Spot asbestos risk
Understand why asbestos is dangerous and why pre-2000 buildings need careful attention before work begins.
Online asbestos awareness training
Asbestos Awareness online course
Learn where asbestos may be found, why it is dangerous and what to do before suspected asbestos is disturbed.
Course price
VideoTile
£18.00 inc. VAT
- Digital certificate after successful completion
Training your team?
Pay once, then invite and assign learners through your organisation account.
£12.00 + VAT per learner
2 places: £24.00 + £4.80 VAT
Total to pay: £28.80
Save £6.00 excluding VAT
| Learners | Each + VAT |
|---|---|
| 1 | £15.00 |
| 2–9 | £12.00 |
| 10–49 | £10.00 |
| 50–99 | £7.50 |
| 100+ | £6.50 |
Each place is for this course. Learners receive their own course access after accepting your invitation.
Duration
65 minutes of video
CPD
3 CPD units
Assessment
100% module pass marks
Course overview
Recognise asbestos risks before work starts.
This self-paced VideoTile course helps you understand asbestos risks, recognise where asbestos-containing materials may be present and know why suspected materials should not be disturbed.
It covers asbestos properties, common material types, risk avoidance and the legal duties that apply where workers may be exposed to asbestos.
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.
Understand duty boundaries
Get a clear awareness-level introduction to the regulations without implying competence for asbestos work.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 65 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
- CPD & IIRSM
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Course modules
Four assessed asbestos awareness modules.
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.
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
- Builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other trades who may come across asbestos during work.
- Maintenance, facilities and refurbishment teams working in buildings that may contain asbestos.
- Supervisors who need a consistent awareness baseline for workers before site-specific controls are applied.
- Employers providing awareness training for people liable to encounter asbestos but not expected to disturb it.
FAQ
Questions before checkout
Which asbestos awareness course should I choose?
Choose this standard awareness version for general asbestos awareness with CPD and IIRSM recognition. The IATP-approved version is available where IATP approval is required, and the architects and designers course adds a fifth design-focused module.
How long does the Asbestos Awareness course take?
The provider states 65 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 people who may come across asbestos during work, including building trades, maintenance workers, facilities teams and supervisors.
Which approvals does this course have?
VideoTile lists 3 CPD units and 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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