NL01 - Non-Licensed Asbestos Operative

This syllabus sets out the guidance issued by UKATA for the provision of non-licensed asbestos operative training for employees whose work will knowingly disturb asbestos containing materials (ACMs), and which is defined as non-licensable work or notifiable non-licensable work within the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This is further stated in the guidance document HSG210 – Asbestos Essentials.

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, as defined in CAR 2012, Reg 3(2). This would normally include, but is not limited to, trade operatives such as demolition workers, construction workers, general maintenance staff, electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, painters and decorators, joiners, shop fitters, plasterers, roofers, heating and ventilation engineers, telecommunication engineers, computer installers, fire and burglar alarm installers, architects, building surveyors and other persons likely to disturb and carry out work on asbestos containing materials as defined in CAR 2012.

Some learners may require a more developed course which is specific to their area of work such as but not limited to groundworkers, waste and civic amenity site personnel, and contaminated land (asbestos sampling) for geo-technical persons.

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)