The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, ACoP L143 (Second Edition) Regulation 10, Paragraph 246 - 253 specifies the training that is required for those undertaking licensable work with asbestos containing materials as defined by CAR 2012. This is also further stated in the Health and Safety Guidance Document– Asbestos – The Licensed Contractors Guide (HSG247), Appendix 4.1.

This course will provide the delegate with the theoretical and practical skills to undertake licensable work. Persons requiring this type of training would be working for an asbestos licence holder as defined in CAR 2012 (regulation 8) or undertaking ancillary works under the supervision of a licensed asbestos removal contractor.

Delegates with different roles should not participate in the same course. Training shall be based on the role of the employee. In addition, training shall depend on the experience of the employee. It is divided into two categories:

• initial training.
• refresher training.

With a third category, practical, undertaken at the initial training and any subsequent refresher training as determined by the TNA.

Further information can be found here: https://www.ukata.org.uk/training/training-course-portfolio/licensable/

Any persons carrying out licensable work with asbestos containing materials, as laid down in CAR 2012. This would normally include, but is not limited to, licensed asbestos removal contractors and ancillary trades such as scaffolders who undertake licensed asbestos ancillary work, companies maintaining negative pressure units and class “H” vacuums and those required to enter enclosures to carry out other ancillary work.

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