Why choose Echo3 asbestos training?

Choose Echo3 Asbestos Awareness training for our commitment to safety and expertise. Our courses are designed to empower all learners with the knowledge needed to identify, manage, and mitigate asbestos risks effectively. We offer: Certificate & Accreditation: our training program is accredited by the IATP. You will receive an IATP certificate. Great Value: Echo3 are committed to offering the best value online Asbestos Awareness courses for all those who value safety. Experienced Instructors: learn from industry experts Engaging Content: our Asbestos course feature interactive and engaging content, making learning efficient and enjoyable. Flexibility: access training online at your convenience, enabling you to learn at your own pace. Proven Track Record: Echo3 is a trusted name in asbestos awareness training, with a history of successfully education. Carbon Free: Echo3 offset all our carbon emissions. Meaning if you choose our asbestos training, you will reduce your carbon footprint too.

Asbestos Awareness Course Online CAT-A | £15+VAT

Q: What are the 3 levels of asbestos training?

There are three levels of asbestos training defined by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. These are: Asbestos awareness (Category A) Non-licensable work with asbestos (Category B) Licensable work with asbestos (Category C) Category A or CAT A Asbestos courses, like this one are for staff who are liable to be exposed to asbestos in the course of their work. These staff are required to avoid any work that may disturb asbestos containing materials (ACMs). Category B or CAT B asbestos courses are for staff who knowingly disturb asbestos. Category C or CAT C asbestos course are for staff who remove asbestos.

Asbestos Awareness Course (cat-A)

Asbestos Awareness online course covering the CAT-A syllabus and delves into the nature of asbestos, its types, where it can be found, and why it became a prevalent material in construction and other industries.

Learners also gain a clear understanding of where they may encounter ACMs, legal obligations and safety measures.

Asbestos, once hailed as a versatile building material, is now recognised as a hazardous material.

Exposure to asbestos fibres can have severe health consequences, including life-threatening diseases.

CAT-A Asbestos Awareness training is required under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) BUT DO NOT perform any work that would intentionally disturb asbestos.

Asbestos Awareness Course (cat-A) Certificate

Written in compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Developed by qualified health and safety professionals
Accredited by IATP – learn more about IATP here
Last Updated February 2021
To gain the certificate you must complete the assessment which involves 20 questions.
The online Asbestos certificate is valid for 1 year.

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Frequently asked Questions

What are asbestos CAT-A course learning objectives?

This online CAT-A Asbestos Awareness Course provides participants with essential knowledge regarding asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).

Learning outcomes include;

Understanding the different types of asbestos, its prevalence, and potential health hazards. They gain insights into the risks associated with asbestos exposure and the significance of proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Participants learn to recognise asbestos-containing materials and the importance of adhering to regulations and best practices.

This CAT A accredited Asbestos training provides the knowledge needed to reduce risks from asbestos.

Who should take Cat A asbestos training?

CAT-A Asbestos Awareness training is required under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 for anyone who may come into contact with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) but do not perform any work that would intentionally disturb asbestos.

This training is essential for a wide range of professionals to ensure their safety and to prevent accidental asbestos exposure.

This includes construction workers, tradespeople, building managers. Maintenance workers, Electricians and Plumbers, HVAC Technicians, Demolition Workers, Roofing Contractors, Environmental Inspectors, Waste and Recycling Workers, Firefighters.

Why is asbestos dangerous?

Asbestos is friable so if it is disturbed microscopic asbestos fibres are released into the air that can then be easily inhaled into our lungs. Once fibres are in our lungs they remain and over time, diseases can develop.

Even a small level of asbestos exposure increases the chance of developing an asbestos-related disease.

What are the levels of asbestos training?

There are three levels of asbestos training defined by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. These are:

Asbestos awareness (Category A)
Non-licensable work with asbestos (Category B)
Licensable work with asbestos (Category C)

Category A or CAT A Asbestos courses, like this one are for staff who are liable to be exposed to asbestos in the course of their work. These staff are required to avoid any work that may disturb asbestos containing materials (ACMs).

Category B or CAT B asbestos courses are for staff who knowingly disturb asbestos.

Category C or CAT C asbestos course are for staff who remove asbestos.

Course Content

UNIT 1

ASBESTOS EXPLAINED

In this first unit, we explain what exactly asbestos is, its nature and properties.

UNIT 2

ASBESTOS AND ITS EFFECT ON HEALTH

This next unit explains the effects that asbestos can have on your health and the health of those working around you. Highlighting the most common asbestos-related illnesses.

UNIT 3

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACMS)

The focus of module four is ACMs. ACMs are asbestos containing materials. Knowing where ACMs are most likely to be found will help you avoid asbestos.

UNIT 4

SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK

Next, we explain the systems required to keep yourself and colleagues safe. These are the Asbestos Survey, Risk Assessments, the Asbestos Register and Emergency Procedures.

UNIT 5

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES

In this final unit we highlight employee and employer legal duties under the various safety regulations.

Assessment

To gain the certificate you must complete the assessment which involves 20 questions.
Complete a 15-question, multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course
Achieve a minimum score of 80% to receive your certificate by email
Free unlimited retakes — revisit the course and retry the quiz if needed
A posted certificate is available for £9
The Echo3 Asbestos Awareness (CAT-A) certificate is valid for 1 years