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Asbestos Awareness
CAT A - IATP Accredited

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Duration: 3 hours

Minimum Numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum Numbers: 15 classroom, 12 remote

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Cost: Day rate - Price on calling

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Accreditation: Workforce Skills Support Certification

Certificate Validity: 1 year

CITB Short Course Grant Code: GET 0096 - Grant Tier 1: £60 per person

Asbestos Awareness
CAT A - IATP Accredited

Course Information

The asbestos awareness training course is for all workers, including managers, supervisors, and operatives who are based on site, who may have the potential to come into contact with asbestos in the workplace.

This CAT A - IATP Accredited Asbestos Awareness course covers the dangers of asbestos and where the Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) can be found, in line with regulatory requirements laid out in Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Workforce Skills Support is an approved IATP asbestos training provider for CAT A training.
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How is this course Delivered?

This course can be delivered in the following ways:

In-house classroom course  - a dedicated course dedicated for the employer for a group of their employees to attend at their preferred location (day rate)

Our in-house, classroom-based courses are conducted at our fully equipped training venue in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This location offers a professional, accessible environment, complete with disabled parking and accessible facilities to ensure a comfortable experience for all participants.

Both individuals and companies can book courses through our website or by calling us directly. With flexible scheduling options, it’s easy to find a session that suits your needs.

Each course combines thorough theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on exercises. Participants benefit from real-time feedback and guidance from experienced trainers, ensuring they gain valuable skills ready for practical application. Our Mansfield venue is designed to support a positive and inclusive learning experience for everyone.

Remote closed course - a dedicated course dedicated for the employer for a group of their employees to attend (day rate)

Our closed courses are delivered remotely, allowing participants to join from anywhere in the country without needing to travel to a physical venue. This flexible course delivery is ideal for individuals and teams looking to gain skills in a convenient, accessible way.

Each course session combines interactive lessons with opportunities for real-time questions and discussions, making it engaging and informative. With expert instructors guiding the way, participants benefit from professional insights and practical knowledge tailored to real-world applications.

What are the requirements?

CITB Courses can now be taken remotely allowing for candidates to undertake training online by working with their tutor in an online meeting in the same way they would in a classroom setting. CITB has also introduced remote courses where candidates can take training courses on their own using online resources.

  • You MUST access the course with a Laptop or Computer.

  • Your Laptop/computer must have a camera as you must be clearly visible to the tutor throughout the course. Your device requires a microphone and speakers to enable interaction between you, the tutor and other delegates.

  • A second screen for your Laptop/Computer will be advantageous to access course information (Not Mandatory)

  • Delegates that work for the same organisation can attend the course together, provided the course is accessed by individual laptops or computers.

  • Access to reliable internet is an essential requirement and is the responsibility of each attendee.

  • You will require access to an email address to receive course materials and exercise documentation, not a photocopy or photo (driver's license, passport, CSCS/CPCS Card, etc.). For additional information, select the link for acceptable identification types: photographic ID guidance information

  • Be able to access the online meeting platform “Teams or Zoom” (link to the meeting platform will be provided by the centre).

Asbestos Awareness CAT A - IATP AccreditedCourse Aims

By law, each employer must ensure that their employees receive the right level of information, instruction, and training if it is likely that they will come into contact with asbestos during their work. They are required to ensure that all employees are safe and confident when working in close proximity to asbestos so as to not run the risk of endangering themselves or others.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Identify the properties of asbestos and its effects on health
  • Uses and likely occurence of asbesots and asbestos materials in buildings and plant
  • how to avoid the risk of exposure to asbestos
  • Identify the difference between licensable work and non-licensed (notifiable and non-notifiable) work
  • Understand procedures to follow on discovery of asbestos containing materials
  • Understand general procedures to deal with an emergency

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The short answer is no. This course aims to provide basic knowledge and reduce the risk of any incidents.

Further competence and availability are learned over time and and accessed via instructions and assessments. It will, through question and answer and a timed, invigilated, closed-book written examination, ensure that a learner has reached the necessary level of understanding.

There is no legal requirement to repeat an entire formal awareness refresher training course every 12 months. However, some form of refresher should be given, as necessary, to help ensure knowledge of asbestos awareness is maintained.

IATP, or Independent Asbestos Training Providers, is a collection of asbestos training providers who have been audited to ensure that they are competent and compliant with asbestos legislation.

The content of this course is designed to provide anyone whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos with sufficient knowledge to avoid putting themselves or others at risk, in line with regulatory requirements laid out in Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

The sorts of trades which are affected include:

  • Construction Workers
  • Plasterers
  • Shop Fitters
  • Roofers
  • Gas Fitters
  • Demolition Workers
  • Electricians
  • and many more.

This 1/2-day course looks at the types, uses, and likely occurrence of asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, the correct procedures to follow in an asbestos emergency, and how to avoid the risks of asbestos.

On successful completion of a multiple-choice and written-question exam paper, candidates receive a Workforce Skills Support IATP-accredited certificate recognised under:

Certificate of Competence of Demolition Operatives (CCDO) Card Scheme.

Please get in touch with our team for more information about the IATP or UKATA Asbestos Awareness Course.

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