NOCN Level 5 • D417®
Go beyond having an asbestos management plan.
Make sure it works.
Develop an in-depth understanding of managing asbestos in non-domestic premises — and how to apply that knowledge in real organisational situations.
Classroom-based • NOCN Level 5 • 7–11 December • Manchester
For Duty Holders, Appointed Persons & asbestos management professionals
Black Friday D417® offer
the course fee for your second delegate
Book two places. Save £246.25 + VAT.
That’s a saving of £295.50 including VAT.
Develop your organisation’s approach to asbestos management together.
Simply add two places to your basket and the Black Friday discount will be applied automatically. No coupon code is required.
Offer ends Friday 27 November 2026.
25% discount applies to the £985 course fee for the second delegate only. NOCN examination/registration fees remain payable in full. Both places must be booked together for the 7–11 December 2026 D417® course. Offer ends 27 November 2026.
Why D417®?
Having an asbestos register is only the beginning.
A contractor arrives to carry out work that could disturb the fabric of your building.
The information is there. But are the decisions, responsibilities and next steps clear?
Effective asbestos management depends on people applying legislation, information, procedures and judgement in practice. D417® develops that deeper understanding, helping you examine how your organisation’s arrangements work beyond the document itself.
- Who checks whether the asbestos information is sufficient?
- Who makes sure the right information reaches the people carrying out the work?
- Who decides what happens if information is incomplete?
- If an asbestos incident occurs, who investigates what went wrong?
- Who reviews whether the Asbestos Management Plan is actually working?
Who should attend?
For the people turning asbestos information into action.
If your role involves managing asbestos, setting the arrangements or reviewing how they work, D417® could be relevant to you.
Duty Holders
Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Appointed Persons
Responsible for asbestos management.
Facilities Managers
Involved in managing asbestos in non-domestic premises.
Estates & Property Managers
Responsible for asbestos management across buildings and premises.
Health & Safety Professionals
With asbestos management responsibilities.
Compliance Managers
Involved in reviewing asbestos management arrangements.
Asbestos Management Consultants
Providing asbestos management services.
Management Plan Authors & Auditors
Writing, reviewing or auditing Asbestos Management Plans.
D417® is aimed at professionals already involved in asbestos management. It develops existing knowledge and experience; it is not an introductory asbestos-awareness course.
What will you learn?
A complete view of asbestos management.
Fourteen modules, organised into five connected groups. From the legislative framework to reviewing your plan and responding to incidents.
Legislation & asbestos-containing materials
- Legislation and guidance
- Asbestos-containing materials
Contractors & licensing
- Asbestos licensing
- Selection and management of asbestos contractors
Duties & responsibilities
- Managing asbestos within non-domestic premises
- Duties and responsibilities
- Training
Assessing & managing risk
- Assessment for the presence of asbestos
- Managing and assessing asbestos risks
- The asbestos register
Management plans & incidents
- The Asbestos Management Plan
- Action plans
- Reviewing the plan
- Asbestos incidents
Practical application
Knowledge you can apply back in the workplace.
Understanding legislation matters. So does being able to use it when information is incomplete, responsibilities overlap or a plan needs reviewing.
D417® focuses on applying asbestos management principles to the arrangements, decisions and situations professionals encounter in practice.
- Developing and reviewing asbestos management arrangements
- Auditing Asbestos Management Plans
- Interpreting asbestos information
- Selecting and managing contractors
- Assessing asbestos-related risk
- Investigating asbestos incidents
- Determining appropriate actions
- Reviewing whether management arrangements remain effective
The qualification develops your understanding. Completing D417® alone does not establish legal competence or guarantee organisational compliance.
Candidate feedback
What do previous D417® candidates say?
rated the course content positively
were Very Satisfied with the trainer’s knowledge
rated the course as relevant to their work
of respondents who answered the recommendation question said they would recommend the course
Based on 11 D417® candidate feedback forms covering courses between August 2024 and July 2026. Recommendation results include only respondents who answered that question.
Build on your experience
Already experienced in asbestos management?
Already working in asbestos management? D417® isn’t about starting again. It provides an opportunity to examine established approaches, discuss different scenarios and consider how asbestos management principles are applied in practice.
Previous candidates have included professionals with significant industry experience. One candidate with around 20 years’ experience on both the contractor and client side initially questioned how much additional value the course would offer. Afterwards, they described an engaging course that broadened their thinking about different scenarios.
“It was really useful looking at different ways of applying a lot of the knowledge I already had”
Published anonymously.
Course format
Four days to learn. A fifth to demonstrate your understanding.
