Due to the COVID 19 situation ATaC has suspended all training courses and qualifications from close of play Wednesday 25 March 2020 until further notice.

Competency is vital for individuals working in the asbestos industry, therefore ATaC offers the full range of qualifications for asbestos surveyors and asbestos analysts to gain competent person status.

These qualifications are through the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and have been specifically developed for professionals working in UKAS accredited organisations involved in asbestos management.

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Why choose an RSPH asbestos qualification?

• Regulated independently by Ofqual
• UKAS recognised for compliance with LAB 30 and RG 8
• Service standard for issuing results/certificates 10 working days or less

Why choose ATaC to deliver asbestos qualifications?

• Trainer and assessor independent
• All assessments carried out by TAQA qualified assessors
• Conducted under ISO 9001 certified management system
• Scheduled qualifications available across the country and throughout the year

And...

• Asbestos Surveying
  • Use of actual decontamination unit for all candidates
• Asbestos Air Monitoring & Clearance Procedures
  • One qualification with one exam fee
  • FULL decontamination using a live DCU for all candidates
• Competent Person
  • Assignment based, so candidate spends less than 3 days at an assessment centre
  • Covers actual lab set up and management

The full range of RSPH asbestos qualifications are briefly described below, with more details available via links.

RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Surveying

This RSPH asbestos surveying qualification has been approved by the qualifications regulator Ofqual. It has been designed to provide the theory and practical knowledge, and the skills required for surveying buildings for asbestos, and has been developed around HSG264 Asbestos: The Survey Guide. This qualification is recognised by UKAS (RG 8).  Read more >

RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Air Monitoring and Clearance Procedures

This RSPH qualification has been approved by the qualifications regulator, Ofqual. It has been designed to provide the theory and practical knowledge and skills required for use of microscopes, fibre counting, air sampling and 4-stage clearance procedures - developed around HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts Guide. This qualification is recognised by UKAS (LAB 30). NOW INCLUDES FULL DECONTAMINATION.  Read more >

RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Management for Dutyholders

A qualification highly recommended for all those responsible for premises and managing the risk from asbestos as the dutyholder. This Ofqual regulated RSPH qualification has been designed to support dutyholders, so they understand their duties and responsibilities for managing asbestos in buildings as defined in Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.  Read more >

RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Bulk Analysis

This RSPH qualification has been approved by the qualifications regulator, Ofqual. It has been designed to provide the theory and practical knowledge and skills required to undertake the bulk analysis of asbestos samples. This qualification is recognised by UKAS (LAB 30). Read more >

RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Asbestos Laboratory and Project Management

This new RSPH qualification has been approved by the qualifications regulator, Ofqual, and accepted by UKAS. This qualification is for experienced analysts and surveyors who are, or aspire to be, in a laboratory management role. This qualification offers an alternative route to competency, as on successful completion the candidate will achieve ‘competent person status’ as defined in LAB 30. Read more >