Online Asbestos Awareness
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Key Information
Duration:Self-Paced Learning
Online Learning, completed in your own time at a location of your choice.
Once you have signed up to your course, you have 60 days of accessibility to complete your assessment.
Price (excl GST)
$185 Per Person
If you or your team work in the construction industry or any sort of demolition or refurbishment then you will need to be aware of when and where you could be exposed to Asbestos.
This interactive online training will give you a broad overview of the dangers of Asbestos, where you will likely encounter Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), as well as how to safely handle it, including the removal and disposal of up to 10m2 of non-friable asbestos.
Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Overview on what Asbestos is
- Asbestos health hazards
- Legislation and new Asbestos licencing
- Identifying asbestos or ACM in buildings
- Personal and respiratory protective equipment
- How to take samples safely
- Safe removal procedures of up to 10m2
- Where and how to safely dispose of Asbestos
- Overview on personal decontamination procedures
- Understanding personal decontamination procedures
Prerequisites:
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Hazard and Risk Management is recommended
Online Asbestos Awareness Training Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about completing Asbestos Awareness training online in New Zealand.
Safety 'n Action's Online Asbestos Awareness course is a self-paced eLearning programme that gives workers a broad overview of the dangers of asbestos, where asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are commonly found in buildings, and how to safely handle, remove and dispose of up to 10m2 of non-friable asbestos. The course covers asbestos health hazards, New Zealand legislation and licensing, identifying ACM, personal protective equipment, safe sampling, removal procedures and decontamination. Once enrolled, participants have 60 days to complete the course.
Yes. Safety 'n Action offers a fully online Asbestos Awareness course that can be completed from anywhere in New Zealand at your own pace. The interactive online training covers the same content as the face-to-face Asbestos Awareness Seminar and is ideal for workers, contractors and businesses wanting flexible asbestos training without needing to attend a training centre.
Asbestos awareness training is essential for anyone who works in or around buildings that may contain asbestos, including builders, construction workers, demolition workers, plumbers, electricians, roofers, painters, renovation contractors, facilities managers, property managers and maintenance workers. Under New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, employers must ensure workers who may encounter asbestos are appropriately trained before starting work.
Participants learn about:
- What asbestos is and the health hazards it presents
- Current New Zealand asbestos legislation and licensing requirements
- How to identify asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in buildings
- The correct personal and respiratory protective equipment
- How to take asbestos samples safely
- Safe removal procedures for up to 10m2 of non-friable asbestos
- Where and how to safely dispose of asbestos waste
- Personal decontamination procedures
Once enrolled, participants have 60 days to complete the Online Asbestos Awareness course. The course is fully self-paced so you can complete it at a time and location that suits you, whether at work, at home or anywhere with internet access.
Both the Online Asbestos Awareness course and the face-to-face Asbestos Awareness Seminar cover the same core content including asbestos hazards, legislation, identifying ACM, PPE, safe removal of up to 10m2 and decontamination procedures. The online course is self-paced with 60 days of access, making it ideal for flexible or remote learning. The face-to-face seminar is a 4-hour interactive session delivered at a Safety 'n Action training centre or your own workplace with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes. Asbestos was widely used in New Zealand buildings constructed or renovated before 2000 and is still found in a large number of homes, commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Common locations include roofing materials, floor tiles, wall and ceiling linings, pipe lagging and insulation. Anyone working on pre-2000 buildings should complete asbestos awareness training before starting work.
You can legally remove up to 10m2 of non-friable asbestos without an asbestos removal licence, provided you have completed appropriate asbestos awareness training and follow correct safe work procedures. The Online Asbestos Awareness course covers the procedures required for safe removal of up to 10m2 of non-friable asbestos. Removal of more than 10m2 of non-friable asbestos (Class B) or any friable asbestos (Class A) requires a WorkSafe-issued Asbestos Removal Licence.
Yes. The online format makes it easy and cost-effective for employers to enrol multiple workers simultaneously, allowing teams across different locations to complete asbestos awareness training at their own pace without requiring travel or time away from the worksite. This is particularly convenient for construction companies, renovation businesses and facilities management teams.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Online Asbestos Awareness course is an interactive self-paced programme covering all the key knowledge workers need to identify asbestos-containing materials, handle and safely remove up to 10m2 of non-friable asbestos and comply with New Zealand legislation. With 60 days of access, it offers maximum flexibility for workers and organisations across all industries and locations in New Zealand.
Amazing instructor and learned a lot from the course. Good real life scenarios explained during the course.
Student Feedback 18 June 2026