Health & Safety About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Asbestos Awareness Training

Recognise where asbestos may be found in older buildings and learn the safety protocols that reduce the risk of exposure.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Asbestos was widely used in construction before its ban, and it can still be found in many UK buildings today, particularly those built before 2000. This programme explains where asbestos-containing materials commonly appear and the health risks they pose, including asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Learners cover the correct action to take if asbestos is suspected and the safe working procedures that minimise the risk of disturbing it. The course also explains employer and employee duties under UK asbestos regulations.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Identify the main types of asbestos and where they are found
  • Explain health risks linked to asbestos exposure
  • Recognise situations where asbestos may present a risk
  • Describe correct actions if asbestos is suspected
  • Apply best practice to avoid disturbing asbestos
  • Explain employer and employee duties under asbestos regulations
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Maintenance and construction staff
  • Facilities managers and tradespeople
  • Site supervisors in older buildings
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 What asbestos is and where it is found
  2. 02 Health risks and diseases caused by asbestos
  3. 03 Types of asbestos-containing materials
  4. 04 Identifying risk and avoiding disturbance
  5. 05 Safe working procedures and controls
  6. 06 Legal responsibilities and the duty to manage
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment checks learners understand asbestos risks and the correct response if it is discovered.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download instantly on completion.

Aligned with
  • Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Asbestos Awareness Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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