{"product_id":"asbestos-awareness-cat-a-wimborne","title":"IATP or UKATA Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) in Wimborne, Dorset (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHalf-Day Asbestos Awareness Training in Wimborne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsbestos Awareness (Category A) training is a legal requirement for workers, and those who supervise them, who may come across asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during their work but are not required to work with or remove asbestos. The course gives delegates the foundation knowledge they need to avoid carrying out work that will disturb asbestos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully completing this course helps employers show compliance with Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), which requires adequate information, instruction and training for anyone liable to be exposed to asbestos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho needs the Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) qualification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsbestos Awareness training is designed for employees whose work could expose them to asbestos. It also suits anyone who wants a basic understanding of asbestos, and it is a useful starting point before progressing to non-licensed asbestos work or duty to manage training. Occupations that may require it include (but are not limited to):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemolition workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoofers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeating engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlasterers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarpenters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainters and decorators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 1a: History and properties of asbestos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 1b: Health effects of asbestos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 2: Types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 3: Avoiding the risk of exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule 4: Legislation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completion of the course, learners will have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of the legislation relating to asbestos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of how asbestos can damage your health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of how to identify the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn understanding of the use of management plans to prevent asbestos fibre disturbance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of emergency procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Duration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIATP or UKATA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple choice exam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eValidity of Award\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is delivered face to face in a classroom in Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1QU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs asbestos awareness training a legal requirement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires employers to provide information, instruction and training to anyone who may be exposed to asbestos in their work, and to those who supervise them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course qualify me to remove asbestos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Category A awareness training teaches you to recognise asbestos and avoid disturbing it. Work that knowingly disturbs asbestos needs non-licensed asbestos work (Category B) training or above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the certificate valid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe award is valid for 1 year, after which an Asbestos Awareness Refresher is the usual route to keep your training up to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/training-courses-in-dorset-uk\"\u003eAll courses in Dorset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/short-courses-wimborne\"\u003eAll courses in Wimborne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asbestos-awareness\"\u003eAsbestos Awareness courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/asbestos-courses\"\u003eAsbestos courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iatp-courses\"\u003eIATP courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ukata-courses\"\u003eUKATA asbestos courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-safety-care-courses\"\u003eHealth, Safety \u0026amp; Care courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/construction-engineering-courses\"\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Engineering courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ouch Learning \u0026 Development","offers":[{"title":"11 Feb 2027","offer_id":58591764808024,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"21 Apr 2027","offer_id":58591764840792,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 Jun 2027","offer_id":58591764873560,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Sep 2027","offer_id":58591764906328,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Nov 2027","offer_id":58591764939096,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/Ouch-Learning-and-Development.jpg?v=1773278257","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/asbestos-awareness-cat-a-wimborne","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}