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Asbestos courses: PICAC Brunswick

 

PICAC RTO 22556: Asbestos Courses

“CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry” or an equivalent unit is a prerequisite to undertaking any of the courses listed below.  Learners must provide one of the following as evidence of having successfully completed this unit.

  • a Certificate, or
  • a Statement of Attainment or
  • allow PICAC to download a USI Transcript to demonstrate you already have this unit.

NOTE: The industry WHITE CARD (or equivalent) is not acceptable evidence.

If you have not already completed this unit, please visit www.ceputec.edu.au or call 1300 222 727 for enrolment information.

Asbestos Class A removal

This three-day program is designed to provide knowledge and practical skills for the safe removal of friable asbestos containing material (ACM). It covers 4.3 of the WHS/OHS regulations and meets the needs of removal personnel and supervisors to competently remove both forms of ACM.

Note: This program does not result in a licence to remove asbestos or ACM. A licence to remove asbestos can only be issued by the relevant OHS/WHS Authority with jurisdiction over the workplace where the removal is to be conducted (e.g. WorkSafe Victoria).

See course description and enrolment information

Asbestos class B removal

One day program designed to provide an appropriate level of training for Class B (non-friable) asbestos removal. It will provide participants with an understanding of the nature, health hazards and regulatory requirements for identification and removal of asbestos containing material (ACM).

NOTE: This program does not result in a licence to remove asbestos or ACM.

See course description and enrolment information

Asbestos removal refresher course

The Victorian regulator (WorkSafe Victoria) requires practitioners to undertake a refresher course (Annually for Class A and Bi-annually for Class B). This four hour program is designed to refresh the skills previously obtained through an appropriate level of training.

See course description and enrolment information