Classroom-based learning brings the 14 modules together through instructional presentations and quizzes to test understanding.
Days 1–4 · 7–10 December
Teaching and practical learning
Work through the five groups, explore asbestos management principles and check your understanding as you progress.
Day 5 · 11 December
Final assessment
Two open-book exam papers covering the course content, delivered as an online written examination.
Assessment: 70% overall pass mark, with minimum component requirements. The FAQ explains that direction may be given to relevant HSE guidance to assist with answers, reflecting how information is researched in practice.
Course resources include HSE guidance and other applicable reading material. Read the full D417® FAQs.
Your qualification
A Level 5 Award in asbestos management.
NOCN Level 5 Award in Asbestos Management for the Duty Holder/Appointed Person (D417®)
On successful completion, you receive the NOCN qualification. NOCN is the awarding organisation; Asbestos Compliance Training delivers the course.
- Qualification number
- 610/3930/5
- Level
- 5
- Guided Learning Hours
- 29
- Total Qualification Time
- 40 hours
Entry & prior knowledge
Bring a foundation in asbestos management.
Learners are ideally expected to already hold one of the following, or bring equivalent asbestos management competency or experience:
- D413®
Asbestos Management, Practicalities & Awareness - BOHS P405
- Equivalent asbestos management competency/experience
This course is aimed at professionals currently involved in asbestos management within their organisation. If you are unsure whether your background is suitable, contact the training team before booking.
The next D417® course
Manchester.
7–11 December 2026.
Village Hotel Manchester AshtonPamir Drive
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL7 0LY
Five days focused on the way asbestos is managed in non-domestic premises.
Choose your quantity on the course booking page, then continue to your basket and checkout.
Your place on D417®
£1,235 + VAT
Per delegate · £1,482 including VAT
- Course fee
- £985
- NOCN/examination fee
- £250
Fee breakdown excludes VAT.
Black Friday · two places
Normally £2,470 + VAT
£2,223.75 + VAT£2,668.50 including VAT
Save £246.25 + VAT on the second delegate’s course fee. Ends 27 November 2026.
Add two places to your basket. The discount is applied automatically — no coupon required.
Your questions, answered
Before you book.
Who is D417® for?
D417® is for Duty Holders, Appointed Persons, providers of those services and professionals responsible for writing, developing, reviewing or auditing Asbestos Management Plans. It is aimed at people already involved in asbestos management in non-domestic premises.
What type of course is D417®?
It is a classroom-based course leading to the NOCN Level 5 Award in Asbestos Management for the Duty Holder/Appointed Person (D417®). It develops an in-depth understanding of asbestos management and its practical application.
What does the course cover?
The 14 modules are organised into five groups: legislation and asbestos-containing materials; contractors and licensing; duties and responsibilities; assessing and managing risk; and management plans and incidents. Explore the five groups.
How long does D417® take?
The course involves four days of teaching, with a fifth day for the final assessment. The qualification has 29 Guided Learning Hours and a Total Qualification Time of 40 hours.
How is D417® assessed?
The assessment consists of two open-book exam papers covering the course content, delivered as an online written examination.
What prior knowledge or qualifications should I have?
Learners are ideally expected to hold D413® Asbestos Management, Practicalities & Awareness, BOHS P405, or equivalent asbestos management competency/experience. The course is aimed at professionals currently involved in asbestos management.
How much does D417® cost?
The total is £1,235 + VAT per delegate (£1,482 including VAT). This comprises a £985 course fee and a £250 NOCN/examination fee, both excluding VAT.
Where is the December course being held?
The 7–11 December 2026 course takes place at Village Hotel Manchester Ashton, Pamir Drive, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0LY.
How does the Black Friday offer work?
The Black Friday offer is currently available until Friday 27 November 2026. Book two D417® places together for the 7–11 December 2026 course and receive 25% off the £985 course fee for the second delegate. You save £246.25 + VAT (£295.50 including VAT). NOCN examination/registration fees remain payable in full. Simply add two places to your basket and the discount will be applied automatically. No coupon code is required. The normal total for two places is £2,470 + VAT; the Black Friday total is £2,223.75 + VAT (£2,668.50 including VAT).
Need help deciding? Contact the training team or read the full D417® FAQs.
Take the next step
Ready to strengthen your approach to asbestos management?
Join us in Manchester this December for the NOCN Level 5 Award in Asbestos Management for the Duty Holder/Appointed Person (D417®).
7–11 December 2026
Village Hotel Manchester Ashton
Booking two? Save £246.25 + VAT until 27 November.