Overview
This course updates the knowledge of delegates who have previously completed a non-licensed asbestos working qualification. Persons requiring this type of training would include trade operatives undertaking tasks with ACMs as defined in HSG210 and in accordance with CAR 2012 Reg 3(2).
Who needs this Qualification?
Workers who may need this level of information, instruction and training include all tradespeople who undertake tasks that may disturb asbestos and have completed an initial non-licensed asbestos working qualification within the previous 18 months.
Why is this training important?
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are; or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees. The course enables employees to take necessary measures to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.
Course content
Course content is dependent upon a Training Needs Assessment ‘TNA’ but will include:
- Legislation
- Asbestos Zones
- EM 6 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- EM 8 Personal decontamination
- EM 9 Disposal of asbestos waste
- Risk assessment and plan of work
- Emergency procedures
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Recognise why asbestos is dangerous
- Know the different types of asbestos and their properties
- Demonstrate a knowledge of asbestos applications – the places and materials in which it is used
- Demonstrate a knowledge of asbestos related legislation
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the equipment and method sheets contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘ Work with asbestos cement (AC) (non-licensed)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘ Working with textured coatings (TC) containing asbestos (non-licensed)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Safe work with undamaged asbestos materials)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheet associated with ‘Fly-tipped waste)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Strictly controlled minor work on asbestos insulating board (AIB)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Removal and replacement of other asbestos containing materials’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
Certificated by: IATP
Duration: 4 Hours
Assessment: Multiple choice exam
Prerequisites: A valid Non-Licensed Asbestos Work certificate
Validity of award: 1 year
Included in the price:
- Interactive and engaging course
- Qualification & digital certificate
- Course manual & materials
- Access to FREE resources including Appointed Persons posters for your workplace
- Access to our customer portal to view your bookings, download previous certificates and generate training reports of your employees
- Automatic email reminders for certificate expiries
