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The main subject areas of the course are:

Building construction and the uses of asbestos

Survey types

Bulk sampling and material assessments

Survey reports

Quality control

Candidates are required to pass all of the following parts (A, B and C below) to be awarded the module:

A: The Practical Assessment

The practical assessment must be carried out by the Tutor during the relevant part of the course for all candidates. This is to ensure that every candidate can demonstrate their individual ability to:

Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues involved in surveying and bulk sampling of asbestos-containing materials

Demonstrate skills used in taking samples of different types of asbestos-containing materials commonly used in buildings. (NB: materials that actually contain asbestos are not used in this assessment)

B: Written Examination 1

This is an open-book examination comprising of approximately 35 (100 marks) short-answer questions illustrated by photographs and diagrams as appropriate to be answered in 90 minutes and is overseen by a BOHS invigilator. The examination covers sections 1 and 2 of the syllabus with achievable marks in proportion to the time allocation given on the front page of the syllabus. The overall pass mark is 55% with a requirement to reach at least 45% of the available marks in each section of the syllabus.

C: Written Examination 2

This is an open-book examination comprising of approximately 35 (100 marks) short-answer questions illustrated by photographs and diagrams as appropriate to be answered in 90 minutes. The examination covers sections 3, 4 and 5 of the syllabus with achievable marks in proportion to the time allocation given on the front page of the syllabus and is overseen by a BOHS invigilator. The overall pass mark is 55% with a requirement to reach at least 45% of the available marks in each section of the syllabus.

Who is this course suitable for?

Asbestos surveyors, or managers of surveyors and surveying teams.

Asbestos re-inspectors or anyone that undertakes asbestos re-inspections.

Those who require a detailed understanding of asbestos surveying principles (e.g. asbestos report writers, architects, building surveyors etc.)

Prior Knowledge and Understanding Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of the contents of HSG 264 Asbestos, the survey guide and have a minimum of six months prior experience of assisting on asbestos surveys. In addition, candidates are expected to have had training to cover the core competencies outlined within the foundation material detailed within Table A9.1 of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021). This may be achieved by In -house learning or through the P400 foundation module.

Course Timing

Duration: 3 days

Start time: 9am on course day, 10am on exam day

Finish time: Approximately 4pm

Written Exam 1: Open book, Approx 35 questions, 90 minutes

Written Exam 2: Open book, Approx 35 questions, 90 minutes

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BOHS P402 - Surveying and sampling strategies for Asbestos in buildings

By Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd

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