Level 3 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Supervising Licensed Asbestos Removal – Construction
The Level 3 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Supervising Licensed Asbestos Removal is a nationally recognised qualificationfor professionals overseeing asbestos removal works.
Delivered by Alternative Training, this qualification enables learners to demonstrate practical competence, technical knowledge, and supervisory skills in managing licensed asbestos removal projects safely and efficiently. Successful completion allows candidates to apply for the Gold CSCS Card, recognising them as qualified supervisors in asbestos removal.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Construction professionals supervising licensed asbestos removal teams
Site managers and team leaders responsible for asbestos works
Individuals seeking the Gold CSCS Card
Learners aiming to formalise advanced competence in asbestos supervision
The course is suitable for learners with existing experience in asbestos removal or site management.
What You Will Learn
Learners must complete seven mandatory units and select two optional units, demonstrating competence through practical assessment and portfolio evidence:
Mandatory Units – Complete ALL:
Confirming work activities and resources for an occupational work area
Developing and maintaining professional working relationships
Confirming the occupational method of work
Implementing and maintaining health, safety, and welfare in the workplace
Coordinating and organising work operations
Installing and removing licensed asbestos enclosure or containment areas
Removing licensed asbestos safely
Optional Units – Complete TWO:
Monitoring progress of work against schedules
Confirming work meets contractual, industry, and manufacturers’ standards
Repairing or encapsulating asbestos-containing materials
Learners must demonstrate practical competence and supervisory skills in real working conditions to achieve the qualification.
Course Delivery & Assessment
Course format: Workplace-based assessment and portfolio development
Assessment: Practical assessment, professional discussion, and portfolio review
Duration: Dependent on candidate experience and workplace opportunities
Certification: Level 3 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Supervising Licensed Asbestos Removal
Candidates must meet all assessment criteria to achieve certification.
Why Choose Alternative Training?
At Alternative Training, we deliver high-quality, industry-focused construction qualifications across Scotland.
Our asbestos supervision courses are designed to:
Validate advanced practical skills and knowledge
Support career progression and employability
Meet industry standards for licensed asbestos removal supervision
Enable applications for the Gold CSCS Card
Progression & Next Steps
On successful completion of this qualification, learners can:
Apply for the Gold CSCS Card, recognising advanced competence in supervising licensed asbestos removal
Progress to senior supervisory or management roles within construction
Demonstrate professional expertise recognised across the UK construction industry
Lead licensed asbestos removal projects safely and efficiently
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