Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative

Awareness

Course Details

B1) Initial training with no previous asbestos awareness training undertaken: The expected duration for this training will be 1 ½ days or a minimum of 9 learning hours, this training must include the asbestos awareness element as laid down in UKATA document MS001.

B2) Initial training with previous UKATA certificated asbestos awareness training within 6 months of the start date. Verification of the asbestos awareness training must be undertaken by the training provider and must be no more than six months from the date of the asbestos awareness training, should the asbestos awareness training fall outside of this then B1 training will be required. The expected duration for this training will be 1 day.

B3) Refresher training having undergone B1, B2 or B3 above within the last 12 months. Previous training certification should be verified to ensure that this was undertaken within the last 12 months and also by a UKATA Training Provider, failure to demonstrate this will require B1 training as above. The expected duration for the refresher training will be determined by the training provider carrying out a training needs analysis and should be no less than 3 learning hours.

To provide the delegate with the theoretical and practical skills to undertake non-licensed works with ACM’s. Persons requiring this type of training would include trade operatives undertaking tasks with ACM’s as defined in HSG210 and in accordance with CAR 2012 Reg 3(2).

On successful completion of this course, delegates should be able to:
• Be familiar with what works are classified as non-licensed.
• Be familiar with the control measures that will be required to undertake non-licensed work with asbestos containing materials.
• How to undertake specific task as laid down in HSG210, Essential Task Manual including, but not limited to;
• Drilling holes through AIB and textured coating.
• Removal of small AIB panels.
• Removal of asbestos cement based products.
• Removal of articles containing asbestos such as floor tiles, gaskets etc.
• Understand the requirements to prevent the spread of asbestos and control exposure when working with non-licensed asbestos containing materials.
• How to deal with the waste generated from undertaking tasks with non-licensed asbestos containing materials.
• How to adequately decontaminate after working with non-licensed asbestos containing materials

Course Duration

1 Day - Candidates must have completed their UKATA Asbestos Awareness course within the last 6 months. A copy of this certificate is required upon booking. Maximum of 10 candidates for UKATA accreditation

Assessment

Accreditation

UKATA - Delegates will be assessed by a multiple-choice assessment that requires an 80% pass mark. Certification will be provided on successful completion of the training and is valid for one year. UKATA requires those with this certificate to attend annual refresher training.

Things to know

We deliver this training at our Centre in Wincanton, but we can also come to our client’s venue to deliver the course if you are able to meet the off-site training requirements.

FAQ

Who should attend this course?

Any persons carrying out non-licensed works with asbestos containing materials, as laid down in CAR 2012, Reg 3(2). This would normally include, but is not limited to, trade operatives such as demolition workers, construction workers, general maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, painters and decorators, joiners, shop fitters, plasterers, roofers, heating and ventilation engineers, telecommunication engineers, computer installers, fire and burglar alarm installers, architects, building surveyors and other such professionals or any other persons likely to disturb and carry out work on asbestos containing materials as defined in CAR 2012.