This asbestos awareness training course is designed to provide duty holders and those who work in high-risk environments with the practical knowledge and skills to ensure a safe working environment in which asbestos is handled and removed safely and correctly. 

Asbestos is one of the most dangerous building construction materials to work with, that when exposed to in high levels, can prove fatal. This asbestos training course is ideal for those who work in the construction industry who work in environments in which they are at risk of asbestos exposure.

In this comprehensive course, you will learn about the types of asbestos, how much asbestos is dangerous, how to recognise asbestos-containing materials, and much more. It provides practical training in compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 to help you mitigate the risk of exposure and ensure your compliance with key legislation.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals

• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Who should take the course

This informative course is for individuals associated with the building trade and employees working in older properties. Examples would include such trades as;

• Decorators
• Construction workers
• Builders
• Property owners
• Office workers 
• Employees in older UK residences

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate that they;

• Know the history behind the use of Asbestos in the UK and when it was banned.
• Understand why Asbestos still poses a risk to individuals.
• Identify the different forms of Asbestos and where it can be found.
• Know how to safely dispose or deal with Asbestos.
• Name the different diseases caused by Asbestos.
• Know what causes an emergency with Asbestos and what to do in an incident.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Asbestos Explained

Module one takes a look at the history of Asbestos, and why it was used so much in the UK building industry. It also examines the natural properties of the substance and the types in use in the UK. There is also an overview of the risks of the material and when/why it was banned in Great Britain.

Module 02: Asbestos Identified

In Module two, we go into ways you can identify Asbestos and ACM in properties, what condition it may be in, and how dangerous it may be.

Module 03: Asbestos and the Law

In Module Three, we look at the way current UK law covers the usage and discovery of Asbestos materials. As well as looking at the way laws and legislation protect employees, the course explains why Asbestos is still a risk today after many years of being banned.

Module 04: Risk Factors of Asbestos

In Module Four, we look at the way current UK law covers the usage and discovery of Asbestos materials. As well as looking at the way laws and legislation protect employees, the course explains why Asbestos is still a risk today after many years of being banned.

Module 05: Surveys and Risk Assessment

Module Five covers the procedures involved for Asbestos Surveys, and what the benefits are. We also speak about ways of finding reputable surveyors and highlighting the level of risks in a property.  

Module 06: Asbestos Awareness & Safety

Module Six describes the many ways which are available to employers and homeowners to mitigate any risk from discovered (or undiscovered). It also covers the obligations that both employers and employees have for the well-being of all workers.

Module 07: Asbestos Containing Waste (ACW) Disposal

Module Seven describes the way in which potentially hazardous Asbestos waste can be safely handled and disposed of. We also look at who is legally obliged to do this, and who enforces the regulations and licensing of the practice. 

Module 08: Accidental Disturbance of ACMs and Dealing with Emergencies

Module Eight will teach the methods of dealing with accidental or unexpected exposure from Asbestos. It covers what to do in an emergency and how to aid Emergency Services in the event of Asbestos discovery.