Asbestos

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Asbestos Removalist

To become a licensed Asbestos Removalist in Australia, complete accredited training, pass assessments, and obtain a state license, focusing on safety and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $90,480
Skill level Beginner

Asbestos Removalist B Class

An Asbestos Removalist B Class safely removes non-friable asbestos, monitors air quality, follows strict procedures, and prioritises safety and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Beginner

Asbestos Removalist A Class

An Asbestos Removalist A Class safely removes friable asbestos, conducts inspections, monitors air quality, and follows strict safety procedures.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Beginner

Asbestos Supervisor

An Asbestos Supervisor oversees the safe removal of asbestos, ensuring compliance and safety, while conducting inspections and managing documentation.

Avg yearly income $101,400
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in asbestos

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC30320

Certificate III in Concreting
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $19,959
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concreter Blocklayer Asbestos Removalist
Pool Builder Formworker Construction Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concreter Blocklayer Asbestos Removalist Pool Builder Formworker Construction Labourer + 3 more
CPCCWHS1001

Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Labourer Builders Labourer Plasterer
Construction Labourer Wall and Floor Tiler Construction Worker Asbestos Removalist A Class
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Labourer Builders Labourer Plasterer Construction Labourer Wall and Floor Tiler Construction Worker Asbestos Removalist A Class + 4 more
CPCCDE3014

Remove Non-Friable Asbestos
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $1,075
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class Asbestos Removalist A Class
Asbestos Supervisor Demolition Labourer Construction Labourer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class Asbestos Removalist A Class Asbestos Supervisor Demolition Labourer Construction Labourer + 3 more
CPCCDE3015

Remove Friable Asbestos
On Campus, Traineeship
4 weeks
$0 - $895
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist A Class Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor
Asbestos Removalist B Class Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker Construction Labourer Field Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist A Class Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Asbestos Removalist B Class Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker Construction Labourer Field Assistant + 5 more
CPCCDE4008

Supervise Asbestos Removal
On Campus, Traineeship
1 day
$0 - $400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Asbestos Removalist A Class
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Asbestos Removalist A Class
CPC30420

Certificate III in Demolition
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
8 - 24 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker Asbestos Removalist
Asbestos Removalist B Class Demolition Supervisor Site Supervisor Construction Labourer Plant Operator Safety Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Demolition Labourer Demolition Worker Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class Demolition Supervisor Site Supervisor Construction Labourer Plant Operator Safety Officer + 6 more
MSMWHS217

Gas Test Atmospheres
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driller Maintenance Fitter Mechanical Technician
Work Health and Safety Officer Asbestos Removalist Machine Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Demolition Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driller Maintenance Fitter Mechanical Technician Work Health and Safety Officer Asbestos Removalist Machine Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Demolition Worker + 6 more
11084NAT

Course in Asbestos Awareness
On Campus
4 days
$0 - $270
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Demolition Worker Asbestos Removalist
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Building Manager Facilities Manager Environmental Health Officer Work Health and Safety Officer Property Developer
+ 7 more
CPCCPD3031

Work Safely with Lead-Painted Surfaces in the Painting Industry
Blended
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Painter and Decorator Construction Labourer Asbestos Removalist
Work Health and Safety Officer Building Inspector Facilities Manager Site Supervisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Painter and Decorator Construction Labourer Asbestos Removalist Work Health and Safety Officer Building Inspector Facilities Manager Site Supervisor + 4 more
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