# Event Details - **Event Name**: IATP Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Price: £46.80 Overview Asbestos Awareness training is legally required for workers and supervisors who may be exposed to asbestos containing materials (ACMs) during their work but is not required to work with or remove asbestos. This training is designed to provide information on how to avoid work that may disturb asbestos. If a worker is planning on carrying out work that will disturb asbestos, further training will be required in addition to asbestos awareness. Successful completion of the course will demonstrate a basic awareness of asbestos and compliance with Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations. 2012. Who needs this Qualification? Asbestos Awareness training is designed for employees whose work could expose them to asbestos. The training is also useful for anyone requiring a better understanding of the basic elements of asbestos and is a good ‘stepping stone’ to more in-depth courses. Occupations that may require asbestos awareness training include (but are not limited to): • Construction workers • Demolition workers • Roofers • Heating engineers • Plasterers • Carpenters • Plumbers • Painters and decorators Why is this training important? Asbestos Awareness training helps promote a safe work environment and enables participants to recognise and report potential hazards, ensuring that appropriate precautions are taken to prevent exposure and protect workers' health. Course content • Module 1a: History and properties of asbestos • Module 1b: Health effects of asbestos • Module 2: Types, uses and likely occurrences of ACMs • Module 3: Avoiding the risk of exposure • Module 4: Legislation Learning outcomes • Upon completion of the course, learners will have: • An understanding of the legislation relating to asbestos • An understanding of how asbestos can damage your health • Knowledge on how to decipher the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos • An understanding of the use of Management Plans to prevent asbestos fibre disturbance Knowledge of emergency procedures Certificated by: IATP Duration: Half day Assessment: Multiple choice exam Prerequisites: None Validity of award: 1 year Included in the price: • Interactive and engaging course • Qualification & digital certificate • Course manual & materials • Access to FREE resources including Appointed Persons posters for your workplace • Access to our customer portal to view your bookings, download previous certificates and generate training reports of your employees • Automatic email reminders for certificate expiries - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stockport/iatp-asbestos-awareness-cat-a/200030268199402 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Stockport - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Signpost for Carers - **lat**: 53.416941657058 - **long**: -2.1913669855896 - **full address**: Signpost for Carers, The Heatons Centre, Thornfield Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IATP Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/85e395493f0cf9b286812505e747a7abfba7fa1a0b8f3b7799f48bfaef4fdaec-rimg-w1200-h629-dc583858-gmir?v=1788196429 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IATP Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) being held? - **A:** IATP Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at Signpost for Carers, The Heatons Centre, Thornfield Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing IATP Asbestos Awareness (CAT A)? - **A:** IATP Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) is organized by Ouch Learning and Development. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IATP Asbestos Awareness (CAT A) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stockport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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