Abestos - which course is right for you?
Workers Removing Asbestos
Friable –
Asbestos that is easily crumbled by hand
Course to Book
A Class Course
Unit Standard: NZQA Standard 29766
Course Length
1 day – 8.00 -4.30
Includes test & practical assessment
Next Step
Go to Worksafe to be approved
Qualification
You are now qualified to remove all forms of asbestos
Workers Removing Asbestos
Non-Friable –
Asbestos that is Hard / Solid / Bonded/ not easily crumbled
Course to Book
B Class Course
Unit Standard: NZQA Standard 29765
Course Length
1 day – 8.00 -4.30
Includes test & practical assessment
Next Step
Go to Worksafe to be approved
Qualification
You are now qualified to remove asbestos that is Non-Friable
Supervisor
Friable –
Asbestos that is easily crumbled by hand
* 3 yrs relevant experience with friable & non-friable asbestos
* min 18 yrs old
Course to Book
A Class and Supervisor
Unit Standard: NZQA
Supervise Asbestos Removal – US29767
Course Length
1.5 days – 8.00 -4.30
Includes test & practical assessment
Next Step
Go to Worksafe to be approved
Qualification
You are now qualified to manage/supervise the removal of friable or non-friable asbestos.
Supervisor
Non-Friable –
Asbestos that is Hard / Solid / Bonded / not easily crumbled
* 1 year relevant experience with non-friable asbestos
* min 18 yrs old
Course to Book
B Class and Supervisor
Unit Standard: NZQA
Supervise Asbestos Removal – US29767
Course Length
1.5 days – 8.00 -4.30
Includes test & practical assessment
Next Step
Go to Worksafe to be approved
Qualification
You are now qualified to manage/supervise the removal of friable or non-friable asbestos.
Assessor
Assess removal of asbestos, do air monitoring and write clearance certificates after completing the four stage clearance procedure
Course to Book
Assessor Course
Equivalent to
Unit Standard:
Conduct Asbestos Assessment Associated with Removal – CPCCBC5014A
Course Length
2 days – 8.30 -4.30
Includes test & practical assessment
Next Step
Go to Worksafe to be approved
To become licenced you must provide evidence that you have acquired, through training or experience, the knowledge and skills of relevant asbestos removal industry practice
Qualification
You are now qualified to conduct assessments, clearances and reoccupation following removal of asbestos.
Surveying & Sampling
People who want to become surveyors and samplers
Course to Book
IP402 BOHS Course
* no experience necessary
Course Length
4 days – 8.30 -4.30
Includes written open book exam with practical components
Next Step
Go to Worksafe to be approved
Qualification
You are now qualified to do Asbestos Surveying and Sampling
Air Monitoring, Clearance & Reoccupation
People who want to be able to carry out Air Monitoring and Clearance Inspections for reoccupation of premises
Course to Book
IP404 BOHS Course
* no experience necessary
Course Length
3 days – 8.30 -4.30
Includes written open book exam with practical components
Next Step
Go to Worksafe to be approved
Qualification
You are now qualified to conduct air monitoring and issue clearance certificates for the reoccupation of premises after asbestos removal is complete
Property Managers & Maintenance and those responsible for Health and Safety
For interested parties such as councils and health boards
Course to Book
Awareness Course
* no experience necessary
Course length
3 – 4 hours
What you can do
You are now more aware of the dangers regarding asbestos containing materials and how they should be managed according to H&S
Trades People
Trades people who will be dealing with non-friable asbestos that is less than 10 square metres. Any employees that may come across asbestos in their work.
Course to Book
Awareness Course – Trades
* no experience necessary
Course length
4 hours Includes practical modules
What you can do
As the PCBU you are now aware of the regulations relating to your position. As the worker you are now aware of the dangers and requirements relating to asbestos
To become an Asbestos Removal License Holder
Class A and B licences are administered by WorkSafe. Refer to the Asbestos Removal Licensing Guide for Applicants for further information on criteria and how to apply.
To become a licensed Assessor
Licensed asbestos assessors (or a competent person) may do the following tasks:
- air monitoring during asbestos removal work
- clearance inspections for asbestos removal work
- issue clearance certificates for asbestos removal work
Asbestos assessors can also carry out other tasks, including identifying asbestos and carrying out a risk assessment.
Unlike Class A and B asbestos removal licences, asbestos assessor licences are granted to individual people, not to PCBUs.
From 4 April 2018, only licenced assessors are permitted to carry out (assess) the above work for Class A asbestos removal.
