{"product_id":"asbestos-awareness-refresher-cat-a-wimborne","title":"IATP or UKATA Asbestos Awareness Refresher (CAT A) in Wimborne, Dorset (Classroom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2-Hour Asbestos Awareness Refresher Training in Wimborne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Approved Code of Practice for the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (ACoP L143, second edition) states: “There is no legal requirement to repeat a formal refresher awareness training course every 12 months. However, some form of refresher awareness should be given, as necessary.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsbestos Awareness training is legally required for anyone who may be exposed to asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during their work and for those who supervise them. Employees who completed their initial awareness training within the previous 12 to 18 months, and who meet the requirements of a training needs analysis (TNA), do not need to repeat the full course, but some form of refresher training is advised. This short refresher meets that need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho needs the Asbestos Awareness Refresher (CAT A) qualification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refresher is designed for employees whose work could expose them to asbestos and who hold a valid Asbestos Awareness certificate that they need to refresh. Occupations that may require asbestos awareness training 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\u003eWhy is Asbestos Awareness Refresher training important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefresher training helps promote a safe working environment and keeps workers able to recognise and report potential asbestos hazards, so that the right precautions are taken to prevent exposure and protect their health.\u003c\/p\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\u003e2 hours\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\u003eA valid Asbestos Awareness certificate\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\u003eHow often should asbestos awareness be refreshed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACoP L143 says there is no legal requirement to repeat a formal course every 12 months, but some form of refresher awareness should be given as necessary. Many employers refresh annually because the certificate is valid for 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take the refresher without a previous certificate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. You need a valid Asbestos Awareness certificate to attend. If yours has lapsed or you have never trained, book the full Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) course instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the refresher take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe course runs for 2 hours and finishes with a multiple choice exam.\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":"18 Jan 2027","offer_id":58591765135704,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Mar 2027","offer_id":58591765168472,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Jul 2027","offer_id":58591765201240,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"29 Sep 2027","offer_id":58591765234008,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"29 Nov 2027","offer_id":58591765266776,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"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-refresher-cat-a-wimborne","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}