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Asbestos Awareness Training

4 enrolled 48 min of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
48 minSelf-paced
4 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 4 lessons 48 min total
01 Asbestos Awareness Training 4 lessons
  1. Introduction – What is Asbestos and its Dangers
  2. Asbestos Regulations and Safety Procedures
  3. Surveys and Assessment
  4. Asbestos Waste Disposal and Dealing with Emergencies

About this course

Ensure you understand the dangers of one of the world’s most hazardous building materials and know how to keep people protected from it with this comprehensive Asbestos Awareness course. Although it is now outlawed from use, asbestos can still be found in many older properties and sites, as it was once so popular in the trade. It remains a harmful substance, whatever its age, and you can discover how to identify its presence and prevent it from causing health problems.

This essential Asbestos training delivers the facts and knowledge needed wherever it is thought to be in existence. You will be shown how to detect, handle, and destroy it without putting anyone at risk. There is also extensive coverage of the medical effects of the material and details of the strict UK regulations that are in place to prevent debilitating lifelong conditions. Sign up for this effective and engaging learning package that presents vital information and helps you get on with your job.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Asbestos Awareness Training Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Discover why asbestos was used so much and may still be present in properties
  • Understand just how dangerous asbestos is and how it affects the human body
  • Know which UK laws and regulations cover the handling of asbestos
  • Learn how to keep you and your colleagues safe on a suspected asbestos site
  • Explore the best way to assess risks and survey a prospective area thoroughly
  • Gain the ability to dispose of hazardous waste safely and responsibly

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Asbestos Awareness Training Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Asbestos Awareness Training Course is as follows:

Module 01: Introduction – What is Asbestos and its Dangers

  • Introduction – What is Asbestos and its Dangers

Assessment Module 01

Module 01 Final Exam

Module 02: Asbestos Regulations and Safety Procedures

  • Asbestos Regulations and Safety Procedures

Assessment Module 02

Module 02 Final Exam

Module 03: Surveys and Assessment

  • Surveys and Assessment

Assessment Module 03

Module 03 Final Exam

Module 04: Asbestos Waste Disposal and Dealing with Emergencies

  • Asbestos Waste Disposal and Dealing with Emergencies

Assessment Module 04

Module 04 Final Exam

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

£39.00 48 min · All Levels
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