# Asbestos and lead: buyer foundations

Recognise the questions that need professional assessment before you commission asbestos or lead work.

- Level: Foundations
- Length: 48 minutes
- Exam questions: 8, pass mark 80%, up to 3 attempts
- Certificate: valid for 12 months

## What you will learn

- Respond to suspected asbestos without disturbing it.
- Distinguish a lead inspection from a risk assessment.
- Prepare a factual brief for a qualified professional.

## Lessons

1. [Suspected asbestos: pause before disturbing it](https://abatement.fyi/academy/asbestos-and-lead-buyer-foundations/suspected-asbestos.md) (12 minutes)
2. [Lead paint: choose the right assessment](https://abatement.fyi/academy/asbestos-and-lead-buyer-foundations/lead-inspection-or-risk-assessment.md) (12 minutes)
3. [Prepare a brief before requesting prices](https://abatement.fyi/academy/asbestos-and-lead-buyer-foundations/prepare-the-project-brief.md) (12 minutes)

## Questions

### Does this qualify me to perform abatement or sign clearance?

No. It is a certificate of completion from abatement.fyi. It does not replace professional training, certification, accreditation or licensing requirements.

### Do the same rules apply everywhere?

No. These lessons use United States EPA guidance. Check the relevant local authority for your property, service and jurisdiction.

Also on the [web page](https://abatement.fyi/academy/asbestos-and-lead-buyer-foundations).