Learn how to work with asbestos in the workplace
Gain the knowledge and skills to identify asbestos-containing materials and take appropriate action to protect yourself and those around you when handling it.
Our Asbestos Awareness course is completely online and self-paced. Upskill today and receive a certificate of completion and ecard.
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Asbestos is a mineral containing millions of fibres that was used in building materials up until the late 1980s. Asbestos fibres can be dangerous when airborne and inhaled, causing scarring of lung tissue (asbestosis) and various cancers.
Because of the risk of serious illness, it’s important to know how to identify asbestos on a job site and how to contain it.
Our Asbestos Awareness Training Course will provide you with knowledge on asbestos and your health, legal obligations and duty of care, and asbestos risk management. This course does not give you a licence to remove asbestos.
For individuals:
- That may encounter asbestos or asbestos-containing materials in their workplace or in the course of their work on buildings built before 1990
- That are renovating or performing maintenance on a property built before 1990
- Wanting to make sure their skills and knowledge are up-to-date with the latest industry standards
Please note that WorkSafe ACT mandates that workers in the Australian Capital Territory must complete a specific awareness course called "11084NAT (previously 10675NAT)". This is NOT that course.
For businesses:
- That need to ensure staff who might come into contact with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials in the course of their work are aware of SafeWork Australia’s requirements
- That want a simple and easy way to manage staff training through an Employer Account, featuring a personalised company training page, streamlined payments, view staff progress on each course and access to staff certificates
Inscope Training’s short awareness courses can be packaged to suit your business needs
The course requires:
- Access to the internet
- A computer, tablet or mobile device
We recommend an English Language, Literacy and Numeracy skill level of at least 1 for this course.
If you are concerned about any of the above requirements, please call us on 1300 579 808 to discuss your concerns and find out what support options are available.
This course covers the following parts:
- Asbestos and your Health
- Identifying Asbestos
- Your Legal Obligations
- Silica Dust - the new asbestos
- Fitting a respirator
- Asbestos Risk Management
delivery
Online
cost
$55.00 (Includes GST)
duration
1 - 2 hours, self paced
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Start any time
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Learner support
If you have learning or physical needs, including difficulties accessing a computer or the internet, or English Language, Literacy or Numeracy (LL&N) needs, please contact us prior to attending your course and we can discuss suitable support options.
If you are concerned that your language, literacy or numeracy skills will not be sufficient to complete the course, please complete our free, online interactive LL&N assessment. You will need to create an account and log in. We will contact you to discuss your results and any support we can provide or refer you to other suitable support agencies.
Asbestos Awareness FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Asbestos Awareness course nationally accredited?
No, this is an awareness course only. However, this course does meet the industry standards in all states (except the ACT) for workers who may be exposed to asbestos-containing material.
- Is this course accepted in the ACT?
No. If you’re in the ACT, you need to do the 10675NAT Asbestos Awareness course (previously 10675NAT), which we don’t currently offer.
- Is the Asbestos Awareness course the equivalent to CPCCDE3014, CPCCDE3015, and CPCCDE4008?
No. Those courses include training in the removal of asbestos-containing material. As this is an awareness course, it covers the theory around asbestos and your health, your legal obligations, and asbestos risk management.
- Does the Asbestos Awareness course give you the licence to remove asbestos legally?
No, this course has no licenced outcome. However, you will receive a Statement of Completion and an Inscope Asbestos Awareness ecard when you complete the course.
- Why should I complete an asbestos awareness course if it is not accredited?
Certain sites around Australia require asbestos awareness training and your employer (or a potential employer) may need to ensure staff who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in their work are appropriately trained to industry standards under SafeWork departments in all States (except the ACT).
Although our Asbestos Awareness course doesn’t give you the licence to remove asbestos, it does give you the industry-standard skills and knowledge to identify potential asbestos in the workplace and remain safe while on the job site. - Where can I get more information about asbestos and asbestos-related diseases and treatments?
Asbestos-related resources and information can be found at Asbestos.com and Mesothelioma.net. You can also find a great guide about Pleural mesothelioma (the most common form of cancer caused by asbestos) here.
Why Choose Inscope Training?
100% Online Course
Complete your awareness course quickly and easily online, no need to visit a classroom.
Instant Certificate
Receive your Statement of Completion certificate as soon as you complete the course.
Industry-relevant content
Our course content is kept up to date with Industry changes.
Learn at your own pace
We keep a record of how far you've progressed with your course, so you can complete it whenever it suits you.
Are you looking to upskill or improve your job prospects?
We offer industry-relevant accredited and awareness short courses with flexible delivery around Australia.
If you’re a business and want to put multiple employees through our short courses, our Employer Accounts make it easy.
Manage your staff or student training online through our Employer Accounts portal. Call us on 1300 579 808 for an obligation-free discussion and demonstration.
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- Email: admin@inscope.edu.au
- Phone: 1300 579 808
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