Description
About the NVQ
Licensed asbestos removal is tightly regulated, safety-critical work — installing and removing enclosure or containment areas, then stripping and removing licensed asbestos materials safely and compliantly. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Removal of Hazardous Waste (Licensed Asbestos) gives experienced operatives a nationally recognised way to have that competence formally assessed.
If you’re already doing this work, it turns your day-to-day site experience into formal, recognised proof of your competence.
Qualification Details
- Awarding Body: ProQual
- Qualification Title: ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Removal of Hazardous Waste (Construction) – Licensed Asbestos
- Qualification Number: 603/2268/8
- Level: 2
Who Is This NVQ For?
This Level 2 NVQ is built for people already working in licensed asbestos removal, who want that experience formally recognised.
It’s particularly well suited to:
- Operatives installing and removing enclosure or containment areas for licensed asbestos work
- Operatives stripping and removing licensed asbestos materials
- Contractors bidding for contracts that require certified, competent asbestos removal operatives
We deliver this NVQ nationwide, on your own site, working around your existing job and workload so you don’t need to travel or take time off to complete it.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this construction NVQ.
All candidates complete an initial skills assessment to identify any knowledge gaps and plan the right assessment route for their role and experience.
Qualification Structure
To achieve the ProQual Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Removal of Hazardous Waste – Licensed Asbestos, candidates must complete:
Mandatory Units
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
- Installing and Removing Enclosure or Containment Areas for the Removal of Licensed Asbestos Materials in the Workplace
- Stripping and Removing Licensed Asbestos Materials in the Workplace
How You’re Assessed
This is a workplace-based NVQ, meaning your everyday work activities provide the evidence required to demonstrate competence.
Assessment methods may include:
- Assessor observations
- Professional discussions
- Witness testimonies
- Work products and site records
- Assignments and reports
- Oral and written questioning
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Our assessors work around your existing responsibilities, making the process flexible and straightforward while minimising disruption to your workload.
Certification
Upon successful completion, candidates will receive:
- A ProQual certificate for Level 2 in Removal of Hazardous Waste (Construction) – Licensed Asbestos
CITB Grant Funding
CITB-registered employers may be eligible to claim a £600 Short Qualification Grant upon successful completion of this NVQ.
We handle the grant application on your behalf, start to finish, so there’s no extra admin for you or your team. If you’re not sure whether your business qualifies, our team can check your eligibility for you — just ask.
What CSCS Card Can I Get With This NVQ?
Once you have:
- Completed this Level 2 qualification, and
- Passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test (within the last two years)
…you can apply for the Skilled Worker (Blue) AMI Skills Card — widely recognised across the construction industry as proof of your competence as a qualified operative.

Next Steps
Already working in licensed asbestos removal and want formal recognition for it? Get in touch and we’ll confirm this is the right route for your role, and talk through the evidence your day-to-day work is already generating.


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