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Asbestos Awareness Training

Non-accredited training

This non-accredited asbestos awareness course is designed for workers, supervisors and others who may encounter asbestos or asbestos-containing materials during their work, or who oversee activities in areas where asbestos may be present. This includes construction, demolition, renovation, repair, maintenance, cleaning, inspection, installation and emergency response work.

Participants will learn what asbestos is, where it may be found, the ways direct and secondary exposure can occur, and what to do if asbestos is suspected, identified or accidentally disturbed. The course helps participants recognise potential asbestos risks, follow workplace procedures, report concerns and make safe decisions that prevent asbestos fibres from being released or inhaled.

The course also helps workplaces provide workers with appropriate information, instruction and training about asbestos risks and safe work procedures.

Please note: This awareness course does not authorise participants to identify asbestos through sampling, remove or dispose of asbestos-containing materials, or undertake asbestos-related or licensed asbestos removal work.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

Non-accredited - Asbestos Awareness Training

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 2 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 1 Hour

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID). 

Please note: This awareness course does not authorise participants to identify asbestos through sampling, remove or dispose of asbestos-containing materials, or undertake asbestos-related or licensed asbestos removal work.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.


Delivery mode: Fully online and online with face-to-face. The online learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 1 hour to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Individuals undertaking this course may be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Demonstrations and Assessments conducted during face-to-face training sessions may include:  

Practical Demonstration: 

  • Recognising and reporting a potential asbestos hazard.

Knowledge Check:

  • A knowledge check containing multiple-choice questions.
This course does not lead to a nationally recognised certificate