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What You Will Learn On completion of this asbestos awareness course, you will understand: The health risks associated with asbestos exposure and related diseases Where asbestos may be found in buildings and construction materials The regulations surrounding asbestos management and your legal duties What to do in the event of accidental asbestos disturbance Your duty of care under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Who Should Take This Course? This asbestos awareness training is designed for maintenance staff, building services engineers, surveyors, contractors, facilities managers, and anyone who may come into contact with the fabric of a building as part of their work. Why Asbestos Awareness Matters Asbestos remains one of the most significant health risks in the construction and building services industry. Despite being banned in the UK since 1999, asbestos is still present in many buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000. Exposure to asbestos fibres can cause serious and often fatal diseases including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. This course provides essential awareness to help you identify potential asbestos risks and take the correct preventative actions to protect yourself and others from exposure. The Benefits Of Asbestos Awareness Training Completing this asbestos awareness course delivers: Knowledge to identify potential asbestos-containing materials in buildings Understanding of serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure Clear guidance on legal responsibilities under asbestos regulations Confidence to respond correctly if asbestos is disturbed accidentally Improved workplace safety and risk management practices Compliance with your duty of care to protect workers and building occupants Important Note This course is intended to provide awareness only. Completion does not qualify you to work with asbestos but ensures you can identify potential risks and take the correct preventative actions. Any work involving asbestos requires specialist training and licensing. Course Format Duration: 25 minutes Format: 100% online, self-paced Assessment: Included Cost: BESA Members £12 + VAT | Standard £15 + VAT Frequently Asked Questions What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that was widely used in construction materials until 1999. When disturbed, asbestos fibres can be inhaled and cause serious, often fatal, lung diseases. How much does this course cost? BESA Members and REFCOM Elite Members pay £12 + VAT (20% discount). Standard price is £15 + VAT for non-members. How long does the course take? The course takes approximately 25 minutes to complete and is delivered entirely online at your own pace. Who should take this course? 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The BESA Academy's online Health and Safety Environment Test has been updated to incorporate questions on the Building Safety Act, offering enhanced confidence and assurance for you, your employer, and your clients.Our online Health and Safety Environment test meets the requirements for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards and is designed for those within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration occupations. The test enables those working on site a minimum level of health and safety awareness. Take the online test to remove the hassle of booking and travelling to a test centre or taking time out of your working day. Saving you precious time and money!   Fed up with taking resits? Take the Health and Safety Environment course and test instead. BESA members and SKILLcard holders get an exclusive discount of 20% for both the course and test.   Completing the online test - important, please read: The Health and Safety Environment Test for Operatives requires an online assessment, which takes place through the support of proctoring. Please read the requirements prior to purchase and also watch this short proctoring video which will help you get set up successfully.Before registering for the test make sure you have some ID to hand, this can be a valid driver's license or passport.To ensure you pass the test: Your PC or laptop will need to have a camera and make sure it is pointing towards you Turn all mobiles, tablets, devices off Make sure no one walks into the room Don't look at anything outside of the view of the camera Focus fully on the screen Once you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test. Duration Approximately 45 minutes Format 100% online Cost £24+VAT Cost includes one attempt at the test.Please note: This test is not suitable for Management and Supervisory SKILLcards - find out which test you need to take on the SKILLcard website.

