Asbestos Awareness

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Asbestos Awareness training course, learners should know and understand the following:

• Introduction and definitions
• Learn and understand what asbestos is and how it affects people
• Locations
• Learn the locations where asbestos may be found
• The asbestos ban in 1999
• Learn and understand what the asbestos ban of 1999 is and what is covered under it
• Government regulations
• Learn and understand what rules and regulations were put in place by the government in relation to asbestos
• Risk assessment
• Learn how to plan and carry out a risk assessment for asbestos
• Management plans
• Learn how to create a management plan for dealing with asbestos
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE and RPE)
• Learn and understand what type of personal protective equipment is needed when dealing with asbestos
• Safe working practice
• Learn how to work safely when dealing with asbestos
• Asbestos-related emergencies
• Understand how to deal with an asbestos-related emergency if one may occur

Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions that are put to our specialists.

How many types of asbestos training are there?

In the UK there are 3 types of asbestos training.

• Asbestos awareness
• Non-licensable work with asbestos including NNLW
• Licensable work with asbestos

Here at MWM, we offer an Asbestos Awareness training course intended to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal activity which could disturb the fabric of a building or another item which might contain asbestos. Sign up today!

Who is asbestos awareness training is suitable for?

Our Asbestos awareness training is designed to give workers and supervisors the information they need to avoid work that may disturb asbestos during any normal work. This could include:

• General maintenance workers
• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Joiners
• Painters and decorators
• Plasterers
• Construction workers
• Roofers
• Shop fitters
• Gas fitters
• Heating and ventilation engineers
• Demolition workers
• Telecommunication engineers
• Fire/burglar alarm installers
• Computer and data installers
• Architects
• Building surveyors

How long is asbestos awareness training valid for?

Here at MWM, our Asbestos Awareness Training Course is valid for 1 year. That would mean the learner would have to re-complete the training course every year to stay compliant.

Is asbestos awareness training mandatory?

Every employer must make sure that anyone who is liable to disturb asbestos during their normal work, or who supervises those employees, gets the correct level of information, instruction and training so that they can work safely and competently without risk to themselves or others.

Delivery Methods

Our Asbestos Awareness course is easily accessible online through e-learning, allowing your staff to study anytime, anywhere, 24/7. This makes it the perfect option for care staff with challenging shift patterns. Additionally, you will receive exceptional customer support from our dedicated account manager and support team.

• Study when you want 

• Track staff progress 

• Study anywhere you want on any device

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Get Certified

Just follow these four simple steps, sit back, relax and let us do the hard work for you and your team.

1. Book A Course Book your online Asbestos training via the website, by messaging us, or by calling.

2. Login Once everything has been booked, you will receive login details for you and your staff.

3. Complete Course Complete the Asbestos online training course in the delivery method you choose.

4. Become Certified Great! Now that you’re certified, you can download the Asbestos Awareness certificate from the portal or request a certificate, and we will email it to you in PDF form.