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Key: AccreditedAccredited course Classroom courseClassroom courseCourse duration: 3 daysCourse duration (days)

Latest:- BOHS Module P901 and BOHS Module P902 added May 2008

BOHS-certified asbestos training courses
P401 - Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples
This module provides theoretical and practical knowledge in the techniques of asbestos sample identification using polarised light microscopy (PLM).
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The module is at a proficiency level which must aim to provide the student with the practical knowledge and skills to be able to carry out the stated work. To pass the practical assessment for this module the candidate will normally need to have some practical experience with polarised light microscopy and or asbestos identification.
P401 Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2nd to 4th 4th to 6th 3rd to 5th 2nd to 4th 7th to 9th 2nd to 4th 2nd to 4th 4th to 6th 1st to 3rd 1st to 3rd 3rd to 5th 1st to 3rd
AccreditedClassroom courseCourse duration: 3 days
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P402 - Building Surveys and Sampling for Asbestos
This module provides background and practical knowledge in surveying buildings for the presence of asbestos and how to take bulk samples. It also provides general guidance on management procedures to help minimise exposure to identified asbestos.
P402 Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2nd to 4th 4th to 6th 3rd to 5th 2nd to 4th 7th to 9th 2nd to 4th 2nd to 4th 4th to 6th 1st to 3rd 1st to 3rd 3rd to 5th 1st to 3rd
AccreditedClassroom courseCourse duration: 3 days
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P403 - Asbestos Fibre Counting
This module provides theoretical and practical knowledge in the techniques of fibre counting of asbestos air samples using phase contrast microscopy (PCM). In conjunction with P404 this will cover the requirements for 4-stage clearance testing.
P403 Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
14th to 15th 11th to 12th 10th to 11th 14th to 15th 12th to 13th 9th to 10th 14th to 15th 11th to 12th 15th to 16th 13th to 14th 10th to 11th 15th to 16th
AccreditedClassroom courseCourse duration: 2 days
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P404 - Air Sampling and Clearance Testing of Asbestos
This module provides theoretical and practical knowledge in the techniques of air sampling and clearance testing of asbestos. In conjunction with P403 this will cover the requirement for 4-stage clearance testing.
P404 Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
16th to 17th 13th to 14th 12th to 13th 16th to 17th 14th to 15th 11th to 12th 16th to 17th 13th to 14th 17th to 18th 15th to 16th 12th to 13th 17th to 18th
AccreditedClassroom courseCourse duration: 2 days
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P405 - Management or Asbestos in Buildings
This module aims to provide practical knowledge and skills to be able to manage asbestos in buildings and a knowledge base to audit asbestos removal projects.
P405 Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
28th to 31st 25th to 28th 25th to 28th 28th to 1st 27th to 30th 23rd to 26th 28th to 31st 26th to 29th 29th to 2nd 27th to 30th 24th to 27th 8th to 11th
AccreditedClassroom courseCourse duration: 4 days
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P406 - Supervision and Management of the Safe Removal and Disposal of Asbestos
This module provides the student with the practical knowledge and skills to supervise and/or manage asbestos removal projects.
P406 Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
15th to 18th 12th to 15th 11th to 14th 15th to 18th 13th to 16th 10th to 13th 15th to 18th 12th to 15th 16th to 19th 14th to 17th 11th to 14th 16th to 19th
P406 Refresher Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
30th 27th 27th 30th 29th 25th 30th 28th 25th 29th 26th 10th
AccreditedClassroom courseCourse duration: 4 days
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P400 Based Refresher
A 1/2 day training course providing delegates with refresher training based upon P400 modules. This training offers a pre-assessment to identify training needs and a written practical assessment.
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Training certificates will be issued at the end of each course to successful delegates and would form an integral part of 'best practice' training requirements / records within your company. AEC will write to you annually so that you may pre-book any relevant refresher training.
P402-T1/T2 Refresher Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
28th 25th 25th 28th 27th 23th 28th 26th 29th 27th 24th 8th
P402-T3 Course Dates for 2008
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
29th 26th 26th 29th 28th 24th 29th 27th 30th 28th 25th 9th
AccreditedClassroom course
Course Duration: Half a dayCourse Duration: 1 Day
BOHS Module P901 - Legionella, Management and Control of Building Hot and Cold Water Services
The module provides a background and overview of the risk of legionella infetion and how it can be controlled in domestic type hot and cold water systems. This course is a pre-requirement before undertaking the P902 course - management and control of evaporative cooling systems and other high risk systems. On successful completion, the student shall be able to demonstrate management and control in;
  • Knowledge of the origins of legionella and the multiplication factors which allow it to proliferate in man-made water systems
  • Identification of the main conditions that need to coincide for legionella infection to take place and how they can be used to control risk
  • Awareness of legal requirements, approved codes of practice and best practice guidance
  • Implementation of legionella control regimes with suitable monitoring programmes and records
RSPH accredited courseClassroom course
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BOHS Module P902 Legionella, Management and Control of Evaporative Cooling and other High Risk Systems
This module provides a background and an overview of the risk of Legionella infection and how it can be controlled in Evaporative cooling and other high risk type Systems. It is a requirement of this course that candidates have successfully completed P901 - Legionella Management and control of domestic type hot and cold water services. On successful completion, the student shall be able to demonstrate management control in:
  • Identifying the common options for heat rejection devices other than open evaporative cooling systems
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the basic principle of open evaporative cooling
  • Outlining a risk assessment led approach to cooling tower fill pack removal for cleaning and also assessment of cleanliness
  • Identifying the main types of open evaporative cooling devices and their key components
  • Understanding in general terms the operation and importance of drift eliminators
  • Outlining the principles of a Legionella control regime, including the key elements of chemical treatment and control; outline a suitable monitoring programme
  • Outlining the hardness cycle, indicate the importance of neutralising the acid radical in calcium hydrogen carbonate
  • Explain the primary effect and significance of base-exchange softening
  • Outlining the conditions required for effective application of non-oxidising and oxidising biocides
Dates tbc and the course will be released in May 2008.
RSPH accredited courseClassroom course
Course Duration: 1 Day Book this course
Asbestos Awareness NB: A requirement for maintenance staff under the CAR 2006 Regulations
All asbestos awareness courses are 'tailored' to suit the needs of your business and are undertaken over 1/2 or full day. Whether a general overview for delegates who require basic knowledge or a focused maintenance strategy, AEC can build a course to suit your needs.
RSPH accredited courseClassroom course
Course Duration: Half a dayCourse Duration: 1 Day Book this course
Classroom training in Manchester

AEC provide a comprehensive range of classroom asbestos training at our modern facility at Trafford Park, Manchester and we can also provide asbestos training at a venue of your choice.

AEC Training Staff

Our highly qualified trainers include some of the UK's leading experts in their specialist areas. But even more, they are exceptional communicators, which helps ensure that course delegates develop a deeper understanding of the issues, procedures and skills whilst learning.

Asbestos training in Manchester

Please call our Training co-ordinator for further information on any of our classroom courses 0161 872 7111

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