Competency is vital for individuals working in the licensed asbestos removal industry, therefore, ARCA offers qualifications for operatives, supervisors and managers to assist in the continual pursuit of excellent standards.
ARCA continues to support competency in the industry – ARCA provides comprehensive and quality assured routes to qualifications and CSCS cards for the licensed asbestos removal industry. Read full article here
For asbetos removal operatives, supervisors and contract managers qualificiations verify their knowledge and competence in their particular role, and support applications for a CSCS card, which is a requirement for working on many construction sites.
Also, for new and aspiring managers within the asbestos removal industry we offer an ILM qualification.
The qualifications we offer are through the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and the ILM, which are all Ofqual regulated awarding organisations.
Have you thought about your career? From your first asbestos removal training course through to proving competence as a manager, ARCA has all the training courses and competency qualifications in place for you. What will be your next step? Learn more>
All qualifications are described below.
There are a number of options to gain an NVQ depending on how much experience an asbestos removal operative has on-site. Full details are available on all Level 2 NVQ Diploma options to help employers and operatives choose the most appropriate option for them. Read more >
This Level 3 NVQ qualification, developed specifically for asbestos removal supervisors, begins with an induction and then the candidate will commence assessments on-site, which cover nine units. On gaining this NVQ candidates can apply for a gold CSCS card. Read more >
This RSPH qualification is for experienced contract managers working for a licensed asbestos removal company. This level 4 diploma of competence is based on examinations to verify knowledge and understanding of the elements of a manager’s role in asbestos removal projects. Read more >
A qualification designed for new and aspiring managers working in a business environment within the asbestos removal industry. This ARCA ILM Leadership and Management course aims to develop the skills and knowledge required to be an effective leader, enabling successful candidates to improve the performance of their workforce and business. Read more >
This RSPH asbestos surveying qualification has been approved by the qualifications regulator Ofqual. It has been designed to provide the theory and practical knowledge, and the skills required for surveying buildings for asbestos, and has been developed around HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide. This qualification is recognised by UKAS (RG 8). Read more >
This RSPH qualification has been approved by the qualifications regulator, Ofqual. It has been designed to provide the theory and practical knowledge and skills required for use of microscopes, fibre counting, air sampling and 4-stage clearance procedures - developed around HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts Guide. This qualification is recognised by UKAS (LAB 30). Read more >
A qualification highly recommended for all those responsible for premises and managing the risk from asbestos as the dutyholder. This Ofqual regulated RSPH qualification has been designed to support dutyholders, so they understand their duties and responsibilities for managing asbestos in buildings as defined in Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Read more >
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