Asbestos Training Providers in New South Wales, Australia

Organisations delivering asbestos awareness and licensing training.

In New South Wales, licensing and training rules for asbestos work are set by SafeWork NSW. 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.

To hold a Class A removal licence in NSW, the nominated supervisor needs the friable removal and supervision units, plus experience on at least three friable removal jobs over three years. A Class B supervisor needs the non-friable and supervision units, plus three non-friable jobs over 12 months.

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 New South Wales 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 New South Wales?

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 New South Wales is recognised elsewhere in Australia. Match the units to the licence class (Class A or Class B) you are working toward; SafeWork NSW 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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AlertForce - Asbestos & Silica Awareness Courses Sydney

Arncliffe, New South Wales

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AlertForce is a leader in online and face-to-face occupational health and safety (OHS) and work health and safety (WHS) training for small business, with a focus on asbestos and silica awareness courses.

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Airsafe

Beaconsfield, New South Wales

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Australia's experts in asbestos, air quality, hygiene and occupational health and safety, offering identification, testing, monitoring and safe removal of hazardous materials with over 30 years of industry experience.

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Health Safety Consultants

Cecil Hills, New South Wales

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A multidisciplinary consultancy delivering Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), Occupational Hygiene, Environmental, and risk management services with expert asbestos and hazardous materials inspections across Sydney and the Central Coast.

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SESA - Safety and Environmental Services Australia

Moorebank, New South Wales

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SESA is a team of WHS consultants, environmental consultants, occupational hygienists, scientists, engineers and inspectors specialising in workplace health and safety, environmental risk management, property safety and occupational hygiene. They operate a NATA accredited labouratory for asbestos and mould testing.

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Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd

Beresfield, New South Wales

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Nationally accredited safety training organisation offering custom training methods for individuals and organisations, including confined space, rail, asbestos, silica, and first aid training courses.

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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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Ace Asbestos Consultant

Manly, New South Wales

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ACE Asbestos Consultant Brisbane provides asbestos inspections, surveys, and hazardous material assessments for residential, commercial, and government properties with 30+ years of experience in asbestos risk management.

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OHS

Sydney, New South Wales

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OHS provides online and in-person health and safety training courses across Australia, including asbestos awareness, confined space, working at heights, and various compliance courses.

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Enviroscience Solutions Pty Ltd

Dubbo, New South Wales

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EnviroScience Solutions is an award-winning hazardous materials and environmental management consultancy firm specialising in the identification, monitoring, and management of contaminants and hazardous substances in water, air, soil, and materials across regional New South Wales.

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National Safety Services

Mayfield East, New South Wales

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National Safety Services is The Hunter Region's leading health and safety training experts, providing nationally accredited occupational health and safety training, consulting, and compliance services.

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Sydney Safety

Villawood, New South Wales

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Sydney Safety Training conducts working at height safety and confined space training courses at their Villawood training centre, with options for onsite training at client premises.

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Advance OHS

Padstow, New South Wales

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Advance OHS is an asbestos training provider based in Padstow, NSW, delivering essential occupational health and safety education to professionals. The company specialises in asbestos awareness and management training, equipping workers with the knowledge to identify and safely handle asbestos-containing materials in workplace environments.

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