New Asbestos Removal Supervisor

The ARCA, three-day course, ensures that candidates receive the theoretical knowledge and understanding of the role of supervision in relation to the following:

• Types, Uses and Risks of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
• Health Hazards of Asbestos and Legislation
• Site Set Up, Maintenance and Dismantling (inc Practical)
• Controlled Stripping Techniques (inc Practical)
• Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) (inc Practical)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (inc Practical)
• Transit Procedures and Decontamination (inc Practical)
• Cleaning and Clearance Air Testing
• Plant and Equipment (using demonstration of equipment
• Waste Management and Disposal
• Emergency Procedures, Non-asbestos Hazards and Fault-Finding
• Roles and Responsibilities, Site Inspections and Record-Keeping
• Risk Assessments, Plans of Work, Management Systems and Monitoring
• Information, Instructions and Training

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the necessary understanding of the course, by modular tests (an overall pass mark of 80% is required and the use of preliminary and full decontamination procedures. Candidates not doing so will not pass the course.

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This training course is for experienced candidates from within the asbestos removal industry, who are taking up the role of an asbestos removal supervisor. Therefore, candidates should have core knowledge and practical experience of all the tasks an asbestos removal operative needs to perform.

Three days at ARCA centres throughout the year.

For Members the fee is £425 (exc vat).
For Non-Members the fee is £475 (exc vat).

If access to major construction sites is required asbestos removal supervisors will require a CSCS Card.

Temporary and skilled worker CSCS Cards are available from ARCA under the AMI Skills Card Scheme. 

Find out more about which CSCS Card you can apply for here