melbourne page; a Sydney page also exists)	Certificate of Completion. Page says not nationally recognised. Start anytime. Search snippets showed $49 but the page itself says $95.
National Courses RTO 41072	$250	3 hours	face-to-face	Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast	CPCSIL3001, entirely face to face, same-day Statement of Attainment. Says no formal expiry but recommends refreshing every two years.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS) RTO 22570	$295	4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations	online + practical	On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA	CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.

Edway Training$95
Duration
Self-paced
Delivery
online
Where
Online (Melbourne page; a Sydney page also exists)
RTO
91401
Certificate of Completion. Page says not nationally recognised. Start anytime. Search snippets showed $49 but the page itself says $95.
National Courses$250
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast
RTO
41072
CPCSIL3001, entirely face to face, same-day Statement of Attainment. Says no formal expiry but recommends refreshing every two years.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS)$295
Duration
4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations
Delivery
online + practical
Where
On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA
RTO
22570
CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.

South Australia (4)

Provider	Price	Duration	Delivery	Locations	Notes
Housing Industry Association (HIA)	$165	3 hours	See site	Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)	HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
National Courses RTO 41072	$250	3 hours	face-to-face	Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast	CPCSIL3001, entirely face to face, same-day Statement of Attainment. Says no formal expiry but recommends refreshing every two years.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS) RTO 22570	$295	4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations	online + practical	On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA	CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.
Asbestos and You RTO 40322	See site	4.5 hours	face-to-face	Adelaide (dates listed for Oct 2026)	10830NAT.

Housing Industry Association (HIA)$165
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
See site
Where
Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)
HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
National Courses$250
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast
RTO
41072
CPCSIL3001, entirely face to face, same-day Statement of Attainment. Says no formal expiry but recommends refreshing every two years.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS)$295
Duration
4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations
Delivery
online + practical
Where
On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA
RTO
22570
CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.
Asbestos and YouSee site
Duration
4.5 hours
Delivery
face-to-face
Where
Adelaide (dates listed for Oct 2026)
RTO
40322
10830NAT.

Tasmania (2)

Provider	Price	Duration	Delivery	Locations	Notes
Housing Industry Association (HIA)	$165	3 hours	See site	Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)	HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS) RTO 22570	$295	4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations	online + practical	On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA	CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.

Housing Industry Association (HIA)$165
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
See site
Where
Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)
HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.
Intelligent Training Solutions (ITS)$295
Duration
4 hours online plus on-site workplace observations
Delivery
online + practical
Where
On-site in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and WA
RTO
22570
CPCSIL3001 (page not yet updated to CPCSIL3002). Recommended age 15+, LLN ACSF Level 2, no refunds. Page says SafeWork NSW, QLD, WA and SA recognise it, but we only checked the NSW and WA regulator pages. Page says not suitable for the ACT.

Northern Territory (1)

Provider	Price	Duration	Delivery	Locations	Notes
Housing Industry Association (HIA)	$165	3 hours	See site	Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)	HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.

Housing Industry Association (HIA)$165
Duration
3 hours
Delivery
See site
Where
Dates listed on the page (3 commencement dates at time of check)
HIA Statement of Completion (non-accredited). Delivery format not stated beyond 'course'. WorkSafe WA lists this course as approved. Victorian course coming soon. HIA says ACT workers still need 10830NAT. HIA also lists 10830NAT separately, but its fee table is ambiguous so no price is used.