UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Course

Practical Asbestos Safety Training: Build the knowledge and practical understanding needed to carry out non-licensed asbestos work more safely and in line with legal expectations.

UKATA Recognised Certification: Gain a recognised UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative certificate, helping demonstrate competence and compliance to employers and contractors.

Support Legal Compliance: Understand the requirements of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, including training, safe systems of work, PPE, RPE, hygiene, and waste control.

Reduce Exposure Risks: Learn how to minimise the release of asbestos fibres through correct preparation, controlled techniques, and safe handling procedures.

Improve Safe Working Practices: Strengthen your understanding of practical controls such as wetting methods, H class vacuum use, decontamination, and emergency arrangements.

Increase Employability Across Trades: This training is valuable for a wide range of trades and maintenance roles where non-licensed asbestos work may occasionally form part of the job.

Protect Yourself And Others: Develop the awareness and behaviours needed to safeguard your own health as well as colleagues, clients, occupants, and anyone else affected by the work.

The UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Course is suitable for individuals who may carry out non-licensed work with asbestos-containing materials as defined within the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This may include:

• demolition and construction workers

• maintenance personnel

• electricians

• plumbers and gas fitters

• painters and decorators

• joiners

• plasterers

• roofers

• shop fitters

• heating and ventilation engineers

• telecoms technicians

• computer and alarm installers

• architects and building surveyors

• supervisors responsible for overseeing this type of work

It is particularly useful for those whose work may involve disturbing asbestos-containing materials during repair, refurbishment, removal of small amounts of ACMs, or other lower-risk non-licensed asbestos activities.

The UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative training course typically covers:

• Introduction to asbestos

• Legislation and codes of practice

• Selection, care, and use of PPE and RPE

• Prevention and reduction of employee exposure to asbestos fibres

• Control limits and air monitoring

• Emergency procedures

• Hygiene and decontamination procedures

• Health effects of asbestos exposure

• Safe working practices

• Waste handling and disposal

The method of assessment is a two-step journey:

Step 1. Multiple Choice Exam

Attainment of the learning outcomes for the UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Course is assessed by a 30-question multiple-choice examination completed under exam conditions.

Step 2. Practical Assessment

Candidates will also complete practical activities, which may include:

• use of H class vacuum

• use of PPE and RPE

• use of wetting techniques

• bagging waste

• building a mini enclosure optional

• decontamination

What Is The UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Course?

The UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Course is specialist training for workers who may need to safely undertake non-licensed work with asbestos-containing materials. It provides both theoretical knowledge and practical instruction to help candidates work safely and legally.

Who Needs UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Training?

This course is suitable for tradespeople and supervisors whose work may disturb asbestos during maintenance, refurbishment, repair, or minor removal tasks. It is commonly taken by builders, electricians, plumbers, roofers, decorators, joiners, and maintenance teams.

Is This The Same As Asbestos Awareness Training?

No. Asbestos awareness training is designed to help people identify asbestos risks and avoid disturbing ACMs. The UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Course goes further by preparing candidates for certain categories of non-licensed asbestos work and includes practical assessment.

What Legislation Does This Course Relate To?

This course supports compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, particularly the requirement for appropriate information, instruction, and training for employees who may be exposed to asbestos and those supervising that work.

How Long Does The UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Course Take?

The course typically takes 6 hours to complete and includes both classroom-based learning and practical assessment activity.

How Is The Course Assessed?

Candidates complete a 30-question multiple-choice exam and a practical assessment covering relevant safe working methods such as PPE, RPE, wetting techniques, H class vacuum use, waste handling, and decontamination.

What Certificate Will I Receive?

Successful candidates receive a UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative certificate, which is widely recognised and helps demonstrate compliance and competence for this type of work.

How Long Is The Certificate Valid For?

The certificate is typically valid for 12 months, after which refresher training should be considered to maintain knowledge, competence, and compliance.

Can This Course Be Delivered On-Site?

Yes. Acadame can deliver the UKATA Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative Course onsite nationwide for employer groups. We also offer centre-based options and can support local delivery through our partner network where required.

Where Can I Take This Course?

Acadame can support delivery from centres in Stoke, Derby, Manchester, and Liverpool, onsite at employer premises nationwide, and through managed service partners in other areas.

Why Is This Course Important?

Asbestos exposure can lead to serious long-term health conditions. This course helps workers and supervisors understand how to carry out non-licensed work more safely, reduce fibre release, follow correct procedures, and protect everyone affected by the task.