- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Asbestos - Practical Assessment is an extensive hands-on course that builds on the core competencies covered in OCHS 1015 and OCHS 1025, combining both skills-based and knowledge-based elements. Training providers assess participants throughout the course to ensure they are adequately prepared for a practical skills test and a certification exam. After completing the course, participants undergo an in-person practical test administered by a qualified assessor to evaluate critical safety skills, followed by a written certification exam that assesses their overall skills and knowledge.
Domestic fees
$697.42
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Don and doff PPE
- Follow safe work procedures for containment set-up
- Seal the containment to ensure proper isolation of areas
- Install negative air units, as required
- Follow practical work methods and processes for abatement work to minimize dust release
- Conduct wetting and misting during removal
- Follow the required abatement process
- Safely install and operate abatement equipment and associated tools
- Follow safe use and maintenance practices as per the equipment manufacturer’s instructions
- Conduct personal decontamination procedures and explain their purpose
- Perform waste-handling procedures, including bagging processes from dirty to clean areas, according to established standards
- Conduct appropriate bagging activities for asbestos waste, including sealing, cleaning, and proper use of wrapping, bin liners, super sacks, and bags
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
Asbestos Practical Assessment (OCHS 1035) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Asbestos Awareness and Safety
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of OCHS 1035 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70206
Dates
Jun 19 Loading
- CRN 70206
- $697.42 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19 | Fri | 10:00 - 14:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
1 day
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.