Supervise Asbestos Removal

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Pinnacle Safety and Training (RTO 40496).

National units of competency

• CPCCDE4008 Supervise asbestos removal

Assessment for this course includes both theoretical and practical components to ensure participants are competent in supervising asbestos removal activities. Participants will complete a theory assessment to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts, including legislative requirements, types of asbestos, health risks, planning and preparation processes, and the role and responsibilities of an asbestos removal supervisor.

Participants will supervise two simulated asbestos removals involving non-friable and/or friable asbestos. This will include the development of an asbestos removal control plan and Safe Work Method Statement, implementation of safe work practices, site preparation, supervision of removal and decontamination, and adherence to air monitoring requirements.

The CPCCDE4008 Supervise Asbestos Removal course provides the skills and knowledge required to safely supervise asbestos removal projects in accordance with Australian regulations and industry standards. Participants learn how to manage asbestos removal teams, implement safe work practices and ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements. This nationally recognised training is ideal for those seeking to advance their career in the asbestos removal and construction industries while meeting supervisory licensing and compliance obligations.

Prerequisites 

All participants must hold either:

• CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos (or equivalent)

AND/OR

• CPCCDE3015 Remove friable asbestos (or equivalent)

Evidence of prerequisites must be provided at least one business day prior to your course commencement. Participants will not be permitted entry to the course if the required prerequisites have not been received. If this occurs, our terms and conditions will apply and therefore your course fee will not be refunded nor held in credit.

Candidates wishing to supervise friable ACM removal must complete CPCCCDE3015 Remove friable asbestos. Candidates wishing to supervise non-friable ACM removal must complete CPCCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos. Candidates are advised to check for regulatory requirements relating to relevant industry experience for licensing purposes.

Age requirements

Participants must be at least 15 years of age. Participants under the age of 18 must have consent from a parent or legal guardian to enrol and participate in this course. Consent will be obtained during the enrolment process, and a signed consent form must be submitted prior to the start of training. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

Evidence of Identity (EOI) Requirements

To meet SafeWork NSW requirements, all participants must provide original Evidence of Identity (EOI) documents totalling at least 100 points. These documents must show the following:

• A photograph
• Date of birth (participants must be at least 15 years of age)
• Signature
• Current residential address

Click here to view document types and their associated points. EOI documents must be presented to the trainer on the first day of training. Failure to provide the required documents will result in exclusion from the course, and rebooking fees will apply.

Pinnacle Safety and Training supplies all required learning materials and safety equipment for this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Pinnacle Safety and Training does not offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this course. Due to the duration and cost of this short course, RPL assessment would have limited value to participants.

Credit Transfer

Pinnacle Safety and Training offers Credit Transfers for this training product.  A Credit Transfer is granted where the previously attained unit of competency has been achieved. After enrolment, participants are eligible to submit a Credit Transfer application.

All training and assessment requirements are completed within the course duration. Participants are not required to undertake any additional study or assessment outside of the scheduled course time.

Friable Asbestos

A ‘class A’ asbestos removal licence is for businesses removing any amount of friable asbestos (material that contains asbestos and is in a powder form or that can be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to a powder by hand pressure when dry). Class A asbestos removal licence holders must ensure the removal of friable asbestos is directly supervised by a nominated supervisor.

Nominated supervisors for class A asbestos removal work must be at least 18 years old and have at least three years of relevant industry experience. The nominated supervisor must also have certification in CPCCDE3015 or CPCCDE3015A Remove friable asbestos and CPCCBC4051A or CPCCDE4008 Supervise asbestos removal.

Non-Friable Asbestos

Where class B asbestos removal work is being carried out by more than one person, the licence holder must ensure a supervisor is readily available to the workers carrying out the asbestos removal work.

A class B asbestos removal work supervisor must be at least 18 years old and have at least one year of relevant industry experience. The supervisor must have certification in CPCCDE3014A or CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos or CPCCDE3015A or CPCCDE3015 Remove friable asbestos.

You will need to hold either a class A or class B licence (depending on what type of asbestos removal you will be supervising). Asbestos licence holders for most licence types in most jurisdictions are required to be nominated by the licence holder. The regulator will then assess if the nominated supervisor has the required experience before approving them to act as a supervisor for that licence.