Asbestos Awareness
This introductory course provides the students with a basic overview of asbestos including risks and controls, its likely location, planning for removal work and PPE requirements.
Certification
An Asbestos Awareness certificate will be issued on completion of the training.Course Content
The course focuses on:
- Asbestos properties.
- The three main types of asbestos.
- Health risks.
- Legislation.
- Asbestos management plan – removal control plans, notifiable works, air monitoring, managing risk.
- Video presentations.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the three main types of asbestos in NZ.
- Identify risks associated with the exposure to airborne asbestos fibres.
- Identify PPE requirements to protect someone from being exposed to airborne fibres.
Course structure
The course is a theoretical session.
Assessment process
There is an informal formative written assessment task that places when student is ready.
Course prerequisites
None.
Items to bring
- Photo ID.
- Comfortable clothing suitable for participating in practical exercises.
- Covered-in footwear.
Course Length
4 Hours
Location
Wood Training Centre
26 Manadon St
New Plymouth
or at customer
premises.
Price
$245 + GST per person
Group rates available
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Meet The Trainers
Thomas Visagie
Thomas Visagie
Thomas has been involved in Workplace Health and Safety since 2012. He has spent many years working for WorkSafe NZ and is enjoying the transition from regulator to educator. He holds a Bachelor of Science as well as a Work Health and Safety Diploma and is currently a Licensed Asbestos Assessor.
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