Non-licensed Asbestos Work (UKATA accredited course)

Course Information

Who is it for?

This course is designed for anyone who undertakes planned work with asbestos which is not licensable.  This includes those that are involved in maintenance or refurbishment work including those whose work will knowingly disturb ACMs, such as maintenance workers and their supervisors.  This course is strictly required by Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Course Content

The course builds on the Asbestos Awareness course content and the guidance within includes the following elements:

1. Introduction to asbestos;
2. Asbestos types and uses;
3. Health effects;
4. Legislation and Codes of Practice;
5. Control limits and the purpose of air monitoring;
6. How to make a suitable assessment of the risk of exposure to asbestos;
7. Safe working practices;
8. Description, use and maintenance of Control Measures;
9. Prevention of spread of asbestos fibres from work area;
10. Prevention and reduction of exposure of employees to airborne asbestos fibres;
11. Correct choice, use and where appropriate maintenance of PPE and RPE;
12. Hygiene and decontamination procedures;
13. Waste handling and disposal;
14. Emergency procedures;
15. Practical work;
16. Correct use of PPE and RPE; and
17. Safe working techniques.

The content of this course can be tailored to customer’s specific requirements.  Please contact us for further information.

Assessment

Delegates are required to complete a practical assessment and short written exam to demonstrate an understanding of the course subjects.

Qualification and Certificates

Successful completion of the course will allow candidates to undertake asbestos non-licensed works in accordance with the Control of Asbestos regulations 2012 and all associated Codes of practice.  All delegates who successfully complete this course are issued a Certificate of Competence and Achievement.

Course Dates and Locations

This course is offered on the basis of an in-house course and delivered at your premises.  Please contact us for further information or book this course

Additional Information

 HSE Guidance (L143) Work with materials containing asbestos

HSE Asbestos Essentials