Workers and supervisors must be able to recognise asbestos-containing

materials (ACMs) and know what to do if they come across them in order to

protect themselves and others.

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What Will I Learn?

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Our course provides information, instruction and training for asbestos awareness intended to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal work which could disturb the fabric of a building, or other item which might contain asbestos.  On completion of this course you will be able to:

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• Identify Asbestos Products

• Understanding of the History of Asbestos

• Understanding of the Health Effects

• Legislation

• Responsibility

• Treatment of Asbestos

• Asbestos Removal

• How Employees May Encounter Asbestos

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Who Should Complete This Course?

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• General maintenance workers

• Electricians

• Plumbers

• Joiners

• Painters and decorators

• Plasterers

• Construction workers

• Roofers

• Shop fitters

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Examples of those affected are listed. There will be other occupations where asbestos may be disturbed in addition to these.

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Assessment

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Our training material is accessible at a time that suits you and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete followed by the online assessment where you will then complete a multiple choice question paper. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass first time you can take the test as many times as you need with no further costs.

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Certification

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On successful completion of your course you will be able to download and print your 12 month certificate.  This course provides you with an accredited CPD Certificate that can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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