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BOHS P405 - Management of Asbestos in Buildings (including Asbestos Removal)

BOHS P405 - Management of Asbestos in Buildings (including Asbestos Removal)

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  • Delivered Online or In-Person

  • Delivered at organisers' location

  • Manchester or Brentwood

  • Full day

  • All levels

Description

Syllabus/Course Structure and Assessment

The main subject areas of the course are:

  • Legislation and guidance for asbestos practitioners.

  • The properties of asbestos and health effects of exposure to asbestos fibres.

  • The types of asbestos and its uses in buildings.

  • The types of asbestos surveys.

  • The asbestos register, risk assessment and management plan.

  • Asbestos remediation.

  • The role of asbestos analysts and laboratory procedures.

Candidates are required to pass two written examinations 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 understanding and correct method for:

  • The conversion of survey data into a building management action plan.

  • The thorough appraisal of contractor documentation and methods.

  • How to carry out inspections of an enclosure and hygiene unit both prior to works and post remediation.

  • An understanding of the roles played by the various parties including the client, contractor's contract manager and supervisor, HSE Inspector/EHO, analyst and TU representative, etc and appreciate the pressures and demands on various parties during an asbestos removal project.

B: Written Examination 1

This is an open-book examination comprising of approximately 35 (140 marks) short answer questions illustrated by photographs and diagrams as appropriate to be answered in 120 minutes. 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 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.

C: Written Examination 2

This is an open-book examination comprising of approximately 35 (140 marks) short answer questions illustrated by photographs and diagrams as appropriate to be answered in 120 minutes. The examination covers sections 3 and 4 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?
  • Duty holders or anyone who provides assistance to them in the discharge of their responsibilities.

  • Someone who manages asbestos in buildings.

  • Someone who procures asbestos-related services.

  • Wishes to progress into asbestos management from asbestos surveying or analysis.

  • Candidates are expected to have a detailed knowledge of the types of asbestos and their health hazards and the methods of control including personal protection. This can be achieved by taking BOHS P400 module.

Course Timing

Duration: 5 days (From Feb 2022 this will increase to 5 days)

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

Finish time: Approximately 4pm

Written Exam 1: Open book, Approx 35 questions, 120 minutes

Written Exam 2: Open book, Approx 35 questions, 120 minutes

Delegates are required to bring along a scientific calculator

About The Provider

Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd (AEC) is a privately-owned independent company. Celebrating our 25th year in business in 2022, the company is continuing to grow and is assisting customers to make their workplaces a safer place. AEC provides high-level expert advice and se...
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