In-Person & Online Asbestos Awareness Training Courses to Meet Your Needs
At our core, we are driven by a mission to empower individuals with the expertise and passion of our experienced, qualified asbestos consultants. As providers ofasbestos testing in NZ, we are dedicated to sharing our wealth of knowledge with you through a range of in-person and online asbestos awareness training and removal courses.
Explore our different course options below or contact the SQN team today to discuss asbestos training in Auckland or other locations in New Zealand.
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Our Course Catalogue
SQN offers both asbestos awareness courses and asbestos removal training across New Zealand to suit different roles and compliance requirements. Choose the course that matches your team’s responsibilities:
Awareness Courses
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Course Duration: 4 hours
Price: $165.00- $227.00 + GST per person - Online & in person. Company bookings are available.
Who is it for?
Those working on and managing any premises built or refurbished before the year 2000 – i.e. Maintenance staff, Electricians, Plumbers, Gas Fitters, Decorators, Joiners, Plasterers, Demolition and Construction Workers.
What will you learn?
The course provides information on core regulatory requirement for effective Asbestos Management, the properties of asbestos and associated health risks. It helps build confidence in identifying products and materials that typically contain asbestos, the emergency procedures to be followed and how to avoid the risks from Asbestos Containing Materials.
Option to complete NZQA US30596 Demonstrate knowledge of asbestos and safety measures for asbestos related work.
Contact us directly for online courses, other locations & company bookings
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Course Duration: 2 hours
Price: $125.00 +GST per person - Online & in person company bookings.
Who is it for?
Those working occasionally in any premises or sites developed, built or refurbished before the year 2000. Useful to environmental scientists, ground engineers, geotechnical engineers/geotechnicians, civil engineers, structural engineers, laboratory workers or anyone wanting a briefer introduction to asbestos.
What will you learn?
The course provides information on key regulatory requirement for workers who may be accessing sites that contain asbestos. We discuss the properties of asbestos and associated health risks. It helps you identify common materials that may contain asbestos, the emergency procedures to be followed and how to avoid the risks from Asbestos Containing Materials.
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Course Duration: 4 hours
Price: $275.00 +GST per person - Online & in person company bookings.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to remove 10m2 or less of non-friable asbestos containing materials. Maintenance staff, Electricians, Plumbers, Gas Fitters, Decorators, Joiners, Plasterers.
What will you learn?
The full course starts with asbestos awareness (see above). We then discuss the regulations around unlicensed asbestos removal. Control measures, emergency procedures, safe disposal and PPE & RPE will be explained.
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Course Duration: 2 hours
Price: $125.00 +GST per person - Online & in person company bookings.
Who is it for?
Those who need to use Personal Protective Equipment and Respiratory Protective Equipment for a project plus want to ensure they decontaminate correctly.
What will you learn?
The course will give you a brief overview of asbestos & the health risks so you understand why you need to take certain control measures when working around it. We will explain what the different types of RPE are and which ones you will be needing to use for your project. Your teacher will also make sure you understand the key points for looking after your RPE.
We will learn about the PPE required for work involving asbestos. This will include how to fully decontaminate and dispose of your PPE after use.
This course is not a replacement for Asbestos Awareness training. The content is very specific to the use of PPE, which is the last line of defence to individuals when it comes to asbestos.
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Has it been a while since your last training session? Have you had incidents or near misses with asbestos and want to refresh everyone’s knowledge?
Refresher training is designed to keep everyone thinking about asbestos. It is easy to forget about the risk asbestos poses to yourself and those around you because the harm is not immediate.
Our training team will create a session tailored to your team. We can take examples directly from situations you have come across so everyone can learn from the experience.
Removal Courses
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Course Duration: 1 day
Price: $562.12* +GST per person - Company bookings are available.
*See combined Class A & B course for a combo deal
Who is it for?
Those working for a licensed asbestos removal contractor who holds a Class B asbestos removal licence. You will achieve NZQA unit standard 29765. This course is also useful for those who want to carry out unlicensed asbestos removal (10m2 or less of non-friable asbestos containing materials).
What will you learn?
You will be given an introduction to asbestos, including its properties, what materials look like, where they can be found and associated health risks. Then you will learn the removal process starting with the planning of projects, right through to decontamination of yourself, the work area and any equipment. We will also cover waste and decontamination procedures.
