Remove Asbestos Skill Set

RTO Code: 21519

Duration:  2 Days (face to face) 

The Remove asbestos skill set training consists of two  units:

• CPCCDE3015A Remove friable asbestos and

• CPCCDE3014A Remove non friable asbestos

Aim: To provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to safely remove friable and non-friable asbestos containing materials, suitable for a person or company who holds a Class A Asbestos Removal Licence.

Key Areas Covered:

• Introduction to asbestos

• Where asbestos is found

• Risks of working with asbestos

• OHS Regulations 2017 & Compliance Codes 2018

• Controlling asbestos in the workplace (registers and SWMS)

• Personal protective equipment

• Enclosures

• Air monitoring and visual clearances

• Procedures for removing asbestos (friable and non-friable)

• Decontamination procedures

• Waste transport and disposal

A fit check is included as an assessment component of the course; if possible; the participants are requested to please bring their own respirators to the training session.

Prerequisites:

• CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.
• If the evidence of a certificate for CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry cannot be provided, the participant can only be awarded a Certificate of Attendance for Remove friable asbestos.  A card (red or white) cannot be accepted.

Learners Needs:
In order to identify individual learners' requirements please bring to our attention any candidate that has any needs such as; literacy, access or, medical restrictions so arrangements can be made prior to course
commencement.

Literacy and Numeracy Requirements:

• In order to be successful in the unit, students must have sufficient English written and oral language skills to enable clear and direct communication with trainer and other students.
• Students must be able to; collaborate effectively with others and complete simple written documentation and complete a multiple choice knowledge assessment.
• If you have any concerns regarding this requirement please contact our friendly HAZCON training team to discuss what assisted learning options we have available to you.

Required to bring on the day:

• Certificate for CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry;
• Proof of ID (drivers licence or equivalent, with photo); brought to the training course; and
• The participant has provided their Unique Student Identifier number; If participants do not have a USI number, please create one by logging onto www.usi.gov.au.

Assessment:
In order to be successful in this course the student must satisfactorily complete 5 assessment tasks that include a mixture of practical observations and knowledge questioning.

The students must be fit and able to carry out basic construction work involved in the removal of asbestos for the purpose of the assessments. Delivery of the knowledge questioning can be adjusted to meet the students learning needs.

If required; students are provided with two re-assessment opportunities on the day. Access to our appeals process is available in our student handbook should the student wish to consider that option if competency hasn't been achieved after two re-assessment opportunities.

Certificate:

HAZCON will issue a CPCCDE3015A Remove friable asbestos and CPCCDE3014A Remove non friable asbestos certificate and wallet card upon:

• Successful completion of the training course.
• Provision of identification and pre-requisite documentation; as listed above.

Would you like to apply for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)?
If you believe you have industry skills, knowledge and experience removing asbestos then you may be eligible for RPL. Please contact the Business Services Manager to discuss your suitability as an RPL candidate. The appropriate documentation will be provided to you if the RPL process is applicable to you.

Note:
1. A certificate for CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry is required. A card (red or white) cannot be accepted.
2. HAZCON provides realistic simulation activities to provide participants with real world scenarios; however, we don't use any asbestos containing materials.
3. All equipment required for the training course is provided. A fit test is included as an assessment component of the course; students may bring their own respirators to the training session to have their personal respirator correctly fitted.

This course can also be run just for you at your workplace. If you are interested you can contact us on 1800 429 266  or via email:  training@hazcon.com.au