Asbestos Certification Courses
ANAHEIM, CA
The Academy of Textiles is excited to partner with The Asbestos Institute, the leader in asbestos training and certification for abatement contractors and consultants. These courses are accredited by AHERA, EPA and are recognized by various States across the US.
Whether you’re a Supervisor, Building Inspector, Asbestos Abatement Worker, or Management Planner, these training courses are for you. The trusted and experienced instructors make sure class participants receive the high quality initial and refresher training needed.

Building Inspector - Initial (24hr) $525
The AHERA Building Inspector Initial course meets all EPA AHERA and CA OSHA requirements.
It is taught in conjunction with, and is a prerequisite for the Management Planner Course.
The Building Inspector Initial course is required for anyone who inspects for asbestos
in any school, public, commercial or industrial building.
The Building Inspector Initial Course covers topics such as:
-Health effects and medical surveillance requirements
-Technical information necessary to identify asbestos containing building materials
-How to effectively write an inspection report
-Instruction in sampling systems
-Personal protection equipment (PPE)
-Legal issues and government regulations
Aug 14-16 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Contractor/Supervisor - Initial (40 hr) $815
The AHERA Contractor/Supervisor Initial course meets all EPA AHERA and CA OSHA requirements.
This certification is for any person who will be supervising individuals permitted to enter a regulated
asbestos abatement work area.
This certification also satisfies the OSHA competent person requirement for an asbestos project.
The Contractor/Supervisor Initial course covers topics such as:
-History, uses, and health effects of asbestos
-Regulations, both state and federal
-Safety considerations and respiratory protection program
-16 Hours of hands on training including assembly of a negative air enclosure
-Glove bag procedures for removal
-Proper work practices and procedures
-Record keeping
July 24-28, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Oct 9-13, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Building Inspector - Refresher (4hr) $105
The AHERA Building Inspector Refresher course meets all EPA AHERA and CA OSHA requirements
and is essential for annual re-certification.
Our Live Instructor-led Course will cover the following:
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-Regulatory and industry updates
-New developments and state of the art technology
-Review of sampling techniques and building material identification
Aug 31, 2023, 8am-12pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Sept 28, 2023, 8am-12pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Oct 19, 2023, 8am-12pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)