There is no legal requirement to repeat a formal refresher awareness training course every 12 months. However, some form of refresher awareness should be given, as necessary’ CAR 2012 - ACoP (L143 second edition)
Who needs this qualification?
Asbestos awareness refresher training is designed for employees whose work could expose them to asbestos, and who have completed initial asbestos awareness training within the prescribed time period. The following training programme for asbestos awareness training is recommended:
Year 1 Asbestos Awareness (full course)
Year 2 Asbestos Awareness (refresher)
Year 3 Asbestos Awareness (full course)
The recommended duration of the asbestos awareness refresher course is two hours minimum.
Why is this training important?
Asbestos awareness training is legally required for anyone who may be exposed to asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during their work and those that supervise their activities. Employees who have conducted initial awareness training within the previous prescribed time period (12-18 months) and can satisfy the requirements of the training needs analysis (TNA) are not required to attend a full asbestos awareness training course, however, it is advised that some form of refresher training is conducted.
Course content
Module 1a: History and properties of asbestos
Module 1b: Health effects of asbestos
Module 2: Types, uses and likely occurrences of ACMs
Module 3: Avoiding the risk of exposure
Module 4: Legislation
Learning outcomes
An understanding of the legislation relating to asbestos
An understanding of how asbestos can damage your health
Knowledge of how to decipher the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos
An understanding of the use of management plans to prevent asbestos fibre disturbance
Knowledge of emergency procedures
Pre-requisite
You must hold a current Asbestos Awareness certificate.
On completion of the course, each learner will receive an IATP Asbestos Awareness Refresher certificate.
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