Do I need a licence to remove asbestos in NSW?

It depends on the type and amount. Up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos in total can be removed without a licence. More than 10 m² of non-friable asbestos needs a Class B licence, and any amount of friable asbestos needs a Class A licence.

What training does a Class B licence need?

SafeWork NSW lists the two-day non-friable asbestos removal course and the one-day supervise asbestos removal course, from a registered training organisation. You also need to be 18 or over and show experience: at least three Class B removal jobs under a supervisor over 12 months.

What if I am removing less than 10 m²?

SafeWork NSW still recommends a licensed removalist. If you do it yourself, before you start you must do asbestos awareness training and provide it to any workers.

How much does an asbestos removal course cost?

None of the providers listed on this site publish a price for this course, so ask when you enquire. Listed courses run two days.

Asbestos removal course NSW: 10 m² rule and Class B licence

When you need an asbestos removal licence in NSW, which asbestos removal course and experience a Class B licence takes, and the rules for 10 m² or less.

Updated 2026-10-16

When a licence is needed

SafeWork NSW sets the line by type and amount:

Up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos (in total) — can be removed without a licence, though SafeWork NSW recommends a licensed removalist. You must first do asbestos awareness training and provide it to any workers.
More than 10 m² of non-friable asbestos — needs a Class B licence. You might find it removing walls on buildings built or renovated before 1990.
Any friable asbestos — needs a Class A licence (which also covers non-friable).

Getting a Class B licence

Be 18 or over.
Train with an RTO: the two-day non-friable asbestos removal course and the one-day supervise asbestos removal course.
Get experience: at least three Class B removal jobs under a supervisor, spread over 12 months, no older than five years.
Nominate a supervisor who holds both units, has 12 months’ experience including three Class B jobs, and can be on site within 20 minutes.
Apply through Service NSW and complete facial verification at a service centre within 30 days.

The licence lasts five years; SafeWork NSW emails a reminder about 60 days before expiry.

The units

CPCCDE3028 Remove non-friable asbestos (it replaced CPCCDE3014) — the unit behind the courses listed here.
CPCCDE3029 Remove friable asbestos (it replaced CPCCDE3015) — for Class A work.

Cost and duration

Listed courses run two days, matching SafeWork NSW’s description. None of the providers listed here publish a price, so ask when you enquire.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a licence to remove asbestos in NSW?: It depends on the type and amount. Up to 10 m² of non-friable asbestos in total can be removed without a licence. More than 10 m² of non-friable asbestos needs a Class B licence, and any amount of friable asbestos needs a Class A licence.
What training does a Class B licence need?: SafeWork NSW lists the two-day non-friable asbestos removal course and the one-day supervise asbestos removal course, from a registered training organisation. You also need to be 18 or over and show experience: at least three Class B removal jobs under a supervisor over 12 months.
What if I am removing less than 10 m²?: SafeWork NSW still recommends a licensed removalist. If you do it yourself, before you start you must do asbestos awareness training and provide it to any workers.
How long does an asbestos removal licence last?: Five years. SafeWork NSW emails a reminder about 60 days before it expires.
How much does an asbestos removal course cost?: None of the providers listed on this site publish a price for this course, so ask when you enquire. Listed courses run two days.