Asbestos Assessor – Removal Work

Course Information

Designed for those seeking to become asbestos assessors, especially for Class A (friable) removal work where clearance certification is legally required.

You will develop the skills and knowledge required to carry out asbestos assessments associated with removal work, including air monitoring and clearance inspections, in accordance with New Zealand regulations and industry best practices.

What You’ll Learn:

• Roles and responsibilities of an asbestos assessor

• How to review asbestos removal control plans

• Planning and conducting air monitoring, including background, control, and clearance monitoring

• Conducting visual inspections and clearance assessments post-removal

• Collecting and handling samples safely

• Reporting procedures and compliance documentation

• How to work independently while consulting effectively with the licensed removalist and WorkSafe NZ

Course Delivery:
Delivered over two days, this course combines classroom-based learning with practical assessment activities. It includes case scenarios and documentation tasks to simulate real-world removal environments.

Certification and Licensing Note:
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded NZQA Unit Standard 29768. This course supports your eligibility to act as an asbestos assessor as required under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016. To apply to become a licensed asbestos assessor, please contact WorkSafe New Zealand for full requirements.

When removing asbestos what training is required?

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.

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