Course Outline
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to remove non-friable asbestos containing material (ACM).
It includes preparing, containing & removing non-friable ACM & underpinning knowledge of decontamination & disposal requirements.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Prepare for asbestos removal
- Prepare asbestos removal site
- Set up asbestos work area
- Remove non-friable asbestos
- Carry out decontamination process
- Clean up work area
- Complete regulatory processes
- Health risks & health effects associated with exposure to asbestos
There will be some face to face classroom delivery used to facilitate underpinning knowledge requirements but a large portion of the training and assessment will be doing activities.
Practical assessment activities will ensure sound performance with the competency standards & industry requirements.
Assessment
Assessments will be conducted during the course with the practical component making up a large portion of the assessment. Theory assessment will be completed at the end of the training session.
Participants who successfully complete the training & assessment will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.
Who Should Attend?
This training applies to people who work in the construction industry & may be either domestic or commercial, a demolition site, a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained. Project sites may be construction sites & may also include ships, contaminated soils and fences in relation to the non-friable asbestos removal process.
Legislation / Compliance
Asbestos is managed & controlled in Queensland by 10 main statutes and two codes of practice. These are administered by state government agencies and local councils.
Work health & safety legislation regulates the management, control & removal of asbestos in the workplace (including residential premises which are a ‘workplace’ when work is undertaken by a contractor).
- Work Health & Safety Act
- Work Health & Safety Regulation
- How to Safely Remove Asbestos Code of Practice
- How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice
Public health legislation applies to asbestos-related activities carried out at non-workplaces settings (i.e. by home owners at domestic premises).
Environmental protection & waste legislation regulates the transportation of commercial & industrial waste, the licensing of disposal facilities (such as landfills) & notification and remediation of contaminated land.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There are no provisions for recognition of prior learning for the training.
Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)
To complete this course successfully, participants need to have reasonably well developed skills in areas such as reading, writing and communication.
Examples of activities that participants will need to perform include:
- Writing, interpreting & facilitating risk assessment processes
- Interpreting safe work method statements for the removal of non-friable asbestos
- Understanding the purpose & application of documentation for notification & the use of an asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) & clearance inspections
Refund Policy
DTE has a fair and equitable refund policy in place containing guidelines guaranteeing the refund of fees to participants under reasonable circumstances. The management guarantees that DTE has a sound financial position and safeguards participant fees until used for training. Please ask for a copy of the refund policy.
We stand by our training excellence 100% and guarantee our product. Should for some valid reason the training does not meet your expectations we shall provide a full refund.
Commitment
Our facilities and experienced instructors ensure that graduates of our courses leave equipped with the knowledge and skills required for safe work in their chosen field with the breadth and depth of knowledge required for the role. In addition we offer an on-going support service to all course participants including student drop in contact days on a monthly basis.
