BOHS P401 Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples
| Course Duration: | 3 Days |
| Course Fee: | £495.00 + VAT per delegate |
| Exam Fee: | £190.00 (no VAT) |
| Re-sit Written Fee: | £190.00* (no VAT) |
| Re-sit Practical Fee: | £200.00* + VAT |
* A charge of £50 + VAT will be added to all re-sit exam fees (in addition to the BOHS exam fee) to cover venue costs. This charge will not apply to candidates who previously attended the course with Environtec.
Course Information
Who is it for?
The course is designed for anyone involved in laboratory-based analysis of asbestos samples.
Course Content
Delegates will receive training in the nature of asbestos and its associated health effects, alongside a detailed review of the various products that contain asbestos. The course will cover, in detail, the theory and application of polarised light microscopy (PLM) and the analytical procedures contained within HSG248‘The Analysts Guide’. The course contains a large proportion of supervised practical analysis of real asbestos samples in our asbestos training laboratory. The course includes a full range of PowerPoint presentations, video footage, accompanying notes and additional course materials. Please follow the links below for further information on the course syllabus and practical assessment.
Assessment
The P401 proficiency course contains a short answer questions examination under the supervision of a BOHS invigilator and a practical assessment undertaken by an independent assessor. The practical assessment will include the analysis of 6 AIMS samples. Please follow the links below for more information on the practical examination.
Qualification and Certificates
Successful completion of the course will give delegates the practical knowledge and skills to be able to carry out the analysis of samples for the presence of asbestos in accordance with HSG248. A formal certificate is issued to successful candidates directly by BOHS.
Course Dates and Locations 2012
| Location | Dates | Status | Book the Course |
| Essex | 23rd - 25th Jan | Closed |  |
| Essex | 12th - 14th Mar | Closed | |
| Essex | 30th Apr - 2nd May | Closed | |
| Essex | 25th - 27th Jun | Places Available | |
| Essex | 3rd - 5th Sept | Places Available | |
| Essex | 10th - 12th Dec | Places Available | |
In-house courses are also available (minimum four delegates), and suitable classroom/laboratory facilities are required. Please contact us for further information.
Additional Information
Individuals will normally need to have some practical experience with Polarised Light Microscopy (PLM) in order to pass the practical assessment. We strongly recommended that candidates that don’t have this experience attend the course and separately attend the practical examination to improve the chances of passing. Prior to training, candidates should be familiar with 'Asbestos: The analysts' guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures (HSG 248)'.
BOHS P401 Practical Assessment Guide