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BESA members and SKILLcard holders receive a 20 percent discount on the course." } } ] } ] } Health, Safety and Environment Course and Test for Craft and Operatives This online Health, Safety and Environment Course and Test from BESA Academy is designed for Craft and Operative SKILLcards and those working in the HVAC industry. The course enables those working on site to gain a minimum level of health and safety awareness and removes the hassle of booking and travelling to a test centre or taking time out of work. Complete the course and test 100% online from your laptop or PC at work or home, saving time and money. Member Price £76 + VAT | Standard Price £95 + VAT Exclusive discounts available for BESA Members and SKILLcard holders. What You Will Learn This approximately 2.5-hour course includes six modules: The principles of risk assessment and maintaining and improving health and safety at work The importance of safe manual handling in the workplace The importance of working safely at height in the workplace Risks to health within a construction environment Working around plant and equipment safely Building Safety Act: your role in enhancing building safety Who Should Take This Course? This course is designed for craft operatives and site workers in the HVAC industry who need to obtain or renew a Craft or Operative SKILLcard. It is suitable for heating engineers, ventilation engineers, air conditioning engineers, refrigeration engineers, and anyone working on site within the building services sector who requires health and safety awareness training and certification. Why This Course Matters Health and safety awareness is essential for anyone working on construction and building services sites. This course provides the minimum level of health and safety knowledge required for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards, covering critical topics including risk assessment, manual handling, working at height, construction environment health risks, plant and equipment safety, and the Building Safety Act. Completing this course and test enables you to obtain or renew your SKILLcard, demonstrate your health and safety competence, and work safely on site. The 100% online format means you can complete the course and test at your own pace from home or work, without the need to travel to a test centre or take time away from your job. The Benefits of This Course Completing this course will help you: Meet the health and safety requirements for Craft and Operative SKILLcards Gain essential health and safety awareness for working on site Understand risk assessment, manual handling, and working at height Recognise health risks in construction environments Work safely around plant and equipment Understand your role in enhancing building safety under the Building Safety Act Save time and money by completing the course and test online Course Format Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours Format: 100% online, self-paced Assessment: Online proctored test Member Price: £76 + VAT Standard Price: £95 + VAT Important Information About the Online Test The Health and Safety Environment Test for Craft and Operatives requires an online assessment, which takes place through the support of proctoring. Please read the requirements prior to purchase and watch the short proctoring video which will help you get set up successfully. Before registering for the test, make sure you have some ID to hand. This can be a valid driver's licence or passport. To ensure you pass the test: Your PC or laptop will need to have a camera and make sure it is pointing towards you Turn all mobiles, tablets, and devices off Make sure no one walks into the room Do not look at anything outside of the view of the camera Focus fully on the screen Once you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Health and Safety Environment Course and Test for Craft and Operatives? It is an online course and test that meets the health and safety requirements for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards in the HVAC industry. How long does the course take? The course takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Is the test online? Yes. Both the course and test can be completed 100% online on a laptop or PC at work or home. What is proctoring? 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What You Will Learn This course covers six modules, including a newly added module on the Building Safety Act: The principles of risk assessment and maintaining and improving health and safety at work The importance of safe manual handling in the workplace The importance of working safely at height in the workplace Risks to health within a construction environment Working around plant and equipment safely Building Safety Act: your role in enhancing building safety Who Should Take This Course? This course is designed for anyone applying for or renewing a Craft or Operative SKILLcard, professionals working in HVAC and building engineering services who need to meet health and safety requirements, and anyone looking to use it as a mid-point health and safety refresher. Why Health and Safety Training Matters Health and safety competence is a mandatory requirement across the building engineering services industry. Whether you are working on site, managing installations, or applying for your SKILLcard, demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of risk assessment, manual handling, working at height, and construction hazards is essential. This course keeps that knowledge current, covers the latest Building Safety Act requirements, and prepares you thoroughly for the official assessment. The Benefits of This Course Completing this course will help you: Prepare confidently for the official Health, Safety and Environment Test Stay current with the latest health and safety requirements in construction Understand your responsibilities under the Building Safety Act Reduce the risk of costly resits with thorough preparation via the mock test Meet SKILLcard application and renewal requirements Demonstrate health and safety competence to employers and clients Course Format Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours Format: 100% online, self-paced Includes: Complementary mock test Access: Desktop and mobile Cost: £75 + VAT (standard) | £60 + VAT (BESA Members and SKILLcard holders) Frequently Asked Questions Who is this Health, Safety and Environment course for? 