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Understand why asbestos is dangerous and why pre-2000 buildings need careful attention before work begins.
Online asbestos awareness training
Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers
Build asbestos awareness for design and planning decisions, with a dedicated module for architects and designers.
Course price
VideoTile
£42.00 inc. VAT
- Digital certificate after successful completion
Duration
75 minutes of video
CPD
3 CPD units
Assessment
100% module pass marks
Course overview
Asbestos awareness for design decisions and building work.
This VideoTile course covers the core asbestos awareness subjects and adds a dedicated module for architects and designers. It is intended for people whose decisions may affect buildings that contain, or may contain, asbestos.
You cover asbestos hazards, likely asbestos-containing materials, risk avoidance and the legislation that frames workplace responsibilities.
This is awareness training only. It does not qualify you to work with, disturb, remove or survey asbestos-containing materials.
Recognise likely materials
Learn where asbestos-containing materials may be found and why visual recognition has limits.
Avoid disturbing asbestos
Know when to stop, report concerns and avoid work that could release asbestos fibres.
Apply design-stage awareness
Connect asbestos legislation with the responsibilities architects and designers need to consider when planning work on relevant buildings.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 75 minutes of video
- Learning
- Self-paced online course
- CPD
- 3 CPD units
- Assessment
- 100% pass mark for each module
- Certificate
- Digital certificate after successful completion
- Provider approvals
- IATP, CPD & IIRSM
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Asbestos Awareness
The standard VideoTile awareness course with CPD and IIRSM recognition for people who may encounter asbestos during work.
View course details →Asbestos Awareness - IATP
The IATP-approved awareness variant, with the same four core modules and 100% module pass marks.
View course details →Course modules
Five assessed modules, including architect and designer content.
Module
1
Pass mark 100%
Properties and Risks of Asbestos Exposure
Understand why asbestos is hazardous, how fibres can harm health and why exposure must be avoided.
Module
2
Pass mark 100%
Different Types of Asbestos
Learn about common asbestos types and the materials or locations where asbestos may be found in older buildings.
Module
3
Pass mark 100%
Avoiding the Risks from Asbestos
Recognise when work should stop, how to avoid disturbing suspected materials and why the correct people must assess the risk.
Module
4
Pass mark 100%
An Outline of Asbestos Legislation
Introduces the Control of Asbestos Regulations and the responsibilities that sit behind asbestos awareness training.
Module
5
Pass mark 100%
Content for Architects and Designers
Covers asbestos responsibilities and design-stage considerations for architects and designers working on relevant buildings.
Assessment and certificate
Every module must be passed at 100%.
The provider specification lists several multiple-choice questions at the end of each module. You can review answers before final submission and have 3 attempts per module to achieve the required 100% result.
Module pass mark
100%
Attempts
3 per module
Certificate
Digital after completion
Learning access
Buy, open, complete, certify.
1
Buy through MyWorkLife
Complete checkout and keep the course linked to your MyWorkLife account.
2
Open it from My courses
Use your account area to access the VideoTile training after purchase.
3
Complete each module
Watch the online training, answer the module questions and review your answers before final submission.
4
Keep your digital certificate
Receive a digital certificate after successful completion and keep it with your workplace training records.
Workplace use
Use the learning before asbestos is disturbed.
Asbestos awareness helps people recognise risk and stop before unsafe work begins. It must sit alongside the employer's asbestos management arrangements, risk assessments and task-specific controls.
- This course is asbestos awareness only. It does not authorise asbestos removal, asbestos surveying, non-licensed asbestos work or any work that disturbs asbestos-containing materials.
- If asbestos is suspected, learners should stop work and follow their employer's procedures so the material can be checked and managed by competent people.
- Employers should provide information, instruction and training that fits the worker's role, the premises and the asbestos management arrangements in place.
- HSE guidance does not require everyone to repeat a full formal awareness course every year, but refresher information should be given when it is needed to maintain knowledge and reflect changes.
Who it is for
- Architects and designers working on existing buildings where asbestos may be present.
- Design and planning teams who need awareness of asbestos responsibilities before work is specified.
- Project coordinators, facilities teams and contractors involved in refurbishment or maintenance planning.
- Employers who need online awareness training for staff whose design decisions may affect asbestos risk.
FAQ
Questions before checkout
Which asbestos awareness course should I choose?
Choose this architects and designers version if you need the extra design-focused module. The standard and IATP awareness versions cover the four core awareness modules for people who may encounter asbestos during work.
How long does the Asbestos Awareness for Architects and Designers course take?
The provider states 75 minutes of video content. Allow extra time for loading, answering module questions and revisiting sections.
What assessment is included?
Each module ends with multiple-choice questions and requires a 100% pass mark. The provider states you can review answers before final submission and have 3 attempts per module to achieve the required result.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. VideoTile provides a digital certificate after successful course completion. Keep it with your workplace training records.
Does this course qualify me to work with asbestos?
No. This is awareness training only. It does not qualify you to work with asbestos, disturb asbestos-containing materials, remove asbestos or carry out asbestos surveys.
Who is asbestos awareness training suitable for?
It is suitable for architects, designers and related project teams whose decisions may involve buildings where asbestos could be present.
Which approvals does this course have?
VideoTile lists 3 CPD units and IATP, CPD & IIRSM approval for this course.
Is this course UKATA-approved?
VideoTile advertises this course under the approvals listed on this page, not as a UKATA-approved course. If your employer or site specifically asks for UKATA, check acceptance before buying.
How do I access the course after purchase?
Buy the course through MyWorkLife, then open it from the My courses area in your account to access the VideoTile training.
How often should asbestos awareness be refreshed?
HSE guidance does not set a legal requirement to repeat a full formal awareness course every year. Employers should provide refresher information when needed so workers keep the knowledge required for their role and any workplace changes.
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