We have developed this course to suit people who are hands on, practical workers. We offer a specially constructed practical space to mirror real life scenarios you may come across.
PLEASE NOTE: This course allows you to remove non-friable for a Class B license holder. You will not hold the license yourself. For information on applying for an asbestos removal licence, please see the Worksafe NZ website.
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Course Duration: 1 day
Price: $682.41* +GST per person - Company bookings are available.
*See combined Class A & B course for a combo deal.
Who is it for?
Those working for a licensed asbestos removal contractor who holds a Class A asbestos removal licence. You will achieve NZQA unit standard 29766.
What will you learn?
You will be given an introduction to asbestos, including its properties, what materials look like, where they can be found and associated health risks. Then you will learn the removal process starting with the planning of projects, right through to decontamination of yourself, the work area and any equipment. We will also cover waste and decontamination procedures.
The risk associated with Class A removal is higher than Class B - candidates will have the additional control measures thoroughly explained to them to ensure they keep themselves safe and do not put those around them at risk.
We have developed this course to suit people who are hands on, practical workers. We offer a specially constructed practical space to mirror real life scenarios you may come across.
PLEASE NOTE: This course allows you to remove friable for a Class A license holder. You will not hold the license yourself. For information on applying for an asbestos removal licence, please see the Worksafe NZ website.
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Course Duration: 2 days
Price: $999.00 +GST per person - Company bookings are available.
Who is it for?
Those working for a licensed asbestos removal contractor who holds a Class A and/or B asbestos removal licence. You will achieve NZQA unit standards 29765 & 29766.
What will you learn?
You will be given an introduction to asbestos, including its properties, what materials look like, where they can be found and associated health risks. Then you will learn the removal process starting with the planning of projects, right through to decontamination of yourself, the work area and any equipment. We will also cover waste and decontamination procedures.
The risk associated with Class A removal is higher than Class B - candidates will have the additional control measures thoroughly explained to them to ensure they keep themselves safe and do not put those around them at risk.
We have developed this course to suit people who are hands on, practical workers. We offer a specially constructed practical space to mirror real life scenarios you may come across.
PLEASE NOTE: This course allows you to remove non friable and friable asbestos for a Class A and/or Class B license holder. You will not hold the license yourself. For information on applying for an asbestos removal licence, please see the Worksafe NZ website.
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Course Duration: 4 hours
Price: $275.00 +GST per person - Online & in person company bookings.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to remove 10m2 or less of non-friable asbestos containing materials. Maintenance staff, Electricians, Plumbers, Gas Fitters, Decorators, Joiners, Plasterers.
What will you learn?
The full course starts with asbestos awareness (see above). We then discuss the regulations around unlicensed asbestos removal. Control measures, emergency procedures, safe disposal and PPE & RPE will be explained.
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Course Duration: 1 day
Price: $695 +GST per person - Company bookings are available.
Who is it for?
Those wanting to supervise the removal of Class A and/or Class B asbestos containing materials working for a licensed asbestos removal contractor. You will achieve NZQA unit standard 29767.
What will you learn?
You will learn about planning removal projects, supervising asbestos removal operatives and how to be a positive leader while managing team performance. This course is a step up from what you will currently be doing as an operative.
We have developed this course to suit people who are hands on, practical workers. We offer a specially constructed practical space to mirror real life scenarios you may come across.
PLEASE NOTE: This course allows you to supervise the removal of non-friable & friable asbestos containing materials for a Class B and/or Class A license holder. You will not hold the license yourself. For information on applying for an asbestos removal licence, please see the Worksafe NZ website.
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In Development - contact us to register your interest
Who is it for?
Those wanting to apply for their Independent Asbestos Assessor Licence from Worksafe NZ. This will allow you to carry out air monitoring during Class A asbestos removals and issue clearance certificates following the four stage clearance. You will achieve NZQA unit standard 29768 (Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal). You will also be able to issue clearance certificates following Class B asbestos removals also.
What will you learn?
This is a diverse course as what the regulations say you can do with this qualification covers a lot of activities and responsibilities.
