UKATA Asbestos Awareness

In 2012, The Control of Asbestos Regulations was updated. It mandated that anyone likely to be exposed to or disturb asbestos fibres at work should undertake accredited asbestos awareness training annually.

The UKATA Asbestos Awareness E-Learning course is ideal for individuals in trade and anyone who carries responsibility for the management and upkeep of buildings. Examples of workers include construction workers, general maintenance staff, and building surveyors.

Our online asbestos awareness course is designed to educate candidates about the hazards related to long-term exposure to asbestos fibres. This course also emphasizes situations where you might unknowingly encounter these fibres.

Asbestos may be present in any property constructed prior to its ban in 1999. Professionals who modify buildings of this era should be mindful of asbestos and the significant health risks it carries. Additionally, some buildings refurbished after the ban may also include asbestos containing building materials.

Some construction companies require employees to hold a valid UKATA Asbestos Awareness certificate in order to enter sites and carry out work.

The below modules are covered in the 1/2 day UKATA Asbestos Awareness E-Learning course. These modules are then in the multiple choice exam which you take at the end of the course.

Module 1 – Types, nature and properties of asbestos
Module 2 – Risks of asbestos and effects on health, including effects of smoking
Module 3 – Use and locations of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
Module 4 – Legislation affecting asbestos
Module 5 – Avoiding and reducing risks

The assessment for the UKATA Asbestos Awareness E-Learning course is a multiple-choice exam that you will have 40 minutes to complete.

After successfully completing the multiple-choice assessment, you will automatically receive your UKATA Asbestos Awareness certificate which will be valid for 1 year from the date of passing the assessment.

Please note: This course is not suitable for anyone looking to work with asbestos directly or remove it from any industry, commercial, domestic, or other property.

The E-Learning course is an appropriate learning choice for those who wish to complete the course independently, in their own time but still with the support of tutors. It has many great benefits:

• 24/7 Access to course materials
• Tutor support
• Technical Support
• UKATA Approved Qualification
• Study at your own pace
• Multi-licence discounts
• Manager accounts to track progress
• Try before you buy with a free trial

Duration

The time it will take to complete this e-learning is dependent on the amount of time that you can dedicate to your study. It typically takes around 3 hours of study to complete, and as such is valid for 3 hours of Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Each e-learning licence lasts for 6 months from the date of activation, which gives you plenty of time to complete the course.