UKATA Duty to Manage Asbestos Course

Clear Understanding Of Legal Duties

Build a strong understanding of the duty to manage asbestos under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, helping you meet your responsibilities with confidence.

UKATA-Recognised Certification

Achieve a recognised UKATA Duty To Manage Asbestos certificate, demonstrating your knowledge of asbestos management principles and legal compliance.

Better Control Of Building Risk

Learn how to identify where asbestos information comes from, how to interpret survey findings, and how to use registers and reports to reduce the risk of accidental disturbance.

Stronger Compliance Across Premises

Understand how asbestos responsibilities may apply differently in owned, leased, sub-let, and multi-occupied buildings, improving compliance in real-world property arrangements.

Improved Decision-Making

Gain the knowledge needed to make more informed decisions about asbestos surveys, risk assessment, management systems, and ongoing monitoring.

Support Safer Working Environments

Help protect contractors, maintenance teams, occupants, and visitors by ensuring asbestos-containing materials are properly identified and managed.

The Duty To Manage Asbestos Course is designed for those who need a practical and legally informed overview of asbestos management in non-domestic premises. It supports duty holders and those assisting them in understanding how asbestos responsibilities are assigned, how risks should be controlled, and how to maintain safe systems for managing buildings where asbestos may be present.

This course is suitable for candidates including, but not limited to:

• Construction workers

• Demolition workers

• General maintenance staff

• Electricians

• Plumbers

• Gas fitters

• Painters and decorators

• Joiners

• Plasterers

• Roofers

• Heating and ventilation engineers

• Telecommunication engineers

• Fire and burglar alarm installers

• Computer and data installers

• Architects

• Building surveyors

• Shopfitters

• Supervisors and team leaders

• Trainees entering relevant trades

Introduction – Why Manage Asbestos?

Understand why asbestos remains a major health risk, why management is essential, and how poor control can expose occupants, contractors, and maintenance personnel.

Defining Duty To Manage

Explore what the duty to manage asbestos actually means, who it applies to, and how responsibility may be shared or allocated depending on leases, contracts, and building arrangements.

UK Legal Requirements

Review the main legal duties linked to asbestos management, with particular focus on Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Information Gathering

Learn what information must be collected to manage asbestos properly, including historic records, surveys, plans, registers, and contractor communication processes.

Types, Dangers And Locations Of Notifiable ACMs

Gain an understanding of common asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), where they may be found, and the health risks associated with exposure.

Surveys And Their Use

Understand the purpose of asbestos surveys, the different survey types, and when each is required as part of an effective asbestos management system.

The Survey Report And Register

Learn how to interpret asbestos survey reports and maintain an up-to-date asbestos register that supports safe management and communication.

Methods Of Assessment

Develop an understanding of how asbestos risk is assessed and prioritised so appropriate control measures and management actions can be implemented.

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Step 1. Multiple Choice Exam

Attainment of the learning outcomes for the course is assessed through a multiple choice question paper examination consisting of at least 30 questions completed under exam conditions.

What Is The Duty To Manage Asbestos Course?

The Duty To Manage Asbestos Course is specialist training for people responsible for managing asbestos in non-domestic premises. It provides a practical understanding of legal duties, asbestos surveys, registers, and the management actions required under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Who Should Attend Duty To Manage Asbestos Training?

This course is ideal for building owners, landlords, facilities managers, managing agents, duty holder assistants, appointed persons, sub-lessors, and anyone involved in supporting or fulfilling asbestos management responsibilities.

What Does Duty To Manage Asbestos Mean?

The duty to manage asbestos means taking reasonable steps to find out whether asbestos is present, assessing the risk, keeping records, and ensuring the information is used to prevent exposure. This duty usually applies in commercial, industrial, public, and other non-domestic buildings.

How Long Does The Duty To Manage Asbestos Course Take?

This is typically delivered as a one-day asbestos management course, giving candidates a thorough overview of their legal responsibilities and the practical steps needed to manage asbestos safely.

What Topics Are Covered On The Course?

The course covers why asbestos must be managed, UK legal requirements, duty holder responsibilities, asbestos-containing materials, surveys, asbestos registers, information gathering, survey reports, and methods of assessment.

How Is Duty To Manage Asbestos Training Assessed?

Candidates complete a multiple-choice examination under exam conditions. This confirms understanding of the core principles, legal duties, and practical requirements of asbestos management.

What Certificate Will I Receive?

Successful candidates receive a UKATA Duty To Manage Asbestos certificate, recognised as evidence of training in asbestos management awareness and legal responsibility.

Why Is This Training Important For Landlords And Managing Agents?

For landlords, managing agents, and those responsible for commercial premises, this training helps ensure they understand how to control asbestos risks, maintain compliance, and reduce the likelihood of accidental exposure during maintenance, refurbishment, or occupation.

Can The Duty To Manage Asbestos Course Be Delivered Onsite?

Yes. Acadame can deliver Duty To Manage Asbestos training onsite nationwide for groups. We can also support local delivery options through our wider managed service network.

Where Can I Take This Course?

Acadame delivers this course from training centres in Stoke, Derby, Manchester and Liverpool, as well as onsite across the UK for organisations needing group training.