Popular UK Asbestos Training Courses

Explore top courses for every need, from awareness to removal and building management. Be informed, compliant, and ready to protect yourself and others.

UKATA-Approved Asbestos Awareness

Anyone who may encounter asbestos in their work, including construction workers, maintenance staff, building managers, plumbers, electricians, and homeowners. Various providers.

Course Content

  • Overview of asbestos types, uses, and health risks
  • Regulations governing asbestos management in the UK
  • How to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)
  • Safe work practices for handling and avoiding ACMs
  • Emergency procedures in case of asbestos disturbance
  • Legal responsibilities for employers and employees

Assessment. Typically a short multiple-choice test at the end of the course.

Duration. Online courses can be completed in 1-2 hours; in-person training may take 1-2 days.

Starts around £20 + VAT for online courses, up to £180 + VAT for in-person training

New Asbestos Removal Operative

For individuals seeking to become licensed asbestos removal operatives.

Provider: Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) and other accredited providers.

Course Content

  • Practical skills for removing asbestos safely and legally
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection
  • Decontamination procedures for equipment and work areas
  • Waste disposal regulations for asbestos waste
  • Emergency response procedures for asbestos incidents
  • Handling and transporting asbestos materials
  • Air monitoring techniques and control measures

Assessment. Practical assessment of removal skills and written test.

Duration. Typically a 3-day course, both theoretical and practical components.

Typically around £450 + VAT for a 3-day course

Industry Refresher Operative

Experienced asbestos removal operatives who need to update their knowledge and skills.

Provider: ARCA and other accredited providers.

Course Content

  • Review of current regulations and best practices
  • Changes in legislation and industry standards
  • Updates on safe working procedures and risk assessment
  • Reinforcement of emergency response knowledge
  • New techniques and equipment in asbestos removal

Assessment. Short written test or practical assessment

Duration. Typically a 1-day course

Typically around £250 + VAT for a 1-day course

Duty to Manage Asbestos for Building Managers

For Building managers, landlords, and anyone responsible for managing asbestos in buildings.

Provider: Various accredited training providers.

Course Content

  • Provider: Various accredited training providers
  • How to identify and locate ACMs within a building
  • Developing and implementing an asbestos management plan
  • Monitoring and maintaining asbestos-containing structures
  • Hiring and supervising asbestos contractors
  • Record-keeping and documentation requirements

Assessment. TMultiple-choice test or written assessment

Duration. Varies depending on format (online or in-person), typically 1-3 days

Starts around £60 + VAT for online courses, up to £250 + VAT for in-person training