How to Get an Asbestos Removal Licence in NSW, Australia

How  to  Get  an  Asbestos  A  or  B  Removal  Licence  in  NSW

The Work Health and Safety Regulation of 2011 established three licence classes for professionals who assess, remove, transport and dispose of asbestos-containing material in New South Wales. This means anyone handling material that may contain any type of asbestos or cleaning up asbestos-containing debris (ACD) must obtain an asbestos A or B removal licence prior to beginning work in NSW. This includes employees and company owners working within NSW as well as citizens who may complete renovation projects that include more than 10 square metres of asbestos-containing material.

Types  of  Licences In addition, the act mandates that an Asbestos Assessor must be present to oversee all projects involving the removal of materials containing friable asbestos. The asbestos assessor licence is separate from the class A and B removal licences.

There are three asbestos removal licences currently offered in NSW: •  Class A: friable and non-friable asbestos materials and

ACD •  Class B: non-friable (bonded) asbestos materials and

ACD •  Asbestos Assessor: air monitoring, clearance inspections

and certificates

Statement  of  A3ainment In order to qualify for any of these licences, supervisors and workers must complete accredited training courses offered by NSW. These courses are referred to as units of competency and once qualified successful participants receipt a Statement of Attainment. In order to qualify for the class A licence, the CPCCDE3015A Remove Friable Asbestos (Class A) course is also required. In order to qualify for the class B licence, the CPCCDE3014A Remove Non-Friable Asbestos (Class B) course is required. Both classes need the Supervisor Unit of Competency listed below.  

Supervisor  /  Assessor  Qualifications

Class A and B licences require the identification of a licenced supervisor who will oversee the work involving asbestos-containing materials. In order to qualify as a supervisor for the class B licence and nominate other workers for a licence, you must meet the following qualifications: •  Aged 18 years or older •  Minimum of 12 months experience removing non-friable asbestos

materials •  Completion of the relevant VET training program (listed below) The VET training program includes the following accredited training programs offered by NSW: •  CPCCDE3015A Remove friable asbestos (Class A) OR •  CPCCDE3014A Remove non-friable asbestos (Class B) PLUS •  CPCCBC4051A Supervise non-friable Asbestos (Class A and B) •  CPCCBC5014A Conduct Asbestos Assessment Associated with Removal

More  on  Qualifications Notice that this list includes the units of competency course required by workers obtaining a class B licence. Supervisors spend more time in training so they are more knowledgeable than someone holding a class B licence only.   To qualify as a supervisor for the class A licence and nominate workers for a class A licence, you must complete the same qualifications except you need a minimum of three years experience removing friable asbestos-containing materials.   The supervisor named on an application, or the applicant applying as the supervisor, must prove that they have obtained the required work experience. This is done by submitting a list of jobs completed with references from qualified supervisors or employers. This information should be included with your licence application.

Certified  Safety  Management  System

If you are applying for a class A licence, make sure you submit proof of your certified safety management system along with your application. Proof that such a program has been implemented is required for class A licence holders.

The  Application  Process To apply for either class of asbestos removal licence, you must complete the Asbestos-01 form which is the basic application for those who do not already hold a licence. If you hold a licence but need to add or delete supervisors, you can use the Asbestos-03 form to make those changes. Download the Asbestos-01 form from the NSW WorkCover website. Download the Asbestos-02 form from the NSW WorkCover website to apply for an Asbestos Assessor licence. •  The current fees must be included with your application: •  $500 for class B licence •  $5,000 for class A licence •  $500 for the Assessor licence

When  Can  You  Renew?  

Asbestos removal licences issued in NSW are good for five years unless they are cancelled before that period has lapsed. Once your licence is cancelled or expires, you will need to reapply according to the laws in place at that time.

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