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This course is suitable for all Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP SKILLcard holders working in the HVAC and building services industry." } } ] } ] } Health, Safety and Environment Course for Managers and Supervisors This comprehensive online course from BESA Academy is designed for managers and supervisors with responsibility for overseeing teams, projects, and safe working practices in the HVAC and building services sector. Suitable for Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP SKILLcard holders, this course provides the knowledge required to pass the official BESA Academy HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors. What You Will Learn The Health, Safety and Environment Course for Managers and Supervisors covers seven modules reflecting leadership responsibilities in building services: General Safety: managing safe systems of work and promoting positive safety culture Regulations and Legislation: health and safety law, the Building Safety Act, and your legal duties Legal Compliance: ensuring sites, teams, and projects meet statutory requirements High-Risk Activities: safe management of working at height, confined spaces, and plant/equipment Environmental Awareness: minimising impact, waste management, and sustainability Signs and Symbols: understanding key safety signage and on-site communication Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Welfare: managing hazardous substances, noise, manual handling, stress, and welfare facilities Who Should Take This Course? This HSE training is designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, and contract managers working in the HVAC and building services industry who hold Black, Gold, AQP, or PQP SKILLcards and are responsible for managing teams and ensuring safe working practices on site. Why HSE Training For Managers Matters Managers and supervisors have legal responsibilities for the health, safety, and welfare of their teams. Understanding health and safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and CDM Regulations, is essential for ensuring compliance, preventing accidents, and creating a positive safety culture on construction and building services sites. This course prepares you to manage risk effectively, meet your legal obligations, and lead by example in promoting safe working practices across your projects and teams. The Benefits Of HSE Training For Managers Completing this health, safety and environment course delivers: Knowledge to pass the BESA Academy HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors Clear understanding of your legal responsibilities under health and safety legislation Skills to manage high-risk activities and ensure safe systems of work Confidence to promote a positive safety culture across your teams Understanding of the Building Safety Act and its impact on your role Ability to manage occupational health, wellbeing, and welfare on site Important: Online Test Requirements The Health and Safety Environment Test for Managers requires an online proctored assessment. Please read the requirements below before purchase and watch this short proctoring video to help you set up successfully. Before registering for the test, make sure you have: Valid ID (driver's license or passport) PC or laptop with working camera pointing towards you Private, quiet room with no interruptions All mobile phones, tablets, and devices turned off To ensure you pass the test: Stay within view of the camera at all times Do not look at anything outside the camera view Focus fully on the screen Ensure no one enters the room during the test Verification process: Once you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test. Course Format Duration: Approximately 2 hours (course and test) Format: 100% online, proctored assessment Assessment: Online proctored test Cost: BESA Members £76 + VAT | SKILLcard Holders £76 + VAT | Standard £95 + VAT Frequently Asked Questions What is the HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors? The Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors is an online proctored assessment that confirms your understanding of health and safety responsibilities for managing teams in the building services sector. How much does this course cost? BESA Members and SKILLcard Holders receive 20% discount (£76 + VAT). Standard price is £95 + VAT for non-members. How long does the course take? The course and test take approximately 2 hours to complete and are delivered entirely online. Who should take this course? Managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, and contract managers in HVAC and building services who hold Black, Gold, AQP, or PQP SKILLcards. What is proctoring? Proctoring is online supervision during the test using your computer camera to ensure test integrity. Watch the proctoring setup video for guidance. What equipment do I need? You need a PC or laptop with a working camera, valid photo ID (driver's license or passport), and a private, quiet room with no interruptions. How long does verification take? The verification process can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test. What topics are covered? The course covers general safety, regulations and legislation including the Building Safety Act, legal compliance, high-risk activities, environmental awareness, signs and symbols, and occupational health, wellbeing and welfare. Is this suitable for Black and Gold SKILLcard holders? Yes. This course is suitable for all Black, Gold, AQP, and PQP SKILLcard holders working in the HVAC and building services industry.