What training is required to intentionally work with asbestos containing materials?
Licensable Work with Asbestos: Trains those who knowingly will be working with asbestos containing materials where that work is classified as “licensable work with asbestos” as defined by CAR 2012 e.g. asbestos coatings. A licence issued by the HSE is required by the employer of people undertaking such work.
Non-Licensable Work with Asbestos Including NNLW: Trains those who knowingly will be working with asbestos containing materials where that work is not classified as “licensable work with asbestos” as defined by CAR 2012. Typically referred to as Non-Licensable or Notifiable Non-Licensable (NNLW) work as detailed in HSE Guidance Asbestos Essentials a0. e.g. cement, gaskets.
IMPORTANT
The Asbestos Awareness course is aimed at making the candidates aware of the dangers associated with exposure to airborne asbestos fibres through
unknowingly coming into contact with asbestos materials. It does NOT train you to work with asbestos containing materials (ACM’s).
Please also find a link to the HSE website which may assist further - https://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/training.htm