Create an asbestos removal control plan (ARCP). Gain sound foundational training in work health and safety practices and legislation requirements to ensure compliance. Work as a nominated supervisor, a vital role on any licensed asbestos removal job.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Plan for and supervise the removal process for friable and non-friable asbestos containing material (ACM)
Prepare the work area and the worksite and check serviceability of tools and equipment
Ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers is provided and stored on site
Use safe and compliant removal practices
Supervise the decontamination and removal processes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Specialist skills to supervise asbestos removal and decontamination processes
Confidence to plan and implement an asbestos removal control plan (ARCP)
Experience in following work health and safety practices, and regulatory and environmental legislation
The training qualification you need to support your application for an asbestos removal licence with SafeWork NSW
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Successful completion of the unit, CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos (or its equivalent competency) as evidenced by your transcript, or
Successful completion of the unit, CPCCDE3015 Remove friable asbestos (or its equivalent competency) as evidenced by your transcript
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
100 points for identification which includes your date of birth, signature, address and a photo. This is needed for the SafeWork assessment. For more information, please visit SafeWork NSW.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
A safety-conscious mindset
Keen attention to detail
A desire to supervise an asbestos removal team
An in-depth knowledge and awareness of the asbestos removal processes and compliance requirements
Language, literacy and numeracy at a Year 12 level
A sound knowledge of work health and safety (WHS) requirements
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Our graduates go onto roles like: nominated supervisor for an asbestos removalist company.
Asbestos removal is dangerous and can cause death if not handled correctly. You must hold a valid asbestos removal licence to work with asbestos. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this licence. In NSW, there are different asbestos removal licences that will allow you to work with different types of asbestos. This course will provide you with the required training to apply for your asbestos removal licence. However, you will need to fulfil other criteria. To find out more details and to check current application requirements, visit the SafeWork NSW website.
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The Statement of Attainment in Supervise Asbestos Removal does not have any pre-requisite courses.
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