Now asbestos analysts can choose to undertake one day of assessments, to gain the RSPH Level 3 Award in Air Monitoring and Clearance Procedures. To successfully undertake this exam only option, it is advisable that candidates have received training to gain the required knowledge and skills required for use of microscopes and fibre counting to WHO rules, air sampling and 4-stage clearance procedures. This Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) qualification has been designed around HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts Guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures. This qualification is recognised by UKAS for this purpose of LAB 30 ‘Application of ISO/IEC 17025 for Asbestos Sampling and Testing’, which states that all asbestos analysts carrying out air monitoring and 4 stage clearances must hold formal recognised qualifications (in addition to demonstrable knowledge, experience and in-house training). Theory and Practical Assessments Candidates are assessed on their practical competence and take a written exam (short answer questions), which is set and administered in conjunction with RSPH. The units covered are: Health, safety and legal aspects relating to asbestos Theory of air sampling, fibre counting and clearance procedure for asbestos analysts Practical air sampling. fibre counting, and clearance procedure for asbestos analysts Use of decontamination units and H-type vacuums Undertake full decontamination On successful completion of the exam and practical task candidates will be awarded a nationally recognised RSPH certificate. Pre-requisites Candidates are required to have prior knowledge of all areas which are defined within the syllabus, available in the Qualification Information booklet, before attendance and have practical experience to be able to undertake the assessments. Also, candidates should complete the pre-reading before attendance. Duration One full day at an ARCA centre (dates below) or a candidates’ place of work, if this required please contact ARCA to arrange. The assessments will be delivered following COVID-19 guidance, such as, reduced number of candidates per course, social distancing, hygiene practices and face coverings. Fees Centre-based For Members, the fee is £180 (exc vat) and an exam fee of £140 per candidate For Non-Members the fee is £195 (exc vat) and an exam fee of £140 per candidate Candidate Premises Fees available on request
Now asbestos analysts can choose to undertake one day of assessments, to gain the RSPH Level 3 Award in Air Monitoring and Clearance Procedures.
To successfully undertake this exam only option, it is advisable that candidates have received training to gain the required knowledge and skills required for use of microscopes and fibre counting to WHO rules, air sampling and 4-stage clearance procedures.
This Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) qualification has been designed around HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts Guide for sampling, analysis and clearance procedures.
This qualification is recognised by UKAS for this purpose of LAB 30 ‘Application of ISO/IEC 17025 for Asbestos Sampling and Testing’, which states that all asbestos analysts carrying out air monitoring and 4 stage clearances must hold formal recognised qualifications (in addition to demonstrable knowledge, experience and in-house training).
Candidates are assessed on their practical competence and take a written exam (short answer questions), which is set and administered in conjunction with RSPH.
The units covered are:
On successful completion of the exam and practical task candidates will be awarded a nationally recognised RSPH certificate.
Candidates are required to have prior knowledge of all areas which are defined within the syllabus, available in the Qualification Information booklet, before attendance and have practical experience to be able to undertake the assessments.
Also, candidates should complete the pre-reading before attendance.
One full day at an ARCA centre (dates below) or a candidates’ place of work, if this required please contact ARCA to arrange.
The assessments will be delivered following COVID-19 guidance, such as, reduced number of candidates per course, social distancing, hygiene practices and face coverings.
Centre-based For Members, the fee is £180 (exc vat) and an exam fee of £140 per candidate For Non-Members the fee is £195 (exc vat) and an exam fee of £140 per candidate
Candidate Premises Fees available on request
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