What am I allowed to do?

In order to handle* small amounts (less than 10 square metres) of bonded asbestos:

• you must work in one of the occupations** listed below AND
• you must have successfully completed any one of the courses listed below AND
• you must perform work in accordance with the asbestos removal code.

Approved Occupations

**So far as the occupation relates to providing adjustment, addition, alteration, construction, demolition, enhancement, maintenance, removal, renovation, repair, or upgrading services in respect of any part of a building's structure, fabric, integral fixtures, mechanical services, fire services, access services, egress services, electrical services or piped services.

Approved Courses

1. The Course in Identification and Safe Handling of Asbestos with national accreditation number '80803ACT';
2. The Course in Asbestos Removal and Supervision with the national accreditation number '80804ACT'; or
3. Any course that would entitle a person to supervise or remove bonded asbestos under a licence or registration in an Australian jurisdiction.