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)

 

Contractor/Supervisor - Refresher  (8 hr) $165

The AHERA Contractor/Supervisor Refresher course meets all EPA, CA OSHA, and AHERA requirements
and is essential for annual re-certification.

Our Live Instructor-led Course will cover the following:

-Review of material presented in the initial 5-day course
-Update of regulations and current issues in the abatement industry
-Personal protection and state of the art practices
Aug 30, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Sept 27, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Oct 18, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)

Worker - Refresher  (8 hr) $135

The Asbestos Worker 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:

-Review of asbestos abatement regulations
-Examples of jobsite situations and solutions to problems
-Personal protection and state of the art practices
Aug 29, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Sept 26, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Oct 17, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
 

Management Planner - Refresher  (4 hr) $105

The AHERA Management Planner 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:

-Regulatory and industry updates
-New developments and state of the art technology
-New planning techniques and operations & maintenance techniques
-Updates on EPA guidance documents
Aug 31, 2023, 12pm-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Sept 28, 2023, 12pm-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Oct 19, 2023, 12pm-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
 

Project Design - Refresher  (8 hr) $210

The Project Designer Refresher course satisfies and meets all EPA, AHERA, and
CAL OSHA requirements and is essential for annual re-certification.


This re-certification will review the following:
-The writing of specifications for asbestos response actions in public, commercial and industrial buildings
-Specifications for response action work in schools
-Alternative control methods for Class I Work.                                            
                                       

The Project Designer Refresher curriculum covers all aspects of asbestos removal work and includes a focus on:
-Budgeting/Cost Estimation
-Writing Abatement Specifications
-Preparing Abatement Drawings
-Contract Delivery Options
-Future Design Considerations (Alternative Control Methods)
 
 Sept 1, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Sept 29, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)
Oct 20, 2023, 8am-4pm, Anaheim CA (Register Here)