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Asbestos is a hazardous material that is present within many buildings in the UK and past exposure currently results in 5000 deaths per year. Asbestos Analysts and Surveyors perform an essential role in the identification, analysis and monitoring of asbestos materials by assisting employers and property owners in understanding the risks asbestos presents and advising on how to control these risks. This occupational role is essential in order to ensure employers comply with the legal duties placed on them. The role involves the inspection of buildings, premises and machinery for the presence of asbestos materials as well as the assessment of identified materials and the provision of information to employers to allow them to manage the risks the asbestos may present. The widespread nature of asbestos means visiting a wide range of building types including schools, offices, factories and homes. In addition to this, the role will involve the monitoring and management of asbestos removal operations. To ensure no conflict of interest the surveyor role does not involve removal work, which must be carried out by an independent organisation. The surveyor will assess the presence of asbestos and identify where levels are such that they require removal action to take place. Removal contractors will carry out the removal and an independent surveyor will carry out final checks before the building is returned to the owner. The occupation involves working in a highly-controlled environment with all works being undertaken in accordance with strict regulatory guidelines, enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and meeting the technical requirements of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
K1: How asbestos use changed with time
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K2: How asbestos regulations have changed and the impact this has had on the use of asbestos in buildings and how this may affect identification
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K3: Phased prohibition of different types of asbestos fibres and products
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K4: Why asbestos was used in buildings
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K5: Why and where asbestos was used in buildings and techniques to be used to identify and locate it
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K6: What buildings are likely to contain asbestos and where
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K7: The different asbestos regulations and guidance documents relevant to their role being performed
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K8: How regulations apply in different workplaces and environments
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K9: The collection and monitoring of airborne asbestos fibres
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K10: How to collect and analyse samples using microscopy
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K11: How to perform buildings inspections for the presence of asbestos
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K12: The requirements of The Health & Safety Executive, United Kingdom Accreditation Service and other technical documentation
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S1: Operate a range of sampling equipment to identify asbestos
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S2: To maintain, calibrate and repair measuring and sampling equipment
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S3: To use different types of microscopes suitable for the analytical work being performed
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S4: To use specialist plant and machinery for the task being undertaken
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S5: Undertake surveys suitable for the management of asbestos in buildings
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S6: Undertake surveys for the refurbishment or demolition of buildings
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S7: Provide information about asbestos risks to property managers
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S8: Provide guidance to property owners and managers on actions to be taken when asbestos is present
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S9: Analyse samples for the presence of asbestos fibres in a range of materials using chemical preparation, morphologically and composition
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S10: Report on the presence of the regulated asbestos types found within samples
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S11: Undertake the collection of air samples including personal, background, reassurance and clearance sampling
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S12: Perform fibre counting using Phase Contrast Microscopy and calculate and report on the findings of this analysis
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S13: Undertake the necessary additional checks required to ensure the samples meet regulatory requirements, such as visual inspections of work areas and enclosures
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S14: Review and assess method statements and risk assessments
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S15: Document findings and report on those findings
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B1: Act in a professional manner demonstrating both impartiality and integrity as per HSE and UKAS requirements
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B2: Be environmentally aware, showing a willingness to minimise their impact upon the working environment in line with guidance provided by HSE
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B3: Display a willingness to work within a team to achieve an end goal and to provide the necessary support in reaching that goal
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B4: Be customer-focussed, understanding the importance of ensuring information is delivered clearly and in an easy-to-understand way for customers and employers need to ensure information is clear to members of the public and employers
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B5: Be able to work alone and make decisions necessary to ensure a satisfactory outcome is achieved within the regulatory framework
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B6: Be proactive in their own development and willing to commit to lifelong learning and development
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B7: Maintain the confidentiality of information and provide high levels of customer service
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Qualification type: T Level
Qualification level: 3
Awarding organisation: Pearson
Approval date: 01/04/2020
Available from: 01/09/2020
Occupational specialism: Hazardous materials analysis and surveying
ST0022 Asbestos analyst and surveyor
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