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RSPH Level 3 Award in Air Monitoring and Clearance Procedures – Exam Only

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 (Edition 2) 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).

 

Please note that photographic identification is required from all candidates - read more

 

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:

  • Unit 1 - Health, safety and legal aspects relating to asbestos
  • Unit 2 - Theory of air sampling, fibre counting and clearance procedure for asbestos analysts
  • Unit 3- Practical air sampling. fibre counting, and clearance procedure for asbestos analysts
  • Unit 4 - Use of decontamination units and H-type vacuums.Undertake full decontamination, including showering

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.

Fees

Centre-based
For Members, the fee is £180* (exc vat) and a registration fee of £140 per candidate
For Non-Members the fee is £195* (exc vat) and a registration fee of £140 per candidate

*Not including RICE Slide fees

Candidate Premises
Fees available on request

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Locations & Dates

Calendars change and dates move, we are here to help, so to arrange a date to suit, call us on 01283 505777

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Fri 9 Dec 20221 day Burton upon Trent - ARCA Sarah Tivey Details >

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