Asbestos Removal Supervisor

Course Information

Learn the skills and knowledge to supervise the safe removal of friable (Class A) and/or non-friable (Class B) ACM in compliance with New Zealand regulations.

Designed for experienced asbestos workers stepping into a supervisory role, the course covers planning, oversight and documentation during asbestos removal projects.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to plan for the removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs)

• Preparing and setting up the site for asbestos removal activities

• Supervising testing, air monitoring, clearance procedures, and documentation in consultation with the licensed assessor and removalist

• Overseeing safe removal, decontamination, and disposal processes

• Supporting and supervising team members to maintain compliance and safety

Course Delivery:
This course combines classroom-based learning with scenario-based supervision exercises. Training is aligned to real-world asbestos removal operations and includes documentation and compliance requirements under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016.

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Certification and Licensing Note:
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded NZQA Unit Standard 29767. This qualification supports your eligibility to act as a supervisor under a licensed asbestos removal contractor. It does not in itself constitute a removal licence. To apply for or maintain a Class A or Class B licence, contact WorkSafe New Zealand.

Applying for an asbestos removal licence

This guide below outlines what PCBUs need to know when applying for a new asbestos removal licence or for the renewal of an existing asbestos removal licence from WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe). WorkSafe will make a decision whether to grant or renew a licence based on the information and evidence provided by the applicant.

WKS-17-asbestos-removalist-applicant-guide.pdf

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Expert Delivery:

Besafe Training Ltd is proud to partner with SQN Consulting Ltd to deliver NZQA-accredited training in asbestos health and safety courses. Through this collaboration, we combine SQN’s industry expertise with Besafe’s Category 1 status as an NZQA-accredited Private Training Establishment (PTE), ensuring the highest level of quality in every course.

As an NZQA Approved Subcontractor, SQN delivers these courses on behalf of Besafe Training Ltd, who reports all credits to the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). With Besafe’s rigorous quality management systems, you can be sure that the NZQA qualifications you receive meet the highest standards. This partnership allows us to broaden our course offerings and bring you industry-leading, expert-led Asbestos training sessions.

Book now or explore our Asbestos training schedule – Discover how our combined expertise can help you and your team stay safe and compliant in the workplace. For a full list of Besafe’s Asbestos courses, visit the course catalogue.

Applies to

Entry Requirements

• For a Class A asbestos removal licence: three years relevant industry experience in removing friable asbestos.

• For a Class B asbestos removal licence: one year’s relevant industry experience removing non-friable asbestos.