The Non-Licensed Asbestos Groundworker course is designed for groundworkers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during excavation, trenching, drainage, and groundwork activities.
This one-day course provides essential training for groundworkers carrying out non-licensed asbestos work as part of groundworks and civil engineering projects. It ensures participants understand where asbestos may be present below ground and how to manage it safely.
The course covers identifying non-licensed asbestos materials commonly found during groundworks, safe systems of work, contamination control, decontamination procedures, and correct waste handling.
This course does not qualify learners to carry out licensed asbestos removal but equips groundworkers with the competence to safely manage non-licensed asbestos risks encountered during excavation activities.
Provides an overview of asbestos types, properties, and historic use in construction and infrastructure.
Covers common non-licensed asbestos materials encountered during excavation and groundworks.
Explains risks associated with soils, made ground, service ducts, and legacy structures.
Details safe methods of work to minimise fibre release during groundworking activities.
Covers personal and equipment decontamination following contact with asbestos materials.
Explains correct handling, packaging, and disposal of asbestos-contaminated waste.
Outlines actions to take if asbestos is unexpectedly discovered or disturbed.
Reinforces documentation requirements, including risk assessments and waste records.
Course Duration: 1 day
Delivery Method: Classroom-based or on-site
Compliance: Meets non-licensed asbestos training requirements under CAR 2012
Price: From £180 per person (incl. VAT)
Certification: Certificate issued upon successful completion
This course is suitable for groundworkers and related roles who may encounter asbestos during excavation or groundwork activities.
For operatives involved in excavation, trenching, and groundwork activities.
Suitable for workers involved in infrastructure and utility projects.
For site operatives working alongside groundworks where asbestos may be present.
Designed for supervisors overseeing groundworks and excavation works.
For those responsible for monitoring asbestos risks on site.
Ideal for managers coordinating groundworks and site safety.
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