Asbestos Awareness
This half-day entry level course is designed to equip workers across various industries with the essential knowledge to protect themselves and others from asbestos-related hazards.
Non-member price$190.00
Course formats available
Classroom
Who should attend
This course is for anyone who:
- Is new to or currently working in the New Zealand construction industry.
- May work or live in buildings that may contain asbestos.
What you'll learn
You will learn how to:
- Understand what asbestos is and its physical properties
- Recognise the historical uses of asbestos
- Distinguish between friable and non-friable asbestos
- Identify existing sources of asbestos
- Understand the health hazards associated with asbestos
- Recognise common sources of asbestos in construction
- Identify asbestos
- Understand asbestos legislation
- Follow safety procedures once asbestos is identified
At the end of the course, you'll complete a Review of Understanding. This is a written assessment that checks your understanding of the key concepts learned during the course.
If you pass, you will be issued a digital Site Safety Card valid for 2 years.
What you'll get
- A Site Safety Card, valid for 2 years. Most major New Zealand contractors require workers to have a valid Site Safety Card before entering a construction site.
- 4 Licensed Building Practitioner points.
- Unit Standard 2138 Demonstrate knowledge of asbestos and safety procedures v6 – Level 2, 1 credit.
Next learning steps
You'll need to complete another Site Safe course every 2 years to keep your Site Safety Card current.
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Language, Cancellations, Refunds and FAQ's
If English is your second language
To complete this course, you need to be able to read and understand English.
Other courses, languages and regions are available on request – or we may be able to provide you an interpreter or allow you to bring your own interpreter.
If you miss the course
If you would like to know more about refunds when a course is missed, refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellations and refunds
You can cancel or change a booking 5 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 5 days before the start of the course, you will receive a credit on your account to be used within 12 months, or you (or your employer, if they paid for the course) can request a refund:
- Download the Refund Request Form
Within 5 working days of the course starting, you can transfer your seat to another person from the same company. If you cancel, you or your employer will not get a refund.
Changes and cancellations can be made through your account, or through your employer if they booked you on the course.
View our Frequently Asked Questions.