Safe, compliant and controlled removal of non-friable asbestos in accordance with New Zealand legislation.
This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely remove non-friable (Class B) asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and asbestos-contaminated debris. Learners prepare removal work, identify asbestos hazards, establish asbestos removal areas, undertake non-friable asbestos removal, complete decontamination processes, manage asbestos waste, and complete required documentation in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 and industry best practice.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Plan and prepare for non-friable asbestos removal by identifying asbestos-containing materials, reviewing workplace documentation, assessing hazards, and selecting appropriate tools, equipment, PPE and RPE.
Prepare and isolate a non-friable asbestos removal area using appropriate controls, signage, barriers, exclusion zones and safe work procedures in accordance with the Asbestos Removal Control Plan (ARCP).
Safely remove non-friable asbestos-containing materials using approved removal techniques, package and manage asbestos waste, and comply with workplace and regulatory requirements.
Complete decontamination, site clean-up and asbestos documentation requirements, including clearance processes and records associated with asbestos removal work.
Entry Criteria:
All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.
NZQA Unit Standards Included
Unit Standards - ARCB
Unit
Level
Credit
Description
29765
4
3
SiteSafe (NZ) Foundation Passport - Building Construction, or other similar proprietary health and safety induction certification recognised in New Zealand
Class B Asbestos Removal Training Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Class B Asbestos Removal training in New Zealand.
Class B asbestos removal training teaches workers how to safely remove non-friable asbestos and asbestos-containing material (ACM) in accordance with New Zealand requirements. Safety 'n Action's Class B course covers planning and preparing removal work, establishing and isolating the removal area, safe removal techniques, PPE and RPE, decontamination, asbestos waste, site clean-up and required documentation.
WorkSafe identifies a course containing NZQA Unit Standard 29765 – Remove non-friable asbestos as the relevant course for Class B asbestos removal work. Safety 'n Action's Asbestos Removal Class B course includes Unit Standard 29765 and provides practical training in carrying out non-friable asbestos removal safely and in line with New Zealand regulatory requirements.
NZQA Unit Standard 29765 – Remove non-friable asbestos is a Level 4, three-credit standard. It covers preparing for non-friable asbestos removal, preparing and isolating the removal site, carrying out the removal and decontamination processes, cleaning the worksite and using asbestos documentation in line with New Zealand regulatory requirements.
Class A asbestos removal covers friable asbestos, while Class B covers non-friable asbestos. WorkSafe identifies Unit Standard 29766 as the relevant course for Class A removal work and Unit Standard 29765 for Class B removal work. Workers should complete training appropriate to the type of asbestos removal they will perform.
Under New Zealand's asbestos regulations, a Class B licence permits the removal of non-friable asbestos or ACM, as well as asbestos-contaminated dust or debris associated with that non-friable material. Licensing requirements depend on the nature and amount of asbestos removal work, so PCBUs and workers should confirm the applicable WorkSafe requirements before beginning removal.
Learners are trained to:
Plan and prepare for non-friable asbestos removal
Assess hazards and select appropriate PPE and RPE
Establish exclusion zones and barriers
Follow an Asbestos Removal Control Plan (ARCP)
Use approved removal techniques
Manage asbestos waste and complete decontamination
Complete site clean-up, clearance and documentation requirements
Safety 'n Action's Asbestos Removal Class B course requires a recognised health and safety induction certification, such as the Site Safe Foundation Passport – Building Construction or another similar proprietary health and safety induction certification recognised in New Zealand. Learners should check the current course entry requirements before booking.
Safety 'n Action provides workplace health and safety training nationwide. Its asbestos training pathway includes training for workers dealing with non-friable Class B asbestos as well as friable Class A asbestos, helping individuals and businesses select training appropriate to the asbestos work they perform.
