ARCA - New Asbestos Removal Operative Training Course

The ARCA course is designed to ensure that candidates receive the underpinning knowledge and skills required to be able to work safely and effectively as an operative, as stated in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.

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This training course will be delivered following COVID 19 guidance, such as, reduced number of candidates per course, social distancing, hygiene practices and face coverings.

Content

Our three day course ensures that candidates receive the knowledge and have practical experience of:

• Types, Uses and Risks of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
• Health Hazards of Asbestos and Legislation
• Site Set Up, Maintenance and Dismantling (inc Practical)
• Controlled Stripping Techniques (inc Practical)
• Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) (inc Practical)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (inc Practical)
• Transit Procedures and Decontamination (inc Practical)
• Cleaning and Clearance Air Testing
• Plant and Equipment (using demonstration of equipment)
• Waste Management and Disposal
• Emergency Procedures, Non-asbestos Hazards and Fault-Finding
• Roles and Responsibilities, Site Inspections and Record-Keeping
• Risk Assessments, Plans of Work, Management Systems and Monitoring

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the necessary understanding of the course, by modular tests (an overall pass mark of 80% is required) and the use of preliminary and full decontamination procedures including showering in a decontamination unit. Candidates not doing so will not pass the course.
Please note: candidates must be clean shaven.

Duration

Three days at ARCA centres available throughout the year.

Fees

For Members the fee is £425 (exc vat).
For Non-Members the fee is £475 (exc vat).