UKATA Asbestos Awareness Courses

Why Formation Train UKATA Asbestos Awareness

UKATA is a leading authority on asbestos training, a not for profit association established in 2008 with a set purpose in mind: to be recognised as the asbestos industry’s most eminent training association.

UKATA is instantly recognised and respected for the exacting standards in asbestos training delivered by its Members in accordance with current HSE Legislation. UKATA is committed to both maintaining and improving higher standards of asbestos training through ongoing monitoring of UKATA-approved training providers.

The success of UKATA has been driven by industry, who acknowledge that the standards delivered by UKATA Members offers assurance that delegates have received quality training from a provider who has proven competency at the highest level.

Why do we use them?

  • Industry recognised and traceable certification

  • Robust process and rules of membership

  • Continued Personal Development (CPD) hours for all training courses

  • Excellent tutor competency framework

  • Recognised standards and course syllabus

Asbestos Awareness

Course Content:

  • What is asbestos?

  • Health effects of asbestos exposure

  • Asbestos in buildings

  • Asbestos and related Health and Safety Legislation

  • Know what processes release fibres

  • Understanding emergency procedures

  • Multiple choice question paper

Half day course - Valid for 1 year, then an annual refresher is required

Asbestos Awareness Refresher

Course Content:

  • Recap on initial Asbestos Awareness training

  • Update on changes in legislation, process and procedures

  • Multiple choice question paper

2 Hour course – Valid for 1 year

UKATA Non-Licensed Asbestos CAT

Course Content

THEORY MODULES

• Asbestos awareness training (in accordance with UKATA document A0022)

• Additional Legislation

• Building Mini-Enclosures

• Use of Class H Vacuum

• Use of Wetting control measures

• Personal protective equipment

• Cleaning

• Decontamination

• Waste

• Certificate of handover

• Risk assessment and plans of work

• Emergency Procedure

 

PRACTICAL ELEMENTS

• Use of H class Vacuum

• Use of PPE and RPE

• Use of wetting techniques

• Bagging Waste

• Building a Mini Enclosure (Optional)

• Decontamination

1 Day course - Valid for 1 year