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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 B asbestos removal allows the removal of:
- Allows removal of more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos (bonded asbestos such as cement or rubber where fibres are fixed in a solid material.)
- Asbestos contaminated dust or debris associated with the removal of more than 10 m² of non-friable asbestos.
How to apply
Read the Applicant guide.
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
Ensure you meet the licence and supervisor requirements.
Step 2: Nominate a Supervisor
Asbestos licence holders can only engage one nominated supervisor at a time.
Every application must include a Nominated Supervisor (which can be you). Individual applicants may engage a different person as the nominated supervisor.
For Class B licences, a nominated supervisor must be readily available. The nominated supervisor is responsible for overseeing asbestos work and must demonstrate competency in safe asbestos practices.
The nominated supervisor must provide:
- Proof of identity such as a driver licence or passport
- Evidence of competency of the below units issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Equivalent units may also be accepted.
- CPCCDE4008 Supervise asbestos removal
- CPCCDE3015 Remove friable asbestos
- Recent asbestos experience relevant to the licence class being applied for
- Experience must be a minimum of six (6) substantial jobs within the past 3 years (detailed information in application form).
- 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.
- Experience must be a minimum of six (6) substantial jobs within the past 3 years (detailed information in application form).
- Two written references by two separate referees confirming the experience listed on the Statement of Experience.
- Referees should:
- Have direct knowledge of the work completed, be independent and credible and be able to verify project details and responsibilities provided in the nominated supervisor experience
- Referees need to:
- explain of the referee’s relationship and the capacity to independently verify and endorse the nominated supervisor’s experience
- the type of work completed by the nominated supervisor i.e. occupation, duties, roles, and responsibilities;
- the start and finish date of each project the referee is verifying;
- verify the address of each asbestos project listed on the Statement of Experience;
- Full name, email address, and telephone number of the referee.
- Sign and date the reference.
- Referees may be contacted by Licensing Services to verify your experience.
Step 3: Gather Supporting Documents
- A certified safety management system (SMS certified to AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 within 3 years by JAS-ANZ, Exemplar Global, or qualified auditor)
- If using a business trading name, provide a business extract issued by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).
Step 4: Complete the application form
Complete all sections of the application form. Provide as much detail as possible. For further assistance completing this application consult the Applicant guide or contact us.
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 identity such as a driver licence or passport
- Evidence of training (CPCCDE4008 and CPCCDE3014)
- Detailed evidence of six (6) jobs over three (3) years to demonstrate experience (detailed information in application form)
- 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.
- Withdrawn or refused New Class B 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.
- Class B work must be completed with a nominated supervisor readily available.
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.
- Licensing officers will check the Australian Business Register. Your application will be refused if the detail you provide does not match the registered business details.
- 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 further information, read our Applicant guide.
