Non-Licensed Asbestos Work (CAT B) Courses

Overview

This course gives delegates the theoretical and practical skills to undertake non-licensed works with asbestos-containing materials. Persons requiring this type of training would include trade operatives undertaking tasks with asbestos-containing materials as defined in HSG210 and in accordance with CAR 2012 Reg 3(2).

Who needs the Non-Licensed Asbestos Work (CAT B) qualification?

Workers who may need this level of information, instruction and training include all types of tradespeople whose work will require them to disturb asbestos-containing materials, such as:

• Drilling holes in asbestos materials
• Laying cables in areas containing undamaged asbestos materials
• Removing asbestos-containing floor tiles
• Cleaning or repairing asbestos cement sheet roofing or cladding

Why is Non-Licensed Asbestos Work (CAT B) training important?

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires every employer to ensure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to their employees who are; or who are liable to be exposed to asbestos, or who supervise such employees. The course enables employees to take necessary measures to safeguard themselves and others affected by work activities.

Non-Licensed Asbestos Work (CAT B) Course Content

• Legislation
• Asbestos Zones
• EM 4 Use of Class H Vacuum
• EM 5 Wetting asbestos materials
• EM 6 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• EM 7 Using damp rags to clean surfaces of minor asbestos contamination
• EM 8 Personal decontamination
• EM 9 Disposal of asbestos waste
• EM 10 Statement of cleanliness after textured coating removal
• Risk assessment and plan of work
• Emergency procedures

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Recognise why asbestos is dangerous
• Know the different types of asbestos and their properties
• Demonstrate a knowledge of asbestos applications – the places and materials in which it is used
• Demonstrate a knowledge of asbestos related legislation
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the equipment and method sheets contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘ Work with asbestos cement (AC) (non-licensed)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘ Working with textured coatings (TC) containing asbestos (non-licensed)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Safe work with undamaged asbestos materials)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheet associated with ‘Fly-tipped waste)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Strictly controlled minor work on asbestos insulating board (AIB)’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the task sheets associated with ‘Removal and replacement of other asbestos containing materials’ contained in HSG210 ‘Asbestos Essentials’