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Asbestos assessor licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to carry out certain functions connected with 'class A' asbestos removal work. These are:

  • air monitoring
  • clearance inspections
  • issuing a clearance certificate.

The licence will be subject to conditions that are imposed to ensure that all licensed asbestos assessors maintain an appropriate level of transparency in their operations and are aware they may be monitored by WHSQ to ensure asbestos assessor activities are being carried out safely and competently.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • demonstrate through training or experience the knowledge and skills of the relevant asbestos removal industry practice
  • have undertaken the VET course for asbestos assessor work or a tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety or industrial hygiene or science or building construction or environmental health.

Duration

Five years

Fees

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Approval time

Approval can take up to 120 days. If there is no decision within this time frame, the application is taken to be refused.

Administering agency

Office of Industrial Relations

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

Licensing and Advisory Services

Contact details

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