About this Online Asbestos Awareness Course
Need to stay safe around asbestos? You’re in the right place.
This online course provides essential awareness training for workers who may come into contact with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) on job sites. It is particularly suited for workers in construction, renovation, and trades who need to comply with WHS regulations when working near asbestos.
If you’re working with asbestos in areas smaller than 10m² or may encounter asbestos during your tasks, this course is a legal requirement.
Common roles that require this training include:
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Builders and construction workers
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Kitchen and bathroom renovators
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Electricians
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Plumbers
Course Outline
The Asbestos Awareness Training is delivered 100% online and is self-paced, allowing participants to complete it on their own schedule.
Training covers:
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Asbestos types and identification
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Health risks and safe work practices
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WHS regulations and Codes of Practice
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PPE and tools for asbestos risk control
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Handling procedures and reporting requirements
This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete and includes interactive content and assessment.
Location:
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Fully online and self-paced
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Available nationally
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Begin anytime
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7-day access upon enrolment
Further Information
Who can remove more than 10m2 of asbestos?
Before undertaking asbestos work involving more than 10 square meters of non-friable asbestos or any quantity of friable asbestos, workers are required to successfully complete the designated VET course.