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ASBESTOS AWARNESS COURSE

The UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training course provides essential knowledge for identifying and managing asbestos risks. This classroom-based session is designed for individuals at all levels of experience and covers the key properties of asbestos, associated health risks, legal responsibilities, and safe working practices.

Whether you’re a contractor, site manager, or maintenance worker, this course will give you the confidence to recognise asbestos-related hazards and understand how to respond safely and legally.

This is an awareness course only and does not train you to work with asbestos-containing materials.

Benefit Of The Course

The IPAF Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) course offers several additional benefits, including:

  1. Enhanced Safety Knowledge: Participants gain a deeper understanding of safety protocols and risk management, contributing to safer work environments.
  2. Networking Opportunities: The course provides a platform to meet and connect with industry professionals and peers, fostering valuable relationships.

Increased Confidence: Hands-on training and thorough knowledge equip participants with the confidence to perform inspections competently and efficiently.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Construction workers

  • Site managers and supervisors

  • Maintenance personnel

  • Health and safety professionals

  • Anyone responsible for or working in environments where asbestos may be present

Understanding the risks and legal responsibilities associated with asbestos is critical for safe working practices.

Duration

  • Half-day course

  • Approximate duration: 3.5 hours

Course Type

  • Delivered as a classroom-based session

  • Led by a UKATA-accredited instructor

The course includes:

  • Properties and types of asbestos

  • Health risks associated with asbestos exposure

  • Legal responsibilities for both employers and employees

  • Safe working practices when asbestos is present

  • Recognising asbestos in buildings and materials

  • Emergency procedures in the event of accidental disturbance

This comprehensive content ensures that participants are well-equipped to respond to asbestos risks safely.

Format

  • Instructor-led, classroom-based delivery

  • Includes presentations, discussions, and visual demonstrations

Assessment

  • A short multiple-choice test at the end of the course

  • A passing score is required to receive certification

  • This is an awareness course only – it does not qualify participants to carry out asbestos work

Facilities used

  • Held at our Nottingham training centre

  • Free on-site parking available

  • No PPE required

Materials Provided

Participants will receive:

  • A detailed course handbook or manual

  • Printed handouts and presentation slides

  • Certificate of completion

  • Additional resource links where applicable

These materials serve as useful reference guides after training.

Entry Requirements

  • No formal entry requirements

  • A basic understanding of health and safety is helpful but not essential

  • Suitable for all experience levels

Equipment Needed

  • No specific equipment required

  • Optional: bring a notepad and pen for taking notes

  • All training materials will be provided

Certification Awarded

  • Participants will receive a UKATA-accredited certificate of completion

  • Demonstrates formal asbestos awareness in compliance with health and safety regulations

Certification Validity

Valid for 12 months from date of issue

Availability

Please check the calendar for details, alternatively please call or email with your enquiry.

We offer flexible scheduling and can often accommodate short-notice requests.

Additional Note

Interested in advancing your skills further?

Why not follow up with our Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative (Cat B) course for more in-depth training.

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0115 880 0188

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