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We offer asbestos courses on a regular basis. Review our 2026 schedule.

All initial asbestos courses have a hands on training portions. Learn about our Hands-On Training Amenities.

Detail Listing of Courses:

Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

Register for the Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Course

Need a refresher? Register for the Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher (One Day)

This five-day (40-hour) course is designed for asbestos abatement and control personnel at the supervisory or management level.

This course is accredited/approved by the State of Alabama and incorporates the EPA Model Curriculum materials, which includes a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an examination. It is intended for supervisors, consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, regulators, building owners and managers. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be presented with a certificate of training.

*Participants must be at least 19 years old.*

To successfully complete this course one must:

  1. Attend at least 95% of the training course.
  2. Receive a passing score of 70% or greater on the course examination (closed-book). One retest is available if a score of 69% or lower is received on the course exam.

Asbestos Supervisor Course Topics

Asbestos Inspector

Register for the Asbestos Inspector Course

Need a refresher? Register for the Asbestos Inspector Refresher (Half Day)

This 3-day course is designed to train individuals to discover, sample, assess, and document asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM) in buildings. Techniques which focus on compliance with U.S. EPA regulations are emphasized. A hands-on inspection at the end of the course provides hands-on experience.

This course is accredited/approved by the State of Alabama and based on the EPA Model Curriculum. This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an examination. It is intended for inspectors, consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, regulators, building owners and managers. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be presented with a certificate of training.

*Participants must be at least 19 years old and must possess a high school diploma or GED.*

 

To successfully complete this course one must:
1. Attend at least 95% of the training course.
2. Receive a passing score of 70% or greater on the course examination (closed-book). One retest is available if a
score of 69% or lower is received on the course exam.

Asbestos Inspector Course Topics

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Asbestos Management Planner

Register for the Asbestos Management Planner Course

Need a refresher? Register for the Asbestos Management Planner Refresher (Half Day).

All persons who prepare asbestos management plans for schools must be accredited. This 2-day Management Planner course teaches participants to evaluate and interpret asbestos inspection results and develop a management plan. Methods for assessing asbestos containing material (ACM) risks and selecting appropriate response actions are presented. A model format for developing an Asbestos Management Plan is introduced and discussed.

Title II, Section 206, of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) does not require accreditation for persons performing the management planner role in public and commercial buildings. However, such persons may find this training and accreditation helpful in preparing them to design or administer asbestos operations and maintenance programs for public and commercial buildings.

This course is accredited/approved by the State of Alabama and incorporates the EPA Model Curriculum materials. This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and an examination. It is intended for consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, regulators, building owners and managers. This 16- hour course does have an examination requirement. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be presented with a certificate of training.

To successfully complete this course one must:
1. Attend at least 95% of the training course.
2. Receive a passing score of 70% or greater on the course examination (closed-book). One retest is available if a
score of 69% or lower is received on the course exam.

Asbestos Management Planner Course Topics

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Managing Asbestos in Schools & Buildings

Register for the Course

Asbestos is present in many buildings in one form or another. It poses serious health and legal liabilities for the owners and managers of buildings and facilities. This course will answer important questions about asbestos, how to manage asbestos containing building materials (ACBM), and how to interpret and maintain the asbestos management plan at your school/building. This course meets the special requirement of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulations related to training of School Asbestos Coordinators (designated persons).

Asbestos Operations & Maintenance

Register for the O&M Course

Need a Refresher? Register for the O&M Refresher (Half Day).

The two-day Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (O&M) training course provides instruction on the identification, awareness, handling, and safe maintenance of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in buildings. Practical instruction on asbestos safety procedures, exposure prevention, cleanup methods, and worker protection is included. It is intended for maintenance, custodial, and construction personnel who may work around or disturb ACM during routine job activities.

Cost $400

 Asbestos Refresher Courses

These courses are based on the model curriculum and are accredited/approved by Alabama. The courses will address recent changes in regulations and abatement techniques. Topics will include a recap of all initial topics, in addition to any new liability issues, federal and state regulations, contract specifications, or other pertinent asbestos-related matters.

Note: The initial and update courses described above have been granted approval by U.S.E.P.A. under Section 206 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2646.

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Contact Us

For detailed information about course content:
Kalyn Tew, Director of Training
1-877-50 TRAIN (1-877-508-7246) OR 205-348-7769
kjtew@ua.edu 

For Alabama accreditation information:
Claude Santiago
205-348-9761
casantiago1@ua.edu

Program Registration

Cancellation Policy Effective June 1, 2023

A cancellation charge of 100% of the registration fee will be assessed on cancellations occurring within seven (7) days of the start of this session. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine class sections, to limit registration or to change instructors. To cancel your registration, contact the Registration Services department at 205-348-3000 or registration_services@ua.edu. A copy of the OTIDE Cancellation Policy can be found online.

Three Convenient Ways to Register:

Telephone:
Registration Services:
205-348-3000 or 205-348-8588

Online:
Environmental Courses Registration

Mail:
Registration Services
OTIDE
The University of Alabama
Box 870388
Tuscaloosa, Al 35487-0388

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