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New Operative Asbestos Removal

Course Duration
3 Days



Course Fees (excl. VAT)
Member £425
Non Member £475
new operative asbestos removal training course
Who is it for?
For new operatives will have little or no knowledge of asbestos removal practices or procedures or are returning to the industry after a 6 month absence.
Aims:
To ensure that all operatives have received underpinning knowledge and have experience of the skills required to be able to work safely and effectively, as stated in the Control of Asbestos 2006 (CAR 2006) and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
Assessment:
To demonstrate that the operative has acquired the necessary understanding of the course, modular tests are set. An overall pass mark of 80% is required. The operative must also demonstrate the use of primary and full decontamination procedures, including showering in a hygiene unit. Candidates not doing so will not pass the course.
Benefits:
At the end of this course new operatives should have knowledge and practical experience of:
  • Health hazards of asbestos
  • Enclosures and airlocks
  • Use and maintenance of RPE
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Dust suppression & controlled removal techniques
  • Air management
  • Practical primary & full decontamination procedures
  • Transit procedures
  • Waste procedures
  • Cleaning/clearance/air testing
  • Legislation

"Made to feel at ease and help was always at hand, which made it a most enjoyable course."
Ash

"I had no idea about asbestos prior to my course, now I’m ready to strip!"
Andrew Tree

"Took you through it, a good pace and made sure you understood the course. Really enjoyed it!"
Kirk Holland

Course Dates and Locations
Start Date Location Course Dates Places Status More Details
14/07/2008 Burton 14,15,16 Jul 08 Available more >
04/08/2008 Northern Safety 4,5,6 Aug 08 Available more >
11/08/2008 East Anglia 11,12,13 Aug 08 Available more >
11/08/2008 Rayleigh 11,12,13 Aug 08 Available more >
18/08/2008 Burton 18,19,20 Aug 08 Available more >
01/09/2008 Rayleigh 1,2,3 Sep 08 Available more >
01/09/2008 Bristol 1,2,3 Sep 08 Available more >
08/09/2008 Burton 08,09,10 Sep 08 Available more >
15/09/2008 Glasgow 15,16,17 Sep 08 Available more >
22/09/2008 Manchester 22,23,24 Sep 08 Available more >
22/09/2008 Rayleigh 22,23,24 Sep 08 Available more >
06/10/2008 Manchester 6,7,8, Oct 08 Available more >
13/10/2008 Rayleigh 13,14,15 Oct 08 Available more >
20/10/2008 Burton 20,21,22 Oct 08 Available more >
03/11/2008 Rayleigh 3,4,5 Nov 08 Available more >
17/11/2008 Burton 17,18,19 Nov 08 Available more >
24/11/2008 Rayleigh 24,25,26 Nov 08 Available more >
24/11/2008 Manchester 24,25,26 Nov 08 Available more >
01/12/2008 Burton 1,2,3 Dec 08 Available more >
15/12/2008 Rayleigh 15,16,17 Nov 08 Available more >
15/12/2008 Manchester 15,16,17 Dec 08 Available more >
         
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