New Asbestos Operative

THEORY

Module 1
Types, use and risks of ACM’s
Module 2
Health hazards of asbestos
Module 3
Legislation
Module 4
Site set up, maintenance and dismantling
Module 5
Controlled stripping techniques
Module 6
Respiratory Protective equipment
Module 7
Personal protective equipment and clothing
Module 8
Transit procedures
Module 9
Cleaning and clearance air testing
Module 10
Plant and equipment
Module 11
Waste management and disposal
Module 12
Emergency procedures
Module 13
Non asbestos hazards
Module 14
Fault finding
Module 15
Roles and Responsibilities
Module 16
Site inspections and record keeping
Module 17
Management systems
and monitoring
Module 18
Risk Assessments
& Plans of work

PRACTICAL

Module 24
Decontamination and transit procedures
Module 25
Use and maintenance of RPE
Module 26
Construction of enclosures and airlocks
Module 27
Use of controlled stripping techniques

Course Content

Our UKATA registered category ‘C’ Licensable Asbestos Removal New Asbestos Operative course is for those candidates who are looking to join one of the HSE licensed asbestos removal companies making this there chosen career, or for those candidates who left the industry, have been away for longer than 6 months and are looking to return.

To ensure that all operatives whether new or returning to the industry have the knowledge and hands on experience to build upon, enabling them to work safely and within the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, requires employers to ensure that any employee is given the correct information, instruction and training.

Asbestos is a class 1 carcinogen and requires the most carefully controlled handling and stringent controls to be in place to ensure its correct disposal and ultimate disposal.

The regulations require the candidates to undertake substantial asbestos awareness training, to ensure that these stringent controls are not only understood but are effectively put into place.

The regulations clearly make reference to specific guidance ‘HSG 247; Asbestos: The licensed contractors’ guide’ which forms the syllabus for this licensed asbestos removal contractor training. Chapter 4 of the guide details all the theory and practical modules that have to be covered as part of the required training course and can be view opposite by clicking on the appropriate link.

Upon completion of the course the candidate will be required to demonstrate their competency by undertaking a two part assessment consisting of a multi choice exam requiring an 80% or higher pass mark, designed to test the candidates knowledge and a practical assessment including full decontamination procedures using a fully set up decontamination unit, correct transiting procedures and full RPE inspection and fit checks.