This course gives delegates the theoretical and practical skills to undertake non-licensed works with asbestos-containing materials.

Overview

This course gives delegates the theoretical and practical skills to undertake non-licensed works with asbestos-containing materials. Persons requiring this type of training would include trade operatives undertaking tasks with asbestos-containing materials 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 types of tradespeople whose work will require them to disturb asbestos-containing materials, such as:

Drilling holes in asbestos materials

Laying cables in areas containing undamaged asbestos materials

Removing asbestos-containing floor tiles

Cleaning or repairing asbestos cement sheet roofing or cladding

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

Legislation

Asbestos Zones

EM 4 Use of Class H Vacuum

EM 5 Wetting asbestos materials

EM 6 Personal protective equipment (PPE)

EM 7 Using damp rags to clean surfaces of minor asbestos contamination

EM 8 Personal decontamination

EM 9 Disposal of asbestos waste

EM 10 Statement of cleanliness after textured coating removal

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: 1 Day

Assessment: Multiple choice exam

Prerequisites: None

Validity of award: 1 year

Included in the price:

Interactive and engaging course

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

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