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| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 |
| Read the Applicant guide. | Nominate at least one supervisor that meets the required experience. | Make sure you’ve got all your documents ready to apply. | Apply for your licence and pay the licence fee. |
Class A asbestos removal allows the removal of:
- friable asbestos (material that can be easily crumbled or turned to powder by hand when dry)
- asbestos contaminated dust that is associated with friable asbestos
- non-friable asbestos.
For Class A licences, a nominated supervisor must be on site at all times while work is being carried out. The nominated supervisor is responsible for overseeing asbestos work and must demonstrate competency in safe asbestos practices.
Before you apply
1. You'll need:
- To nominate at least one supervisor (you can nominate yourself or someone else) and provide the following details:
- Proof of identification such as a driver licence or passport
- Evidence of training (CPCCDE4008 and CPCCDE3015)
- Detailed evidence of six (6) jobs over three (3) years to demonstrate experience
- If the nominated person is already an approved nominated supervisor working under a Class A licence (in any state or territory), you don’t need to provide examples of experience. Approval may be granted based on their compliance history. If this applies, attach proof of their existing approval.
- Two (2) written references to verify the work experience - physically signed and dated.
- A completed supervisor nomination form
- A certified safety management system (SMS certified to AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 within 3 years by JAS-ANZ, Exemplar Global, or qualified auditor)
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
2. Complete application form
How to apply
Online
If you are not able to apply online in person and post options are available:
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services | Visit: Customer Service |
What happens next
Licence applications typically take 6-8 weeks to process. WorkSafe will:
- Assess your application and decide if an asbestos removal licence can be issued. We will contact you if we need more information to process your application. Please check your emails regularly, including your spam.
- Withdrawn or refused New Class A applications are eligible for a partial refund only.
- If granted, we will add your licence details to the WA Online Licence Search.
- Asbestos removal licences are valid for 5 years.
- You must notify WorkSafe at least 5 working days before you start any licensed asbestos removal work and comply with all the conditions specified on the licence.
- Your nominated supervisor must be present when you carry out Class A asbestos removal work.
Fees
Please refer to the asbestos licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
Body corporate applicants
Show more- Complete all parts of the application form related to body corporate applicants.
- When answering the probity questions note that you are answering for all directors of the body corporate and the body corporate itself.
- If you are operating under a business name, attach a copy of your extract of registration.
- Unless you have a sole director the declaration must be signed by two company directors or a director and the company secretary.
Applicant guide
Show moreFor more information, read the Applicant guide.
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