Duration
8 Hours
Location
Victoria
Cost
$350
Remove Friable Asbestos
The CPCCDE3015 – Remove Friable Asbestos course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely identify, prepare, and remove friable asbestos in compliance with WHS regulations. Friable asbestos is high-risk and requires strict controls; therefore, workers undertaking this task must be trained and employed by a licensed Class A asbestos removalist.
Remove Friable Asbestos
This course focuses on the safe removal of friable asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACM) that can be crumbled, pulverised, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Training covers the advanced procedures and safety protocols required for high-risk asbestos removal work.
Key learning outcomes include:
- Understanding legislation, codes of practice, and WHS requirements for friable asbestos removal.
- Identifying friable asbestos and ACM in various forms.
- Preparing and isolating the asbestos removal area.
- Correct use of advanced PPE and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
- Setting up and working within negative pressure enclosures.
- Decontamination and waste disposal procedures.
- Emergency response, air monitoring, and clearance procedures.
- Completion of removal records and compliance documentation.
Pre-Requisites
In order to obtain abatement work certification for Class A and Class B License, an individual must meet the following criteria:
- Class B
- Be at least 18 years old
- Obtained one year of relevant experience in the industry
- A certificate in Remove non-friable asbestos (CPCCDE3014A) or Remove friable asbestos (CPCCDE3015A)
- Hold a valid White Card (CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry).
- Possess basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
- Provide two forms of identification (e.g., driver’s licence and Medicare card).
- Wear appropriate PPE, including steel-capped boots, high-visibility clothing, and hard hat.
- Class A
- Be at least 18 years old
- Obtained three years of relevant experience in the industry after completing the qualifications
- A certificate in Remove friable asbestos (CPCCDE3015A) and Supervise asbestos removal (CPCCBC4051A)
- Hold a valid White Card (CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry).
- Possess basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
- Provide two forms of identification (e.g., driver’s licence and Medicare card).
- Wear appropriate PPE, including steel-capped boots, high-visibility clothing, and hard hat.
Payment & Booking Terms
Payment in full is required at enrolment and must be made at least 4 days before your course date to secure your booking.
STEP123 complies with RTO standards and does not collect over $1,500 in advance. Payment options include credit/debit card, bank transfer, Afterpay, or approved group/workplace invoicing. For those facing financial difficulty, flexible arrangements can be discussed prior to enrolment.
Refunds are only available for cancellations made 48+ hours before class (50% refund). Cancellations within 48 hours or after class starts are non-refundable. Refunds are processed within 14 days.
Reschedule requests made more than 24 hours before class are allowed once for free. Requests within 24 hours require a new booking and payment. If STEP123 cancels or reschedules a class, students will be offered an alternative date at no extra cost.
Location
Training is delivered at:
- Step123 Training Centre – Thomastown (3074)
- Step123 Training Location – Rockbank (3335)
We also offer Victoria-wide on-site training for workplaces and groups.
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