BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings (Including Asbestos Removal) in Birmingham, West Midlands (Classroom)
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BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings Course in Birmingham, West Midlands
This BOHS P405 Asbestos course provides practical knowledge and the skills to be able to manage asbestos in buildings and provides a basic knowledge of asbestos removal procedures. The objective of the P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings course is to provide candidates with practical knowledge and skills to manage asbestos in buildings and to provide a basic knowledge of asbestos removal procedures.
Why is Asbestos Dangerous?
Asbestos is a potentially very harmful material. It is made up of fibres that can become airborne when disturbed. If inhaled, these fibres can lead to serious health issues. Therefore those who may come into contact with the substance, must be able to identify asbestos and handle it safely. Understanding how to limit your exposure to asbestos-containing materials (ACM) is crucial to your health and the health of those around you.
Why is Asbestos Management Training Important?
Although banned in the UK in 1999, asbestos is present across millions of buildings throughout the country. This poses a considerable risk to people from various industries working in these properties and potentially exposing themselves to the harmful fibres. It is crucial for many businesses that their team know how to handle and remove asbestos safely without putting themselves or others at risk.
Who is the BOHS P405 Asbestos Course Suitable For?
This online BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings course and qualification is designed for those needing the skills to manage asbestos in buildings and the knowledge base to audit asbestos removal projects. This P405 asbestos online course is also suitable for those who procure asbestos-related services, or oversee asbestos removal on-site (e.g. an analyst or building owner). It is for duty holders and managers or those who have the day-to-day responsibility to manage the asbestos register, asbestos data information and asbestos management action plan.
What's Included in the P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings Course?
Course Duration
- 4 days training and 1 exam day (5 days in total)
- ‘Asbestos Awareness & Duty to Manage’ e-learning courses are to be successfully completed prior to course commencement.
Delivery Method
Classroom training in Birmingham (Solihull), West Midlands, B90 4LF
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, the candidate will be able to demonstrate the correct method for:
- Understand the legal framework and how it applies
- Understand the different survey types and their requirements
- Develop an action plan and properly manage asbestos
- Identify appropriate asbestos remediation procedures
- Understand the air monitoring required following asbestos remediation
Course Content
The online P405 Asbestos course syllabus is structured into four sections:
- Legislation
- Management of asbestos in buildings
- Reporting and management plan & Asbestos registers
- Asbestos remediation – e.g. enclosure, removals,
- Role of the laboratory/analyst
- Asbestos Practical work
Examinations & Assessments
Candidates are required to pass all of the following parts (A, B and C below) to be awarded this qualification. The course fee includes the BOHS exam fee.
A). The Practical Assessment
The practical assessment must be carried out by the Tutor during the relevant part of the course for all candidates. This is to ensure that every candidate can demonstrate their individual understanding and correct method for:
- The conversion of survey data into a building management action plan
- The thorough appraisal of contractor documentation and methods
- How to carry out inspections of an enclosure and hygiene unit both prior to works and post remediation
- An understanding of the roles played by the various parties including the client, contractor’s contract manager and supervisor, HSE Inspector/EHO, analyst and TU representative, etc and appreciate the pressures and demands on various parties during an asbestos removal project
Further information about the practical assessment is published in the P405 Practical Assessment Guidance document.
B). Written Examination 1
This is an open-book examination comprising of approximately 35 (140 marks) short- answer questions illustrated by photographs and diagrams as appropriate to be answered in 120 minutes.
The examination covers sections 1 and 2 of the syllabus, with achievable marks in proportion to the time allocation given on the front page of the syllabus and is overseen by a BOHS invigilator.
The overall pass mark is 55% with a requirement to reach at least 45% of the available marks in each section of the syllabus.
Further information is available in the P405 Examination Guidance document.
C). Written Examination 2
This is an open-book examination comprising of approximately 35 (140 marks) short-answer questions illustrated by photographs and diagrams as appropriate to be answered in 120 minutes.
The examination covers sections 3 and 4 of the syllabus, with achievable marks in proportion to the time allocation given on the front page of the syllabus and is overseen by a BOHS invigilator.
The overall pass mark is 55% with a requirement to reach at least 45% of the available marks in each section of the syllabus.
Further information is available in the P405 Examination Guidance document.
Certification
Candidates who pass all the parts (A, B and C) within 12 months will be awarded a: (P405) Proficiency Certificate in Management of Asbestos in Buildings (including asbestos removal).
Prerequisites
Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of the contents of The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and in particular regulation four and the supporting Approved Code of Practice L143 Managing and Working with Asbestos. All pre-reading material and training documents will be sent to delegates prior to course commencement along with access to our award-winning Asbestos Awareness & Duty to Manage online courses.
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