How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Can I take it in Ireland?

No. This course follows UK law, so it is only for learners in the United Kingdom.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT).

Asbestos Awareness

Name: Asbestos Awareness
Price: 9.60 GBP

What asbestos is, why it harms, where it hides in older buildings and what to do if you find or disturb it.

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A room in an old building being renovated, with props and rubble — Photo: Stefan Lehner on Unsplash

About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 15 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK only

Who is it for?

Trades, maintenance staff and caretakers in the UK who work on buildings put up before 2000.

The 3 modules

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01
What asbestos is and why it is dangerous
Asbestos is still the single biggest cause of work-related deaths in Great Britain.
02
Where asbestos is found
Asbestos was used in hundreds of products. Knowing where it is likely to be helps you stop before you disturb it.
03
What to do if you find or disturb asbestos
Asbestos awareness training is about avoiding asbestos, not working with it.

Course content based on the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (regulation 10) and HSE guidance.

The final test

15 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 11 correct answers (73%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
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Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Asbestos Awareness

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (1 year) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · UK only

This course follows UK law, so it is only sold for the United Kingdom.

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Asbestos Awareness course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about asbestos awareness

Who is this course for?: Trades, maintenance staff and caretakers in the UK who work on buildings put up before 2000.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Can I take it in Ireland?: No. This course follows UK law, so it is only for learners in the United Kingdom.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 15-question final test (11 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT).