Asbestos Training Providers in Western Australia, Australia

Organisations delivering asbestos awareness and licensing training.

In Western Australia, licensing and training rules for asbestos work are set by WorkSafe WA. 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 WA issues the asbestos removal and assessor licences these courses lead to, and publishes a register for checking licence holders.

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 Western Australia 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 Western Australia?

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 Western Australia is recognised elsewhere in Australia. Match the units to the licence class (Class A or Class B) you are working toward; WorkSafe WA 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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Envirotech AU

Clarkson, Western Australia

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Envirotech AU is a full spectrum asbestos consultancy that specialises in the surveying, identification and management of asbestos containing materials in premises, providing specialist advisory, management and compliance services nationwide.

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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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TM Training

Perth, Western Australia

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TM Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a training centre in Welshpool, Perth. Its asbestos and demolition courses cover non-friable and friable asbestos removal, supervision and air monitoring, the Restricted Asbestos Licence required in Western Australia, and asbestos awareness and identification. It also runs the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, health and safety representative training, high-risk licences and mining supervisor courses. FAMANZ sponsor.

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Environmental Site Services

West Leederville, Western Australia

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Environmental Site Services provides tailored environmental monitoring, soil and water assessments, asbestos auditing, and occupational hygiene services to ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance across Australia.

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