UKATA Asbestos Awareness Course

Essential Asbestos Safety Knowledge: Build a clear understanding of what asbestos is, where it may be found, and why it remains a major health risk in many buildings and workplaces.

UKATA Recognised Training: Achieve a UKATA asbestos awareness certificate that demonstrates your training has been completed to a recognised industry standard.

Improved Legal Compliance: Understand the importance of asbestos awareness in relation to the Control of Asbestos Regulations and help reduce the risk of unsafe work practices.

Reduced Risk Of Accidental Disturbance: Learn how to identify situations where asbestos may be present and avoid activities that could release dangerous fibres into the air.

Better Protection For Workers And Contractors: Support safer decision-making on site by understanding when to stop work, report concerns, and seek further advice before proceeding.

Stronger Workforce Awareness: Help create a more informed safety culture across construction, maintenance, refurbishment, and property-related work.

Improved Employability Across Multiple Sectors: Asbestos awareness training is widely expected across construction and maintenance roles, making it a valuable course for both new entrants and experienced workers.

The UKATA Asbestos Awareness course is designed for supervisors and trades personnel who may encounter asbestos during their work but who do not intentionally work on asbestos-containing materials. It provides essential knowledge on asbestos types, health effects, likely locations, and the steps needed to avoid disturbing asbestos and putting people at risk.

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 To Asbestos

Understand what asbestos is, why it was widely used, and why it still presents a major risk in many buildings today.

Types Of Asbestos

Learn about the main types of asbestos, their characteristics, and where they may be encountered in domestic, commercial, and industrial premises.

Health Risks Associated With Asbestos Exposure

Explore the serious health effects linked to asbestos exposure, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer, with emphasis on the increased risk for smokers.

Common Uses And Likely Occurrences Of Asbestos-Containing Materials

Identify where asbestos-containing materials may be found in buildings, plant, and infrastructure, particularly in older properties and refurbishment environments.

How Asbestos Risks Are Created

Understand how asbestos becomes dangerous when disturbed, damaged, drilled, cut, sanded, or otherwise interfered with during work activities.

Avoiding The Risk Of Accidental Disturbance

Learn the practical steps workers and supervisors should take to avoid disturbing asbestos during maintenance, installation, construction, and related tasks.

What To Do If Asbestos Is Suspected Or Disturbed

Gain clear guidance on the immediate actions to take if suspicious materials are found or accidentally disturbed, including stopping work and reporting concerns.

Legal Responsibilities And Duty To Manage

Develop awareness of the relevant legal framework, including employer duties and the importance of asbestos information, surveys, and risk controls.

Asbestos Awareness In Real Work Environments

Apply asbestos awareness principles to realistic workplace scenarios relevant to construction workers, tradespeople, maintenance staff, supervisors, and contractors.

The method of assessment is a one-step journey:

Step 1. Multiple Choice Examination

Attainment of the learning outcomes for the UKATA Asbestos Awareness qualification is assessed through a multiple choice examination consisting of at least 15 questions completed under exam conditions.

Who Should Take UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training?

UKATA asbestos awareness training is ideal for anyone who may come across asbestos-containing materials during their work. This includes construction workers, maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, decorators, engineers, surveyors, supervisors, and trainees working in buildings where asbestos may be present.

What Does The UKATA Asbestos Awareness Course Cover?

The course covers the properties of asbestos, its effects on health, the increased risks linked with smoking, the types and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings, how to avoid accidental disturbance, and what to do if asbestos is suspected.

How Long Does The Asbestos Awareness Course Take?

This is typically a half-day asbestos awareness course, making it a practical option for employers and individuals needing recognised asbestos safety training without extended time away from work.

What Certificate Will I Receive After Completing The Course?

Successful candidates receive a UKATA asbestos awareness certificate. This shows they have completed recognised asbestos awareness training in line with current industry expectations.

How Long Is The UKATA Asbestos Awareness Certificate Valid For?

The certificate is typically valid for one year, after which refresher training is recommended to help keep knowledge current and maintain awareness of asbestos risks.

Is UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training A Legal Requirement?

Where workers may encounter asbestos during their duties, employers have legal responsibilities to provide appropriate information, instruction, and training. Asbestos awareness training helps support compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations.

Does This Course Qualify Me To Remove Asbestos?

No. UKATA asbestos awareness training does not qualify candidates to work on, remove, or disturb asbestos-containing materials. It is designed to help people recognise asbestos risks and avoid accidental exposure.

Can You Deliver Asbestos Awareness Training Onsite?

Yes. We can deliver onsite asbestos awareness training nationwide for employers and teams, as well as offer courses at our centres in Stoke, Derby, Manchester, and Liverpool.

Is This Course Useful For Construction And Maintenance Workers?

Yes. This course is highly relevant for construction, refurbishment, maintenance, installation, and property-related roles where asbestos may still be present in older buildings and premises.

Why Is Asbestos Awareness Training Important?

Asbestos exposure can lead to serious long-term health conditions. Asbestos awareness training helps candidates recognise risks early, avoid disturbing materials, and make safer decisions on site.