UKATA Licensed Asbestos Removal New Operative Training

Delivered over three days, the course covers both classroom learning and hands-on training in the following key areas:

• Types, Uses, and Risks of Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs)
• Health Hazards and Relevant Legislation
• Site Set-Up, Maintenance, and Dismantling (Practical)
• Controlled Stripping Techniques (Practical)
• Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) (Practical)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Practical)
• Transit Procedures & Decontamination (Practical, including full shower procedure)
• Cleaning & Clearance Air Testing
• Plant and Equipment (with demonstrations)
• Waste Management & Disposal
• Emergency Procedures, Fault-Finding & Non-Asbestos Hazards
• Roles, Responsibilities, Site Inspections & Record-Keeping
• Risk Assessments, Plans of Work, Management Systems & Monitoring

Candidates must demonstrate their understanding through modular tests, achieving a minimum overall pass mark of 80%. Full participation in preliminary and full decontamination procedures, including showering in a decontamination unit, is mandatory. Failure to complete these practical elements will result in a course fail.

Download the Course Syllabus here.