Asbestos Training Providers in Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Organisations delivering asbestos awareness and licensing training.

In the ACT, licensing and training rules for asbestos work are set by WorkSafe ACT. Workers carrying out removal for a licence holder must hold the unit for the type of work: CPCCDE3014 Remove non-friable asbestos (Class B) or CPCCDE3015 Remove friable asbestos (Class A). Supervisors also need the Supervise asbestos removal unit.

Employers must also train workers who may do asbestos-related work in identifying asbestos and handling it safely, and keep training records for five years after the worker leaves.

WorkSafe ACT notes the removal units usually take about two days each and the supervision unit about one day. The air monitoring and clearance unit takes two to four days. To work for a Class A licence holder, you also need the non-friable unit.

For people who only need to recognise asbestos, the nationally accredited 11084NAT Course in Asbestos Awareness covers identifying asbestos materials and reporting them.

Asbestos has been banned across Australia since 31 December 2003, so buildings in the ACT built or renovated before then may still contain it.

Check that a provider is a registered training organisation (RTO) and can issue the exact unit your licence or job requires.

Frequently Asked Questions

What asbestos training is required in Australian Capital Territory?

Workers who may disturb asbestos need nationally recognised training, and licensed removal requires specific units of competency delivered by a registered training organisation (RTO). These units are national, so training completed in Australian Capital Territory is recognised elsewhere in Australia. Match the units to the licence class (Class A or Class B) you are working toward; WorkSafe ACT sets out the licensing requirements.

What asbestos training is required in Australia?

Anyone who might encounter asbestos at work needs at least awareness training. If you are doing removal, you need nationally recognised units: CPCCDE3014 for non-friable asbestos and CPCCDE3015 for friable asbestos, both part of the construction training package. Supervisors and assessors have their own additional requirements on top of that. All training must come from a registered training organisation (RTO).

What asbestos training is required in New Zealand?

Under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, anyone doing asbestos-related work needs appropriate training before they start. That means awareness training for workers who might come across it, and competency-based training for those doing removal. WorkSafe NZ recognises unit standards including 29839 (asbestos removal under supervision). The business (PCBU) is responsible for making sure workers are trained, and training records need to be kept and available for inspection.

How often should asbestos training be refreshed?

There is no fixed refresher period written into Australian law, but the codes of practice say training should be repeated when the type of work changes, when new information comes out, or when a risk assessment shows workers' knowledge may have gaps. In practice, most employers and licensing bodies expect a refresher every two to three years. New Zealand is similar: WorkSafe says training should be reviewed regularly and updated when processes change. Licence holders in both countries have to show ongoing competence at renewal time.

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Robson Environmental

Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory

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Robson Environmental Pty Ltd is a wholly Australian owned, customer focused multi-disciplinary Environmental Consultancy and Registered Training Organisation that provides consultancy in Asbestos and Hazardous Materials, Occupational Hygiene, Contaminated Land, Training and NATA accredited asbestos labouratory services.

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JTA Health, Safety & Noise

Elwood, Victoria

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JTA Health, Safety & Noise is one of Australia's leading independent workplace consultancies providing occupational health, safety, and noise compliance solutions through scientific expertise and practical experience.

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WHSE Consulting

Banks, Australian Capital Territory

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WHSE Consulting provides workplace health, safety and environment consulting services to help clients meet their WHS obligations with practical solutions for compliance and risk management.

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Safenet

Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory

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Safenet delivers nationally accredited safety training courses in Canberra across key areas including asbestos awareness, confined space entry, white card certification, working at heights, silica awareness, and manual handling. The business also offers consultancy services, test and tag services, and sells safety equipment.

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Creative Safety Initiatives Trust

Dickson, Australian Capital Territory

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Creative Safety Initiatives is an ACT-based registered training organisation that provides nationally accredited workplace health and safety training courses for the building and construction industry.

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