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Licensable Work with Asbestos

LICENSABLE WORK WITH ASBESTOS

Introduction

This syllabus is based on UKATA’s Licensed Training Guide (LTG23), which replaces HSG247 Chapter 4 as the industry reference point for licensed asbestos training.

The guidance is designed to help employers meet their duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR), Regulation 10, ensuring that anyone liable to be exposed to asbestos, or supervising such work, receives adequate information, instruction and training.

The LTG23 sets out:

  • Minimum course criteria and modules for all roles.
  • Training strategy and policy expectations, including Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
  • Competency assessment requirements and progressive training routes.

Occupational Relevance

This training applies to all personnel carrying out licensable work with asbestos containing materials (ACMs), including:

  • Licensed asbestos removal contractors.
  • Ancillary trades such as scaffolders working within asbestos enclosures.
  • Companies maintaining Class H vacuums and negative pressure units.
  • Asbestos supervisory licence holders.
  • Ancillary maintenance staff entering enclosures for servicing or cleaning plant and equipment.

Duration

A day’s training means at least 6 learning hours, not including breaks. Licensable training is separated into the following categories and the expected duration of training is outlined below:

Initial Training

Training course title Pre-requisite Course duration Tutor/learner ratio
Asbestos Removal Operative Not applicable 18 learning hours minimum, includes 6 hours minimum of practical 1:12 Theory 
1:6 Practical
Asbestos Removal Supervisor Asbestos Removal Operative training certificate.

12 months’ minimum experience as an Asbestos Removal Operative.
12 learning hours minimum, includes 6 hours of practical 1:12 Theory 
1:6 Practical
Asbestos Removal Manager Asbestos Removal Supervisor training certificate.

12 months’ minimum experience as an Asbestos Removal Operative.
12 learning hours minimum, includes 6 hours of practical 1:12 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Enclosure Entry Asbestos awareness course within the last 6 months. 6 learning hours minimum, includes 3 hours of practical 1:12 Theory
1:6 Practical
Asbestos Scaffolding (Ancillary) Operative Not applicable 4 learning hours minimum, includes 2 hours of practical 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Scaffolding (Ancillary) Supervisor Not applicable 6 learning hours minimum, includes 2 hours of practical 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Scaffolding (Ancillary) Manager Not applicable 6 learning hours minimum, includes 2 hours of practical 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Maintenance Operative (Ancillary) Not applicable 6 learning hours minimum, includes 2 hours of practical 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Maintenance Supervisor/Manager (Ancillary) Asbestos Maintenance Operative training certificate.

12 months’ minimum experience as an Asbestos Maintenance Operative.
6 learning hours minimum, includes 2 hours of practical 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Supervisory Licence Holder (SLH) Not applicable 18 learning hours minimum, includes 6 hours of practical 1:6 Theory & Practical

Refresher Training

Training course title Pre-requisite Course duration Tutor/learner ratio
Asbestos Removal Operative Asbestos Removal Operative training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 4 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:12 Theory 
1:6 Practical
Asbestos Removal Supervisor Asbestos Removal Supervisor training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 4 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:12 Theory 
1:6 Practical
Asbestos Removal Manager Asbestos Removal Manager training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 4 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:12 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Enclosure Entry Asbestos Enclosure Entry training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 3 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:12 Theory
1:6 Practical
Asbestos Scaffolding (Ancillary) Operative Asbestos Scaffolding Operative training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 3 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Scaffolding (Ancillary) Supervisor Asbestos Scaffolding Supervisor training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 3 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Scaffolding (Ancillary) Manager Asbestos Scaffolding Manager training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 3 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Maintenance Operative (Ancillary) Asbestos Maintenance Operative training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 3 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Maintenance Supervisor/Manager (Ancillary) Asbestos Maintenance Supervisor/Manager training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 3 learning hours minimum, tailored to the employer’s TNA 1:10 Theory & Practical
Asbestos Supervisory Licence Holder (SLH) Asbestos Supervisory Licence Holder training certificate initial or refresher issued within the past 13 months. 4 learning hours, with content based on the employer’s TNA. 1:6 Theory & Practical

Downloads

LTG23 - Asbestos The licensed training guide - v2.pdf
LW01 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos New Operative - v1
LW02 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos New Supervisor - v1
LW03 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos New Manager - v1
LW04 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos Enclosure Entry - v1
LW05 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos New Scaffolding Operative - v1
LW06 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos New Scaffolding Supervisor - v1
LW07 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos New Scaffolding Manager - v1
LW08 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos Maintenance Operative (Ancillary Work) - v1
LW09 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos Maintenance Supervisor Manager (Ancillary Work) - v1
LW10 - Syllabus - Licensed Asbestos Supervisory Licence Holder (SLH) - v1


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