Certification Courses
Certification Courses
DC, MD and VA trade certification and recertification courses.
Certifications are recognized as a journeyman level skill that offers mid-entry career opportunities. Atmos is committed to providing quality and precise training in guidance with the requirements set by the federal, state and local agencies. Our approved courses cover many topics ranging from health effects, personal protective equipment (PPE), regulations and many more. Our goal is to educate individuals on industry best practices, ways to keep themselves and others safe, and limiting workplace accidents while providing an opportunity for career advancement.
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Certifications
Asbestos Abatement – Worker(English/Spanish)
This 32-hour training course is required for workers involved in the abatement of asbestos-containing building materials. It includes extensive use of practical scenarios and hands-on exercises.
- Background information on asbestos
- Health hazards
- Isolation of contaminated areas
- Asbestos abatement techniques
- Work site safety
- Personal protective equipment
Asbestos Abatement – Supervisor
This 40-hour initial training course is designed for on-site supervisors of asbestos abatement operations.The course includes background information presented in the Asbestos Abatement Worker Course plus the following topics:
- Understanding work specifications
- Effective site supervision
- Insurance and liability issues
- Record keeping requirements
Asbestos Abatement – Inspector
This 24-hour course emphasizes the proper methods to identify, sample and document the presence of asbestos-containing building materials
- Background asbestos information
- Public relations
- Inspection procedures
- Bulk sampling strategies
- Physical assessment techniques
- Record keeping and report writing
Asbestos Abatement – Operations and Maintenance
This 16-hour course is designed for building service and maintenance personnel who are likely to come into contact with asbestos-containing materials during routine maintenance activities.
- Background information on asbestos
- Safe work practices and health hazards
- Personal protective equipment
- Asbestos control techniques
- Small scale cleanup and removal
Asbestos Awareness (English/Spanish)
This 2-hour course is designed for building personnel who are likely to work in the vicinity of asbestos-containing materials during routine maintenance activities. This course is informational only and does not allow for any disturbance of the asbestos-containing materials.
- Background information on asbestos
- Safe work practices and health hazards