CPCCDE3015 Remove Friable Asbestos
(CPCCDE3015) - (Release 1.0)
Training Package: Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package (Release 5.0)
Study Modes: Classroom - 1 day - every Fortnight
Pricing: $690 - Classroom only * Note : BCITF Subsidy may apply
Note: 1. See Pre-Requisite requirement below!
2. A Combination course is available, including either or both of; Remove Non-Friable Asbestos; Remove Friable Asbestos and Supervise Asbestos Removal qualifications. The combination course is a minimum of 2 days and requires payment for each qualification - contact us for details and dates.
Construction Industry Training Fund - Training Subsidy
If you are working in the Building and Construction Industry in Western Australia, this course may attract a subsidy from the CTIF. Subsidies are available to help reduce training costs for eligible businesses and employees to develop and enhance their skills.
Eligible individuals and/or employers seeking the Supplementary Skills Subsidy, need to submit the appropriate claim form on successful completion of the course. Contact the CTIF on 9244 0100 or email them for more information.
Classroom Delivery
Study in a face to face classroom environment; supported by our Facilitator, Learner Guide, Assessment Guide; Practical Activities and Class Discussion. Partial completion of Assessment Guides can be achieved in class time with the balance of Assessments completed in your own time.
Students are required to complete and submit all assessment requirements within 3 months of commencement.
Time Commitment
Nominal minimum hours of study plus individual research and on the job application is 25 hours (normally over a period of 1-2 weeks) from commencement. During the balance of the time, learners will be engaged in work-based/simulated work-based (portfolio building) activities and assessments.
Students are required to complete and submit all assessment requirements within 3 months of commencement.
Course Overview
This nationally recognised course will equip you with the knowledge and skills that will help you safely plan and undertake the removal of friable asbestos, in all states of Australia. (Friable asbestos is also referred to as Class A)
This course has become a requirement for some contractors and their employees to obtain, if you are planning to:
- undertake work in the Telecommunications Industry i.e. NBN related
- working on a site that is owned or controlled by the Federal Government
- working in other states of Australia
Course Structure
This Course includes training and information on:
- Legislative requirements and compliance
- Identifying types of asbestos
- Health issues relating to asbestos exposure
- Conducting risk assessments
- Identifying hazards, controls and safe work methods
- Planning friable asbestos removal
- Removal enclosures, negative air systems and air monitoring
- Processes and tools required for safe removal of friable asbestos
- Decontamination processes and structures
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to remove friable asbestos-containing material (ACM). The unit includes preparing, enclosing and removing friable ACM, and includes knowledge of decontamination and disposal requirements.
Site location for work may be either domestic or commercial, and maybe a demolition site, a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained. Project sites may be construction sites and may also include ships, soils and fences.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Occupational licenses are required nationally.
Work must be completed according to relevant legislation, the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos, industry guidelines, customer and organisational requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures.
Regulatory mechanisms apply to this unit. This unit is required for all supervisors of the ACM removal process. Candidates are advised to check for regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements/Pathways/Pre-Requisite
There are compulsory pre-requiste requirements for this course. You must evidence that you hold these units of competency:
CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (also known as Construction White Card)
CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos
Note: a White Card or a Blue Card issued prior to 11 May 2009 is NOT valid for the pre-requisite.
If you do not have this qualification, please arrange to obtain this prior to enrolling in your asbestos course.
Articulation Pathways from the Qualification
On completion of this unit of qualification, you may undertake further asbestos training in CPCCDE4008 Supervise asbestos removal; or in specialist qualifications; eg Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419); and Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920) or generic qualifications such as Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520; OR Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120).
Student Selection
Each applicant will be interviewed to ensure suitability of the program for the individual and his/her current position and/or career path.
Other Asbestos Courses
There is a range of asbestos courses available to suit an individual, workplace and Legislative requirements. Some of these courses are not nationally recognised units of competency, but maybe a requirement for your situation. Please contact us to discuss your situation and gain further information or guidance. An example is the following course which is a requirement for asbestos removal companies who wish to obtain a Restricted Asbestos Licence from WorkSafe WA.
Restricted Asbestos Licence (separate course)
A Restricted Asbestos Licence (WSRAL001) is required by law in Western Australia for the removal of materials that contain non-friable asbestos. Holding a current licence allows your company to remove amounts exceeding 10 square metres of bonded (non-friable) asbestos. Removal of Friable asbestos requires an Unrestricted Licence. Please contact WorkSafe WA for further information.
You can complete the WSRAL001 course on the same day as the Supervisor Course for an additional $100.
Application for WorkSafe WA Restricted Asbestos Removal Licence WSRAL001
The WSRAL course is a pre-requisite for your application to Worksafe to receive your Restricted Asbestos Licence for WA. This licence is valid for three years. For more information on this licence, the application, fees and Worksafe requirements, please visit their website click here.
Note: Worksafe licence applications require an application and licence fee payment in addition to this course.
Enrolment
To enrol in the CPCCDE3015 Remove friable course today, please select your preferred course date from our course calendar and follow the simple instructions.
Alternatively, you can enrol on the phone at (08) 9358 1116.
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CPCCDE3015 Remove Friable Asbestos
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