Asbestos Awareness Training Course Overview

IATP, IIRSM & CPD Approved

Asbestos is widely recognised as one of the most hazardous materials ever used in construction. Thousands of people continue to suffer serious health consequences, including fatal illnesses, due to asbestos exposure, despite its widespread use only ceasing around the year 2000.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) apply to employers, employees, the self-employed, and duty holders, covering all activities involving asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). According to Regulation 10 of CAR, employers are legally required to provide adequate information, instruction, and training to any employee who may come into contact with asbestos. This includes maintenance staff and anyone else who might disturb ACMs.

This course not only highlights the dangers associated with asbestos but also teaches participants how to identify asbestos-containing materials, where asbestos was commonly used, and the measures that can be taken to minimise the risks. The course also provides a clear overview of the relevant legislation governing asbestos work.

Each module concludes with a series of multiple-choice questions. To pass, candidates must achieve a score of 100%, with up to three attempts available. Participants can review their answers before submitting their final responses.

Target Audience

This Asbestos Awareness course is particularly suitable for architects and designers, providing an additional module specifically addressing their responsibilities when working on buildings that may contain asbestos. The course covers essential asbestos-related legislation and outlines the roles and duties of architects and designers in maintaining safety.

Advantages

Understanding which materials are likely to contain asbestos and the associated risks gives workers and supervisors the crucial knowledge they need to avoid potentially dangerous work. This course is accredited by leading bodies such as CPD and the IATP, ensuring it meets industry standards.

The flexible nature of online training allows candidates to complete the modules at their own pace, fitting learning around both their professional and personal commitments.

Further Progression

In addition to Asbestos Awareness training, Train 4 Growth offers a broad range of health and safety courses through our eLearning platform, catering to various industries. These courses provide further opportunities to expand knowledge and meet compliance standards.

Recommended System Requirements

  • Browser: Up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 75 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).
Cost: £35+VAT

Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers Online Booking

Course Module number Module name Pass % required
Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers 1 Properties and Risks of Asbestos Exposure 100
Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers 2 Different Types of Asbestos 100
Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers 3 Avoiding the Risks from Asbestos 100
Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers 4 An Outline of Asbestos Legislation 100
Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers 5 Content for Architects and Designers 100