AA001 Asbestos Awareness Basic Course
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AA001 Asbestos Awareness Basic Course
Course Information
Overview
Candidates will learn about what asbestos is, where you can find it in buildings, the health effects from breathing in the fibres together with how risk from exposure to the fibres can be controlled. They will also be taught emergency procedures to follow if they discover broken ACMs or disturb the products themselves.
Who should attend
In particular, it should be given to those workers in the refurbishment, maintenance and allied trades where it is foreseeable that ACMs may become exposed during their work. This includes, but is not limited to:
- demolition workers
- construction workers
- general maintenance staff
- electricians
- plumbers
- gas fitters
- painters and decorators
- joiners
- shop fitters
- plasterers
- roofers
- heating and ventilation engineers
- telecommunication engineers
- computer and data installers
- fire and burglar alarm installers
- architects, building surveyors and other such professionals
Entry Requirements
This course has no entry requirements. Students should have basic literacy skills, although it is not essential.
Teaching Learning Time
The basic asbestos awareness course is delivered over 4 hours.
Recommended Core Competencies
Assessment and Examination
There is a simple 20 question multiple choice assessment at the end of the course.