You will learn about static and personal air monitoring, four stage clearance inspections, visual inspections, bulk sampling and surveying. We will discuss what air testing results mean, what bulk sampling results mean and how to communicate these results to the asbestos removal contractor and other key stakeholders. We will cover PPE, RPE, decontamination, emergency and transiting procedures. There will also be an Asbestos Removal Control Plan and associated paperwork to be reviewed.
You may also want to complete this training if you are wanting to become an Asbestos Surveyor.
PLEASE NOTE: This course allows you to apply to Worksafe NZ to get an Independent Asbestos Assessor license. You will not be issued with the licence by us. For information on applying for an asbestos assessor licence, please see the Worksafe NZ website.
NZQA-Approved
We are very pleased to be working as an NZQA-Approved Subcontractor with BeSafe Training Ltd. This partnership has allowed us to offer NZQA unit standard training and for BeSafe to expand its extensive course catalogue. To find out what other courses BeSafe offer, take a look at their website. We use BeSafe for our health and safety training, and while we might seem biased, we really enjoy their industry expert-led training sessions!
The NZQA courses are delivered by SQN Consulting Ltd, who are an NZQA-approved subcontractor to Besafe Training Ltd. Besafe Training Ltd is a category 1 Private Training Establishment and is responsible for reporting the NZQA credits to the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
Why Asbestos Removal Courses Matter
Asbestos-containing materials remain present in a huge number of New Zealand’s commercial buildings, schools, and government facilities constructed before the year 2000. Proper training is essential and serves as a critical line of defence for your workforce:
Legal Compliance
Under the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, PCBUs (Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking) have a legal duty to ensure that any worker who may encounter asbestos has received appropriate training.
Without proper asbestos removal course certification, organisations risk enforcement action from WorkSafe NZ, project shutdowns, and significant financial penalties.
Workforce Safety
An accredited asbestos awareness training course equips teams with the knowledge to identify asbestos-containing materials, understand exposure risks, and follow safe work procedures.
For construction crews, maintenance staff, and facility managers working in ageing buildings, this training directly reduces the likelihood of harmful fibre exposure.
Protecting Your Projects
Untrained personnel on site can lead to costly project delays, contamination incidents, and reputational damage, particularly on high-profile education or government contracts.
Completing an asbestos removal course before work begins keeps your project on track and your organisation’s record clean.
Book Your Course with SQN Today
SQN delivers flexible, NZQA-aligned courses tailored to commercial and industrial requirements. Our trainers bring real-world experience from countless projects, ensuring the training you receive is practical, relevant, and immediately applicable.
Get in touch with our training team to discuss in-person or online asbestos awareness training courses, or explore our other services, including asbestos air sampling and asbestos testing in Auckland.
Don’t just take our word for it…
“Great learning experience. Made me feel welcome and enjoy every last second of it. Me personally, I found school a bit tricky due to my ADHD but these lessons were simple to pick up on as long as I was listening. Would 100% recommend this course to anyone looking to join the field of Asbestos.”
Andrew Bell
Class A & B removal trainee
“Delivered in an engaging and informative style, I was pleased with the positive comments received from the team.
The added industry-specific nuance helped to make it more real.
It was clear they valued this training and learnt a lot from it.”
Adam Parkinson
Building Control Solutions
“Great content and great tutor, thanks.”
“Entire course was interesting and delivered in a very engaging way.”
“Great course and was great I could ask questions relevant to my role and get answers.”
Nicki, Richard & Jeff
Online Asbestos Awareness Trainees, Waikato Regional Council
Frequently asked questions
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Any worker who could encounter asbestos-containing materials during their role requires training. This includes construction and demolition workers, maintenance staff, building managers, and contractors (tradies, electricians, plumbers, builders) working on older commercial buildings. Education sector facility teams and government property managers also fall within scope.
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An asbestos awareness course is designed for workers who may encounter asbestos but will not physically remove it. This covers identification, risks, and safe work procedures.
An asbestos removal course provides the additional practical and regulatory training required for workers who will handle, encapsulate, or remove asbestos-containing materials. Your organisation may need both, depending on the scope of work your teams undertake.
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Course duration depends on the level of training. A standard online asbestos awareness training module can typically be completed within a few hours, while in-person asbestos removal courses may run from one to several days.
SQN offers flexible scheduling to minimise disruption to your operations; talk to our team to discuss timing that works for your organisation!