Asbestos Awareness Training (Category A)
The Asbestos Awareness Training (Category A) course offered by OXQUAL provides essential awareness for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during normal work activities but are not responsible for asbestos removal. The programme covers asbestos types, commo...
About this qualification
The Asbestos Awareness Training (Category A) course offered by OXQUAL provides essential awareness for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials during normal work activities but are not responsible for asbestos removal.
The programme covers asbestos types, common locations, health effects, recognition of suspected materials, safe behaviour and emergency actions following accidental disturbance. It also clearly explains the limitations of awareness-level training.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Asbestos
- Properties and Historical Uses of Asbestos
- Asbestos-Related Health Risks
- Asbestosis
- Mesothelioma and Lung-Cancer Awareness
- Types of Asbestos
- Chrysotile, Amosite and Crocidolite
- Common Asbestos-Containing Materials
- Recognising Suspected ACMs
- Asbestos-Safety Responsibilities
- Safe Behaviour Around Suspected ACMs
- Activities That May Disturb Asbestos
- Emergency Actions Following Accidental Disturbance
- Evacuation and Reporting
- Personal Protective Equipment Awareness
- Communication of Asbestos Risks
- Limitations of Category A Awareness Training
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Maintenance and Construction Workers
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- HVAC Technicians
- Supervisors and Site Managers
- Building and Renovation Contractors
- Employees who may encounter asbestos during routine work
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Recognise common asbestos-containing materials.
- Understand major health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
- Reduce the likelihood of accidental disturbance.
- Understand appropriate actions following suspected exposure.
- Improve communication and reporting of asbestos hazards.
- Understand the limitations of awareness-level training.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions and short answers.
- Total Questions: 40.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
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