About the association
Raising standards.
Protecting people.
Taking asbestos training to the heart of industry.
UKATA is a not-for-profit association committed to maintaining and improving the quality of asbestos training through rigorous standards, independent quality assurance and industry collaboration.
Our story
Built by industry, for industry.
UKATA was established in response to a recognised need to improve consistency and standards in asbestos training.
Before UKATA, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) maintained a list of training providers through the Asbestos Training Providers' Working Group (ATPWG). The industry recognised that a dedicated association could build on this work by setting standards, auditing providers and managing membership.
UKATA began trading in January 2008, accepting applications from providers of Asbestos Awareness, Non-Licensable and Licensable Work training.
The HSE maintained the ATPWG list of asbestos training providers.
UKATA's inaugural meeting was held. Forty-one of the 50 providers on the ATPWG list agreed to join.
UKATA began trading and opened applications across the principal asbestos training categories.
UKATA continues to support high standards through member approval, monitoring and industry engagement.
Our purpose
Our vision and mission
Vision
To be the leading authority on asbestos training in the UK.
We aim to remain trusted and respected by members, industry, employees and individuals; extend the reach of UKATA-approved training; work within current legislation while positively influencing standards; and collaborate with partners across the industry.
Mission
To remain at the forefront of asbestos training and awareness.
We maintain and improve standards through ongoing monitoring of approved training providers, an inclusive approach to industry engagement, and investment in our staff so they can effectively support our members.
What guides us
Our values
The principles behind how we support our members, work with industry and uphold the UKATA standard.
Committed to our members
Delivering on our promises and maintaining the high standards members and learners expect.
Working collaboratively
Building partnerships that support members, industry stakeholders and the wider public.
Acting with integrity
Being honest, open and inclusive in our decisions and relationships.
Never standing still
Keeping pace with legislation and developments to continually strengthen training standards.
Our priorities
What we set out to achieve
Our aims and objectives focus on protecting the quality and reputation of UKATA-approved training while strengthening the association's contribution to industry.
- Maintain UKATA's standing and reputation across the asbestos industry and wider community.
- Uphold exacting training standards and welcome new members who meet them.
- Strengthen recognition of the UKATA trademark and the assurance it represents.
- Work within current legislation as a minimum standard.
- Build effective relationships with trade partners and industry stakeholders.
Working with UKATA
Discover the ways to engage with UKATA.
Whether you deliver asbestos training, work within the wider industry or want to demonstrate your training credentials, explore the routes available through UKATA.
More than one way to get involved
Explore Training Provider Membership, Industry Associate Membership and Corporate Partner Membership, alongside the separate UKATA Trained Logo scheme.
The UKATA Trained Logo is a separate offering, not a membership category.
Our people and governance
Led with experience. Supported by specialists.
UKATA combines the strategic oversight of a volunteer Board of Directors with a dedicated team responsible for day-to-day operations, supported by appointed independent verifiers and auditors.
Board of Directors
Volunteer directors bring a breadth of industry knowledge and experience to the governance of the association.
Meet the Board ↗Office team
The office team manages UKATA's day-to-day operations under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Craig Evans.
Meet our team ↗