California Asbestos Certification & Training

Get your California asbestos certification and training from The Asbestos Institute.

We offer asbestos certification and training for Supervisor, Building Inspectors, Asbestos Abatement Workers, Management Planners and more.

Both Initial and Refresher courses are offered. Initial courses (for first-time students) are only offered in a classroom, in order to satisfy regulatory requirements. Refresher courses can be offered either in person or online to accommodate each student’s schedule and needs.

ATTENTION: CAL OSHA Approved Training Providers are now authorized to conduct all AHERA refresher courses online. Take advantage of this now, this authorization will be in effect until the California Governor ends the state of emergency. See CAL/OSHA Online Training.

Initial Classroom Classes

Classroom courses allow students to learn face-to-face from a qualified instructor in a traditional classroom environment. Ask questions and receive personalized instruction in a distraction-free setting.

 

Refresher Classroom Classes

For students who have already taken an initial, you can choose a refresher class here. We also offer refreshers as Online Classes or Live Webinars.

ALL REFRESHER CLASSES REQUIRE A VALID PRIOR CERTIFICATION

 

How to Get Asbestos Certification in California

In order to get your asbestos certification in California, you will need to meet all prerequisites, take the training course(s), pass the final exam, and apply for the certification. Requirements include an application fee, a copy of the training course certificate, a picture of the candidate, and more.

Asbestos abatement certificates are usually offered for the following five disciplines:

• Worker: Carries out various asbestos abatement tasks under the management of a certified supervisor.
• Supervisor: Manages asbestos workers and guarantees the safe practice of abatement.
• Project Manager: Create project plans for asbestos abatement jobs.
• Inspector: Carries out inspections to determine the condition and presence and of asbestos materials.
• Management Planner: Creates plans and makes suggestions regarding asbestos removal.

According to State of California Department of Industrial Relations, “Certification is required for consultants and technicians conducting asbestos sampling or planning and overseeing asbestos removal projects of 100 square feet or more of surface area of asbestos-containing construction materials.”

After the prerequisites have been met, certification candidates need to take the relevant training course for their discipline. Courses are managed by accredited 3rd parties and usually last for 2-5 days depending on the discipline. At the end of the course, candidates take an exam and need to score a minimum of 70% to pass.

Candidates may apply for an asbestos abatement certification after completing a training course and passing the exam. Application requirements differ by state and discipline, but some requirements include:

• Application fee
• A copy of the training course certificate
• Picture of the candidate
• Information on Employment
• Education history
• Any enforcement actions were taken against the certification candidate
• Physical conducted by a physician in the last 12 months

Annual Renewal of Asbestos Certification

Abatement certificates expire each year. Asbestos specialists are required to take a yearly refresher course for their discipline and then apply for recertification to keep their certificate.

CAL OSHA Approved Training Providers are now authorized to conduct all AHERA refresher courses online.  Take advantage of this now, this authorization will be in effect until the California Governor ends the state of emergency.

CSST Certification California

Looking to become a certified asbestos consultant?  The Asbestos Institute has designed a course to ensure those taking the CAC (Certified Asbestos Consultant) course in California are fully prepared to pass the exam. The CAC / CSST certification is specific to the state of California and is required by any person who contracts to provide professional health and safety services relating to asbestos-containing construction material, which comprises 100 square feet or more of surface area.