BOHS P403 Asbestos Fibre Counting
| Course Duration: | 2 Days |
| Course Fee: | £400.00 + VAT per delegate |
| Exam Fee: | £160.00 (no VAT) |
| Re-sit Written Fee: | £160.00* (no VAT) |
| Re-sit Practical Fee: | £200.00* + VAT |
* A charge of £50 + VAT will be added to all re-sit practical exam fees (in addition to the BOHS exam fee) to cover venue costs. This charge will not apply to candidates who have previosuly attended the course with Environtec.
Course Information
Who is it for?
This course is designed for anyone wishing to carry out airborne asbestos fibre counting. Please note that if you wish to carry out asbestos air monitoring and clearance work (including 4-stage re-occupancy certification) the P404 qualification will also be required.
Course Content
Candidates will gain theoretical and practical knowledge in the techniques of fibre counting of asbestos air samples using phase contrast microscopy (PCM). The course includes a full range of PowerPoint presentations, accompanying notes and additional course materials. Please follow the links below for further information on the course syllabus and practical assessment.
Assessment
This 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 require candidates to demonstrate their ability to mount filters, prepare slides, set up microscopes, the counting of 8 RICE slides and make calculations.
Qualification and Certificates
Successful completion of the course will give delegates the practical knowledge and skills to be able to carry out asbestos fibre counting 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 | 13th - 14th Feb | Closed |  |
| Essex | 6th - 7th Mar | Closed | |
| Essex | 16th - 17th Apr | Closed | |
| Essex | 21st - 22nd May | Places Available | |
| Essex | 18th - 19th Jun | Places Available | |
| Essex | 9th - 10th Jul | Places Available | |
Essex |
6th - 7th Aug | Places Available | |
| Essex | 24th - 25th Sept | Places Available | |
Essex |
8th - 9th Oct | Places Available | |
| Essex | 26th - 27th Nov | Places Available | |
| Essex | 13th - 14th Dec | Places Available | |
In-house courses are also available (minimum four delegates). Please contact us for further information.
Additional Information
Individuals will normally need to have some practical experience with Phased Contrast Microscopy (PCM) 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 P403 Syllabus