Asbestos Training Providers in Wellington, New Zealand

Organisations delivering asbestos awareness and licensing training.

Asbestos awareness training is a legal requirement for any worker who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) on the job. Under the WHS Regulations, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must ensure workers are trained before carrying out asbestos-related work. Removal licence applicants must also complete approved competency units.

All licensed asbestos removal requires a licence from WorkSafe: Class A permits removal of any quantity of friable and non-friable asbestos. Nominated supervisors need at least three years of experience including a minimum of 600 days removing friable asbestos. The PCBU must have a certified safety management system, and an independent assessor must do air monitoring and issue clearance certificates. Work in Wellington is regulated by WorkSafe NZ - Asbestos.

Confirm the provider is a registered training organisation (RTO) in Australia or delivers recognised unit standards in New Zealand. Check the specific units covered match what you or your workers need for the licence class you are targeting.

For more information, see WorkSafe NZ - Asbestos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What asbestos training is required in New Zealand?

Workers carrying out licensed asbestos work in New Zealand must hold the appropriate NZQA unit standard qualifications, and licensed removal is overseen by WorkSafe NZ. Match the training to the class of work (Class A or Class B) being carried out.

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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Asbestos Safe Consultancy

Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay

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Asbestos Safe Consultancy Limited is an independent asbestos consultancy providing asbestos surveys, asbestos management plans, refurbishment and demolition surveys, asbestos testing, air monitoring, and clearance inspections throughout Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Taupō, Palmerston North and surrounding regions. Led by BOHS qualified consultant James Kiddle (IP402, IP403, IP404, IP405), we help homeowners, businesses, schools, property managers and contractors identify and manage asbestos risks. We provide practical advice, fast turnaround times, competitive pricing, and professional asbestos reports to help clients meet their health and safety obligations.

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