Lead Paint & Asbestos Management Course

Equipping painting professionals with the skills and knowledge to safely manage hazardous materials commonly
encountered in the industry. By focusing on best practices for handling lead-based paints and non-friable asbestos,
participants will learn to minimize risks to themselves, their team and the surrounding environment.
This course is nationally accredited through and facilitated by TAFE Gippsland.
On completion of the course, these units will have obtained:

CPCCPD3031 – Work safely with lead painted surfaces in the painting industry
CPCCPD3036 – Work safely to encapsulate non-friable asbestos in the painting industry
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Topics

Encapsulation techniques for asbestos and lead-based paints
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety measures
Proper work area set-up and containment strategies
Identifying locations where lead-based paints and asbestos are typically found
Understanding the health risks associated with exposure to these materials
Procedures for testing lead and asbestos in surfaces
Detailed planning and preparation for safe removal
Various methods for lead and asbestos removal

This nationally recognised accreditation requires a USI number to participate.
If you do not have a USI number, you can obtain one at www.usi.gov.au