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Be refreshed with our bespoke asbestos refresher courses
In 2018, we revised our series of asbestos refresher training courses, specially designed to suit your individual training needs. These one day courses refresh your learning in areas of your role that you find the most challenging, and update you on any changes in legislation or work procedures over the last 12 months.
The courses are supported by HSE and UKAS, and comply with the requirements in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) for licensed and non-licensed asbestos workers to undertake refresher training on a regular basis. There is also no examination for these courses - just an informal assessment set by the tutor at the end of the training day to establish your level of learning and any additional teaching requirements.
The revised refresher courses are:
- RP402 (for asbestos surveyors)
- RP404 (for asbestos site clearance analysts)
- RP405 (asbestos duty holders)
Please download the course specifications below for more information.
Why should I refresh?
Please download our Asbestos refresher courses FAQs document to find out more about why you need to undertake regular refresher training, how often, and why BOHS refresher courses are the best option for you and your employees.
How do I book on a refresher training course?
Please go to our Find a Course search facility and select the relevant RP code (RP402, RP404 or RP405) from the dropdown list. You can then contact a training provider who is offering a training date and location near you.
UK Proficiency Qualifications (P)
P401® - Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples (PLM)
P402® - Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings
P402RPT - Report Writing for Asbestos Surveys
Report Submission Guide Certificate of Authorship
P403® - Asbestos Fibre Counting (PCM)
P404® - Air Sampling of Asbestos and MMMF and Requirements for a Certificate of Reoccupation Following Clearance of Asbestos
P405® - Management of Asbestos in Buildings
UK Advanced Proficiency Qualifications (P)
P407® - Managing Asbestos in Premises - The Duty Holder Requirements
Qualification Specification
Candidate Report Requirements
Report submission forms (candidates must complete Part 1 of the form relevant to their report, and submit it alongside their report):
Asbestos Management Plan Critical Review of an Asbestos Management Plan
Investigation Report for an Asbestos-Related Incident
P408® - Identification and Quantification of Asbestos in Soils using PLM and PCM (coming soon)
International Proficiency Qualifications (IP)
IP402 - Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings
IP402 Qualification Specification
IP403 - Asbestos Fibre Counting (PCM)
IP403 Qualification Specification
IP404 - Air Monitoring, Clearance Inspections and Reoccupation Following the Removal of Asbestos
IP404 Qualification Specification
IP405 - Management of Asbestos in Buildings
UK Refresher Proficiency Courses (RP)
RP402 - Refresher - Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings
RP404 - Refresher - Air Sampling of Asbestos and MMMF and Requirements for a Certificate of Reoccupation Following Clearance of Asbestos
RP405 - Refresher - Management of Asbestos in Buildings
Did you know that if you are a holder of BOHS asbestos certificates, you are eligible for an ACAD Skill Card?
In Winter 2019, the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management (FAAM), Asbestos Control and Abatement Division (ACAD) and The National Organisation of Asbestos Consultants (NORAC) have formed a collaboration to bring a new skills certification card, displaying the CSCS logo, to asbestos professionals. The project brings together organisations representing consultancies, licenced contractors and asbestos professionals for the first time.
There are two cards available:
- Skilled Worker – Asbestos Analyst (valid for 5 years and is renewable)
- Skilled Worker – Asbestos Surveyor (valid for 5 years and is renewable)
To apply for the Skilled Worker – Asbestos Analyst card, you must hold valid certificates in ONE of the following routes:
- BOHS P403 AND P404
- BOHS S301 AND Oral
- BOHS W504 AND Oral
To apply for the Skilled Worker – Asbestos Surveyor, you must hold valid certificates in ONE of the following routes:
- BOHS P402
- BOHS S301 AND Oral
- BOHS W504 AND Oral
Physical cards cost £36 (inc VAT) and virtual cards cost £23 (inc VAT). All Skill Card applicants will automatically receive (if required) a virtual card free of charge. All prices are subject to change.
Click here on how to apply and for more information about the Scheme.
