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Asbestos removal training is often necessary for the removal of asbestos containing material. At OHS.com.au, we offer a selection of face-to-face asbestos removal courses, allowing you to meet your legal requirement. 

Who Needs to Complete an Asbestos Removal Course Newcastle?

According to Safe Work NSW, you must use an asbestos removal licence holder to remove friable asbestos and more than 10 sqm of non-friable asbestos. The licence is issued to a business. However, workers need to complete training for compliant removal. 

The courses are typically completed by home renovators and construction workers in the construction industry. Tradespeople, including electricians, may also need asbestos removal training. If your job involves work in older buildings, you may face asbestos exposure. With our face-to-face asbestos removal training, you learn the steps involved in safely removing asbestos products.

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Our asbestos removal training includes the following courses:

• Class A asbestos removal training
• Class B asbestos removal training
• Asbestos supervisor training
• Asbestos assessor training

The Class A friable asbestos removal course is for the removal of friable asbestos. It includes two days of training. The Class B courses cover the removal of non-friable asbestos and involve a full day of training. 

Asbestos supervisor training is required for supervisors who manage the asbestos removal process. Asbestos assessor training meets the requirements for developing an asbestos removal plan and assessing the removal process.

What Are the Health Risks of Asbestos Removal?

Exposure to asbestos increases the risk of developing certain asbestos-related diseases. Some of the health effects of asbestos exposure include lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. Nearly 700 Australians died from mesothelioma in 2018 and the number continues to rise each year.

The use of asbestos was slowly phased out in the 1990s and completely banned in Australia in 2003. Homes and buildings constructed before 1987 are highly likely to contain asbestos products, such as asbestos cement panels.

Asbestos materials are categorised as friable (non-bonded) or non-friable (bonded). Friable asbestos poses greater health risks, as it is easily crushed. Crushing friable asbestos releases harmful fibres into the air that can scar the lungs, which is why asbestos removal requires the use of air-monitoring equipment and other safe work practices.

Examples of friable asbestos include asbestos cement sheets, pipe lagging, spray insulation, and other asbestos-containing material that breaks easily. Examples of non-friable asbestos include vinyl floor tiles, bitumen-based waterproofing, and asbestos cement moulded products. 

What Are the Prerequisites for an Asbestos Removal Certificate?

Before signing up for asbestos removal courses, you need to complete several other WHS training courses, including construction induction (white card) training. White cards do not expire, but you should take a white card refresher course every two years. If you have not worked in the construction industry for more than two years, you should complete face-to-face white card training.

You must also complete the non-friable unit of competency (Class B asbestos removal) before enrolling in the friable (Class A asbestos removal) course. 

What Are the Learning Outcomes for Asbestos Removal Training?

After successful completion of an asbestos removal course, you receive a statement of attainment. The statement demonstrates that you have the skills and knowledge needed to follow an asbestos removal control plan. Some of the topics covered include:

• Regulatory requirements
• Asbestos hazards and health effects
• Planning and preparing for the removal of asbestos
• Carrying out the asbestos removal process
• The decontamination process and disposal requirements

As with asbestos awareness training, the asbestos removal courses cover the health hazards and risks of asbestos exposure. Participants also learn how to prepare for asbestos removal, which includes isolating the worksite and wearing personal protective equipment. Air monitoring equipment may also need to be set up and monitored by a supervisor or licensed asbestos assessors. 

Pre-course material is available after signing up. The in-person training includes practical, hands-on training and classroom instruction. 

How Much Does Asbestos Removal Training Cost in Newcastle?

The cost of asbestos removal training depends on the course. The Class A course involves two days of training, which results in a higher price. However, at OHS.com.au, you can receive group quotes and competitive prices.

OHS.com.au is one of the oldest sources of health and safety information in Australia. We launched in the 1990s and started offering safety training courses in 2006. With 15 years of training experience, we work with the top registered training organisations (RTOs) around the country. Along with asbestos removal courses, we offer asbestos awareness training and other Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) courses. 

You can rely on us for thorough asbestos removal training at the best prices. Contact us for asbestos removal training today.