Course Description

This unit specifies the outcomes required to remove friable asbestos-containing material (ACM). The unit includes preparing, enclosing and removing friable ACM, and includes knowledge of decontamination and disposal requirements. Satisfactory completion of this unit will enable the student to apply for a Class A licence for asbestos removal work.

Please note this course does not entitle an individual to hold a statutory asbestos removal contractor license. You must make further inquiries to the relevant state or territory WHS regulator to determine contractor licensing requirements. This course is a mandatory training requirement for operatives of licensed friable asbestos removal activities.

Contents

• Prepare for asbestos removal.
• Prepare removal area and site.
• Site isolation
• Select appropriate plant, tools and equipment
• Remove asbestos from site in accordance with Asbestos Removal Control Plans and regulatory requirements
• Carry out decontamination process for workers and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and codes of practice
• Clear work area & dispose, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with regulatory requirements and codes of practice documentation requirements.

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed the following courses before enrolling in this unit of competency;

• CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work safely in the construction industry

Delivery & Assesment

Training and assessment is conducted on site and is structured on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the organisation and students and includes classroom theory and practical training. Assessment is competency based and will include a mixture of classroom based exercises, practical demonstration of skills and a theory test

RPL

Do you already have many of the skills that are being taught in this course? Transform Training recognises existing skills and prior learning through our Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) Program, because there is no need to learn what you already know. Talk to our staff about RPL today.

Pathways

Satisfactory completion of this unit will result in a Statement of Attainment; that may be used for recognition in a relevant qualification. This course is the mandatory training requirement under WHS regulations for operatives removing friable (Class A) asbestos under approved license holder control.

Please note this course does not entitle an individual to hold a statutory asbestos removal contractor license. Please refer to SafeWork SA or your relevant WHS authority for this.

Materials & Equipment

Students will be provided with all written and physical materials required to complete the assessment. Students must wear long trousers, a long sleave top and steel-capped boots.

CITB Subsidy

This course is eligible for funding under the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) scheme, which supports individuals and organisations looking to enhance their skills. Eligibility is assessed on an individual basis, and each participant must meet the requirements outlined in CITB’s Eligibility Policy, available on their website.

Applicants must provide evidence of their eligibility before enrolling. For group bookings, funding may apply to each eligible participant, potentially reducing the overall cost. Please note that eligibility criteria may change at CITB’s discretion. For more details, please refer to the CITB policy directly.

 FOR THIS COURSE REMOVE REMOVE FRIABLE ASBESTOS (CLASS A)

THE CITB SUBSIDY IS SET AT $540.00 per person

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• Work, health and safety
• Fees and charges
• Refunds
• Grievances and disputes