DTM02 - Duty To Manage Asbestos (Overview) For The Housing Sector
Introduction
This syllabus sets out the guidance issued by UKATA for the provision of duty to manage asbestos overview training for employees within the housing sector. It offers an overview of managing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in residential buildings, in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012).
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.
Occupational Relevance
Any persons in the housing sector who requires an overview of the duty to manage and legislative requirements. This would normally include, but is not limited to duty holder’s assistants, appointed persons assistants, building owners, landlords, sublessors, managing agents etc. and any person assisting duty holders in the compliance with CAR 2012 Regulation 4, as well as other statutory legislation that is specific to housing providers such as The Housing Act 2004 / The Housing (Scotland) Act 2014. Some learners may require a more advanced course which is specific to their area of work such as but not limited to duty holders and appointed persons.
Learner Pre-requisite
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.
Duration
Minimum of 3.5 learning hours.
(This includes the time allocated for the final exam)
