Overview
This course updates the knowledge of delegates who have previously completed a non-licensed asbestos working qualification. Persons requiring this type of training would include trade operatives undertaking tasks with ACMs as defined in HSG210 and in accordance with CAR 2012 Reg 3(2).
Who needs this qualification?
Workers who may need this level of information, instruction and training include all tradespeople who undertake tasks that may disturb asbestos and have completed an initial non-licensed asbestos working qualification within the previous 18 months.
Why is this training important?
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are; or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees. The course enables employees to take necessary measures to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.
Course content
Course content is dependent upon a Training Needs Assessment ‘TNA’ but will include:
Legislation
Asbestos zones
EM 6 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
EM 8 Personal decontamination
EM 9 Disposal of asbestos waste
Risk assessment and plan of work
Emergency procedures
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
Recognise why asbestos is dangerous
Know the different types of asbestos and their properties
Demonstrate a knowledge of asbestos applications – the places and materials in which it is used
Demonstrate a knowledge of asbestos related legislation
Demonstrate a knowledge of the equipment and method sheets contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘ Work with asbestos cement (AC) (non-licensed)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘ Working with textured coatings (TC) containing asbestos (non-licensed)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Safe work with undamaged asbestos materials)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheet associated with ‘Fly-tipped waste)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Strictly controlled minor work on asbestos insulating board (AIB)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials
Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Removal and replacement of other asbestos containing materials’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
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