Non-friable Asbestos Removal (Class B)

Who is this course for?

Individuals who are currently looking at entering the construction / asbestos industry and wishing to work with asbestos and to become an Asbestos Removalist (Class B) must complete this course. Typically this includes working on asbestos cement products like wall lining and roof cladding, and ranges to electrical backing boards and vinyl floor tiles.

Why should I do this course?

• This course provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to remove non-friable asbestos.

• This accredited training course is required for all asbestos removal workers when dealing with non-friable asbestos greater than 10m2, under this prescribed accredited course number – conforming with both Australia and New Zealand regulation training requirements.

• In addition, all those performing unlicensed removal work, that is working on less than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos material, are required to be trained. This training package satisfies the “suitable and adequate” training requirement prescribed in legislation for this work activity.

• This course provides the foundation training necessary before Asbestos Supervisor Training can be undertaken relative to non-friable work.

What are the essential elements of the course?

• Preparation for non-friable asbestos removal

• Set up of the asbestos removal area and removal zone

• The process involved to safely remove non-friable asbestos

• Clean up work and appropriate transport and disposal

• The correct personal decontamination process

• Clearance to re-occupy requirements

• Use of documentation in line with regulatory requirements