UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training Course – Kent

UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training Course

Description

As a UKATA accredited training centre, Prime Safety Services Ltd delivers Asbestos Awareness Training courses in Maidstone, Kent.

The UKATA Asbestos Awareness training provides a complete introduction to the dangers of working around asbestos containing materials (ACM’s). This training course is designed for those whose work could foreseeably expose them to asbestos, in particular demolition, refurbishment or maintenance workers and those workers in allied trades.

Please note this is an awareness course only and does not train delegates to work with any forms of asbestos. It will inform the delegate on how to reduce the associated risks from asbestos in order to work more safely on site.

Contact us for more information or to make an training enquiry. We can carry out bespoke training for groups.

Course Duration

Our UKATA approved Asbestos Awareness training lasts half a day (three hours).

Weekday courses commence at 8.30am and weekend courses at 7.30am unless communicated otherwise.

Course Location

Our UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training Courses are delivered at our training centre in Maidstone, Kent. 

We can also deliver private training sessions at your preferred location. Please get in touch with our team to find out more.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for any workers that are likely to disturb ACM’s throughout their working day as well as anyone that may be exposed to asbestos, to ensure they are aware of what it is and how to avoid exposure. Examples of professions where this will be suitable, but is not limited to:

  • Heating and ventilation engineers
  • Demolition workers
  • Carpenters, joiners and construction workers
  • Plumbers
  • Roofing contractors
  • Painters, decorators and plasterers
  • Fire and burglar alarm installers
  • Shop fitters
  • Gas fitters
  • Computer installers and telecommunications engineers
  • General maintenance staff
  • Cable layers and electricians

Course Programme

As part of the UKATA Asbestos Awareness course, delegates will learn about:

  • The different types and properties of asbestos.
  • Risk and effects of Asbestos on workers’ health, and how to avoid them.
  • The uses of ACM’s in buildings and how to recognise them.
  • Asbestos Regulations, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
  • The employers and employees’ responsibilities.
  • Emergency Procedures.

At the end of the course, delegates will:

  • Have an increased awareness of asbestos and its effects on health.
  • Understand the different types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings.
  • Know how to avoid the risks from asbestos.
  • Understand the current asbestos regulations.
  • Know the procedures to follow when coming into unintentional contact with ACMs.

Assessment

At the end of the three hours, delegates will take a multiple-choice examination. A grade of at least 80% is required to pass the awareness training.

Certificates /Awards

After passing the exam, successful delegates will receive a UKATA approved Asbestos Awareness Training certificate that will be valid for one year. Delegates can validate their certificate using UKATA’s online validation tool.

Costs

£85.00 + VAT

Testimonials

‘The trainer was very knowledgeable and kept the content interesting.’ – Leigh

‘Very knowledgeable, friendly trainer. The whole process was professional.’ – Jade

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£85.00 Ex VAT (£102.00 Inc VAT)

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UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training CourseSat, 20 Sep 2025Sat, 20 Sep 202512 places available£85.00
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