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Subject Outline
This subject outcome covers the requirements to visually inspect and use a range of measuring devices to undertake the monitoring of airborne asbestos fibres in the workplace as an integral part of identifying hazards, assessing risks, monitoring the effectiveness of controls, and ensuring that the workplace is free of visible asbestos fibres and air monitoring results are at acceptable levels prior to reoccupation.
The subject covers the planning of the monitoring process, the selection and use of processes and air-monitoring equipment, the assessment process, and the proper handling and interpretation of the results.
Participants are advised to check for specific jurisdictional regulatory requirements as licenses are required in most states and territories.
The course will be provided as a blended delivery with the theory component being conducted in person or online and practical components are completed on your worksite. Practical assessments and logbooks are required for verification of competency for subjects in this course.
Subject Content
- Legislation, regulations, codes of practise and standards
- Project plans, specifications, quality documentation and manufacturer’s instructions
- Application, methodologies and techniques of compliant removal of asbestos
- Determining factors in areas in which measurements are to be taken
- General construction terminology
- Risk assessment and contingency planning relating to asbestos removal
- Operational and functional features of plant, equipment and tools.
Pre-Requisite Requirements
- CPCCWHS1001: Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos
- CPCCDE3015: Remove friable asbestos
