ASBESTOS COURSES
UKATA / IATP/BOHS Certified Training Courses
We offer UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) and IATP certified courses in the key areas of asbestos awareness and non-licensed work, as well as duty to manage training. All employees who may disturb asbestos during their normal work should be trained to recognise asbestos containing materials and know what to do if they come across them.Â
Course duration: 3 days
Location: Virtual
Learn how to undertake management of asbestos containing materials in the buildings you are responsible for.
Who is it for?
Those responsible for managing asbestos containing materials in buildings.
What are the objectives?
Become familiar with the types and uses of asbestos in buildings, and your legal responsibilities in managing it. This course covers topics from the appointment of an appropriate surveyor to understanding asbestos survey reports and risk assessment processes. Learn how to develop an asbestos management plan and decide when a licensed asbestos contractor is needed. You will also understand the requirements to carry out asbestos removal in a proper, legal and safe manner.
Course duration: 1 day
Location: Virtual
Gain the skills to undertake non-licensed works with asbestos containing materials.
Who is it for?
Those who knowingly disturb asbestos containing materials during low risk activities, such as maintenance workers and roofing contractors.
What are the objectives?
This course familiarises you with the classification of non-licensed works and how to undertake specific tasks in compliance with the relevant legislation. It also covers methods to control exposure and prevent the spread of asbestos, how to deal with waste, and how to adequately decontaminate.
UKATA Asbestos Awareness will be required before undertaking this course
Course duration: 0.5 days
Location: E-learning or Virtual
Learn how to work safely on sites where asbestos may be present and avoid the risks of exposure.
Who is it for?
Those working on the fabric of any premises built or refurbished before 2000 and those who influence such works. For example: maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, decorators, joiners, plasterers, demolition and construction workers.
What are the objectives?
The course provides information on the properties of asbestos and associated health risks. It teaches you to identify products and materials that typically contain asbestos, the emergency procedures to be followed and how to avoid the risks from asbestos containing materials.
Course duration: 1 day
Location: Virtual
Gain an overview of managing asbestos containing materials in buildings.
Who is it for?
Those with maintenance or repair responsibilities for premises at work.
What are the objectives?
Gain a basic understanding of the legislative requirements of The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In particular, you look at the role of Duty Holder and who that could be, surveys available, what to expect in a survey, and the asbestos management plan, its use and requirement.
Course duration: 3.5 hours
Location: Virtual
Learn how to work safely on sites where asbestos may be present and avoid the risks of exposure
Who is it for?
Those working on the fabric of any premises built or refurbished before 2000 and those who influence such works. For example: maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, decorators, joiners, plasterers, demolition and construction workers.
What are the objectives?
The course provides information on the properties of asbestos and associated health risks. It provides a refresher on how to identify products and materials that typically contain asbestos, the emergency procedures to be followed and how to avoid the risks from asbestos containing materials.
Course duration: 1 day
Location: E-learning or Virtual
Aimed at those who may assist in these roles or is responsible for procuring asbestos works.
Who is it for?
The course is aimed at Site Managers, Project Managers and Contract Managers and any other person who may assist in these roles or is responsible for procuring asbestos works.
What are the objectives?
On successful completion of this course, delegates should be able to:
Be familiar with types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings and, where appropriate, items of plant;
Be familiar with the requirements as set out in CAR 2012 and HSG 264, HSG 247, HSG 248 with regard to responsibilities also providing an understanding of the different work categories and requirements;
An overview of the requirements for asbestos surveys including interpreting results and understanding the risk assessment process;
An overview of the asbestos removal process including remedial work options and best practice;
An understanding of monitoring Asbestos Removal Contractors, expectations and limitations;
The role of the Asbestos Analysts involvement and different types of air monitoring.
Course duration: 0.5 day
Location: Virtual
Understand the importance of RPE, including inspection and record-keeping procedures.
Who is it for?
Employers, supervisors, health & safety representatives and elected company representatives responsible for the selection, use, maintenance and record-keeping for employees’ RPE.
What are the objectives?
This course will equip you with the skills to perform monthly checks on respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and record outcomes appropriately following HSE guidance HSG53 – Respiratory Protective Equipment at Work. It also covers RPE cleaning, maintenance, storage and disposal.
Course duration: 0.5 day
Location: Virtual
Update the skills you need to undertake non-licensed works with asbestos containing materials.
Who is it for?
Those who knowingly disturb asbestos containing materials during low risk activities, such as maintenance workers and roofing contractors, and have undertaken non-licensed work training previously.
What are the objectives?
This course refreshes your knowledge of the classification of non-licensed works and how to undertake specific tasks in compliance with the relevant legislation. It also recaps methods to control exposure and prevent the spread of asbestos, how to deal with waste, and how to adequately decontaminate.
Course duration: 3 days
Location: Virtual
Learn the basics of building surveying for the presence of asbestos, bulk sampling and management procedures to minimise exposure.
Who is it for?
Anyone wishing to inspect premises to locate and identify asbestos containing materials and safely take samples for analysis.
What are the objectives?
This course equips you with the skills and practical knowledge to undertake asbestos surveys and use various sampling techniques. It covers the management of identified asbestos to minimise exposure, as well as general guidance on management procedures.
Please note there is practical element to the course which will require a face to face / in person assessment.
Course duration: 5 days
Location: Virtual
Gain practical knowledge and skills to manage asbestos in buildings and learn the basics of asbestos removal procedures.
Who is it for?
Those responsible for managing asbestos in buildings and auditing asbestos removal projects. Duty holders or anyone who provides assistance to them in the discharge of their responsibilities. This includes anyone procuring asbestos related services. Anyone wishing to progress into asbestos management from asbestos surveying or analysis.
What are the objectives?
This course equips you with the practical skills to manage asbestos in buildings and a basic knowledge of asbestos removal procedures. It covers a broad range of asbestos related topics including the nature of asbestos, its properties and health effects, asbestos in buildings, asbestos management plans and strategies, as well as the roles of asbestos surveyors, contractors and analysts.
Candidates are expected to have a detailed knowledge of the types of asbestos and their health hazards and the methods of control including personal protection. This can be achieved by taking BOHS P400 module.
Assessment
The practical assessment must be carried out by the Tutor during the relevant part of the course for all candidates. This is to ensure that every candidate can demonstrate their individual ability and correct method to:
1. Convert survey data into a building management action plan
2. Thoroughly appraise contractor documentation and methods
3. Carry out inspections of an enclosure and hygiene unit both prior to works and post remediation
4. Understand the roles played by the various parties including the client, contractor’s contract manager and supervisor, HSE Inspector/EHO, analyst and TU representative etc and appreciate the pressures and demands on various parties during an asbestos removal project.
B: Written Examination 1
This is an open-book examination comprising of approximately 35 (140 marks) short answer questions illustrated by photographs and diagrams as appropriate to be answered in 120 minutes. The examination covers sections 1 and 2 of the syllabus, with achievable marks in proportion to the time allocation given on the front page of the syllabus and is overseen by a BOHS invigilator. The overall pass mark is 55% with a requirement to reach at least 45% of the available marks in each section of the syllabus.
C: Written Examination 2
This is an open-book examination comprising of approximately 35 (140 marks) short answer questions illustrated by photographs and diagrams as appropriate to be answered in 120 minutes. The examination covers sections 3 and 4 of the syllabus, with achievable marks in proportion to the time allocation given on the front page of the syllabus and is overseen by a BOHS invigilator. The overall pass mark is 55% with a requirement to reach at least 45% of the available marks in each section of the syllabus.
