AS03 - Asbestos Sampling

This syllabus sets out the guidance issued by UKATA for the provision of asbestos sampling training as contained within the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), Asbestos: The Survey Guide (HSG264 Paragraph 110 – 120) and reference to Asbestos Essentials (HSG210).

This document provides the syllabus for the training along with guidance on the minimum content of all courses. Tutors can offer bespoke or tailored training for the remainder of any training session, but the core content must be adhered to.

Any persons carrying out non-licensed works with asbestos containing materials laid down in CAR 2012, Reg 3(2). This would normally include, but is not limited to, trade operatives, architects, building surveyors and other such professionals or any other persons likely to take samples of suspected ACMs for clarification.

Learners are required to have successfully completed a UKATA Asbestos Awareness course within the last 6 months. Proof of this training must be verified by the training provider and should be dated no earlier than six months prior to the start of the course. If the Asbestos Awareness certification has expired beyond this six-month window, learners must undertake a new UKATA Asbestos Awareness course.

Minimum of 6 learning hours.
(This includes a minimum of 2.5 learning hours of practical training and the time allocated for the final exam)