Controlled techniques for asbestos removal - refresher

Duration

Minimum half day of 3 learning hours

If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.

Purpose/scope

The purpose of controlled techniques for asbestos removal refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full controlled techniques for asbestos removal standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group:

• operative

Delegates pre-requisites

Delegates must have successfully completed training to the Controlled techniques for asbestos removal standard or subsequent refresher 3 years prior to attending this refresher.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• successfully completed training to this standard
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• classroom

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more practical training.

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%.

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

Renewal every 5 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal

Buffer/grace period

3 months

Approval date

April 2019

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The delegate will be able to:

• select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to install and remove licensed asbestos enclosure or containment areas and to remove licensed asbestos
• outline the purpose of the risk assessment and plan of work
• state the activities which could result in asbestos exposure and the importance of controls to prevent exposure
• state the control limit and describe the purpose of air monitoring and how it can be used to assess exposure including the importance of personal monitoring
• state how safe work practices, control measures and protective equipment can reduce exposure to asbestos and prevent spread of asbestos outside the work area
• state the importance of following the procedures, controls and preventative measures set out in the risk assessment and plan of work
• state the requirements for the maintenance of control measures, including enclosures and negative pressure equipment
• describe the procedures for recording, reporting and correcting defects in control measures, protective equipment and work methods
• minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when stripping and removing licensed asbestos
• interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when stripping and removing licensed asbestos
• maintain safe working practices when stripping and removing licensed asbestos
• explain how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when stripping and removing licensed asbestos
• comply with the given contract information to install and remove licensed asbestos enclosure or containment areas to the required specification
• comply with the given occupational resource information to move, handle and/or store resources to the required guidance
• describe controlled removal techniques and how they work, including types of wet surfactant, injection of sprayed asbestos and lagging, spray wetting of AIB and asbestos cement, the wrap and cut technique and the use of glove bags
• state the waste handling procedures including bagging, storage and disposal
• state the site clean-up and clearance procedures, including the certificate of reoccupation arrangements
• outline the requirements and procedure for medical examination