ASG Registration Requirements

Registration to the Guild is open to individual asbestos surveyors, not companies.

Registration is based on a tiered system and is subject to the submission of supporting information, and its verification via independent audit.

There is no time limit or restriction on tier advancement although enrolled surveyors are expected to advance from each level within 12 months, 6 months for Introductory members. This expectation is in place to allow the registrant to demonstrate professional development and improvement but not to remain stagnant in their progression.

Advancing through levels is purely dependent on the surveyors ability to provide the required information for advancement, and of course, following audit and verification of the preceding levels.

NOTE: Please ensure that you read all of the level requirements BEFORE applying. FEES are none negotiable and are non-refundable once the process has started.

Don't panic if you are not able to provide any of the following for any of the levels. The Guild are here to help you develop your knowledge, skills and abilities, not to criticize, or chastise, it's about showing and proving competency and improvement of personal and professional abilities .

The Guild reserve the right alter, add, change or adjust enrolment and advancement requirements.

Guild registration framework

Registration Framework

The Guild operates on a tiered registration structure, each level reflecting increasing competence, experience, and professional responsibility.

For those who want to commit but need time to get things together

Bronze - Entry Level (Entry or progressed from Introductory)

Silver - status is awarded following demonstrated practical capability.

Gold - represents the highest level of individual recognition. It is awarded based on experience, verified submissions, and the maintenance of the level through annual submissions and evidence of continued professional development.

Surveyors are expected to progress through levels in a timely manner, typically within 12 months per tier.

Please note, ALL submissions will be verified.

Application requirements.

Enrolment into The Guild requires the submission of several documents and audits that show you have the required competence. Links are provided for more information.

These sections explain what is required to apply for membership in to The Guild.

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The Guild are here to help you. If you do not have any of the required documents, don't worry, well help you get them.

There are three registration levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.

We are also introducing a new apprenticeship scheme for those looking at coming into the industry, read more here

Introductory Level

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This level is for those wishing to enrol into The Guild but may not have all of the required entry criteria and submissions in place.

Introductory members are given six months from registering to supply the require information before advancing to Bronze Level.

The Guild will support and help introductory members attain what is required, in fact, we are here to help at all levels.

If you believe that you have the required information, join at Bronze.

Bronze Level

To apply for Bronze, the initial level, you must provide the following for verification:

Surveying qualification certificate*
- BOHS P402 or RSPH Level 3 Asbestos Surveying
Non-licensed asbestos refresher training certificate*, supplied by a recognised training body
Face Fit Test certificate for suitable RPE (FFP3/Ori-Nasal/Full Face respirator)
Up-to-date CV
- This must include information on experience of asbestos surveying
- The CV must also be accompanied by two trade references. Referees will be contacted.
Head and shoulder photograph (for display on your Guild competence listing)
Evidence of adequate insurance
- If you are unsure on what insurance is required, contact us.
Hazardous/Special waste disposal licence
- Where no EA licence is held, evidence of hazardous waste disposal procedures will be required, e.g. a contract with and licensed contractor who undertakes the waste disposal activities on your behalf.
Signed “Conditions of Membership”. This is on the Enrollment App form.
Payment of enrolment invoice∞

Registration will commence on receipt of payment of invoice, at which point the applicant will be referred to as an "Introductory member" advancement to Bronze will only be approved one all required documents and information have been submitted and verified. Registration will only be to Bronze level after all information for enrolment submitted has been verified.

Where verification of any submitted document cannot be undertaken, due to third party delays, the applicant may be required to submit additional supporting information.

Due to most verifications being through a third party, delays outside of the control of The Guild are not the responsibility of The Guild.

Notes

*If you gained your surveying qualification (P402/RSPH Lvl 3) more than 12 months ago, you must also provide evidence of attendance at an annual refresher training course (non-licensed asbestos works specific to asbestos surveying). Asbestos Awareness training alone is not acceptable. As a minimum, you must complete annual non-licensed asbestos training that meets the requirements of Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012).

∞The invoice for enrolment will be issued at the point of application, the cost of enrolment into The Guild is an introductory amount of £250.00 until 31st August 2026, after which the cost of enrolment returns to o the standard fee of £350.00.

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Silver Level

Having been registered at the Bronze level, is is expected that advancement to the next, Silver level will be attained within 12 months.

BE ADVISED! There is a cost for the following documents to be verified. You will be advised on the cost, and your consent required prior to verification being undertaken.

Verification costs of documents are based on the length, complexity and content of the submitted documents.

To advance to Silver, members will be require to submit for review and audit, the following:

A written, detailed Desk Top Study (DTS) undertaken for an asbestos survey.
The Plan of Work and Risk Assessment for the survey detailed in the submitted DTS
The completed asbestos survey report for the premises detailed in the DTS, this MUST include at least one positive asbestos result proven via inclusion of the UKAS analytical report in the survey.
- The submitted survey MUST conform to the requirements for an asbestos survey report as detailed in HSG264
  - Membership in The Guild will be listed based on the level of survey submitted, e.g., Asbestos Management, Refurbishment or Demolition and the type of premises surveyed, e.g. Domestic, Commercial, Industrial. This listing can be upgrade on submission of a higher level report. (see "Registered Members" for more information)
Evidence of the disposal of the hazardous waste generated while undertaking the survey detailed in the DTS, e.g. a completed Hazardous Waste Consignment Note.
- Hazardous waste would include used PPE, RPE/filters, wipes, drop-sheet/s etc.
- Where evidence cannot be presented for waste disposal, a statement confirming why this was not undertaken.
Evidence of additional safety training such as:
- Working at heights - PASMA - IPAF
- Lone working
- Confined Spaces
  - Any other training undertaken to demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures
Where required due to expiry, copies of renewed training, insurance, certification etc.
- Members will be advised on renewal dates.

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Gold Level

Having been registered at the Silver level, is is expected that advancement to the next, Gold level will be attained within 12 months.

The level can be advance sooner if required.

BE ADVISED! As with the Silver level, there is a cost for the following. You will be advised on the cost, and your consent required prior to advancement being undertaken.

To advance to Gold, members will be require to observe the following:

An audit of you undertaking an asbestos survey.
- This can be any level of survey, although the level will dictate the category of membership, See "Registered members" for more detail.
- For more detail on survey audits, visit our "Survey Audit" page.
The applicant must also present for audit and review their Quality Management System (QMS) conforming to ISO 90021 as a minimum.
- The Gulid are able to assist with this requirement through our partnership with Clear Quality Ltd
The re-submission of in-date documents where their previous submissions have expired, e.g. insurance, training, fit tests, etc.

Maintaining membership

Once a membership level has been attained, the member shall maintain valid certification at all times. On each annual anniversary of membership or advancement, the member shall resubmit any documentation that has expired, including, without limitation, insurance and training certificates.

If the member fails to maintain and submit valid certification, the member shall be reverted to the immediately preceding membership level. Reinstatement to the higher level shall be subject to completion of the full advancement process.

Where Gold level has been attained, the member shall, in addition to the annual resubmissions, undertake or submit an audit of no less than 5% of the surveys carried out during the relevant year.

Members are also require to pay the annual subscription of £295.00 on receipt of invoice. Delays in payment may result in membership level reduction or suspension of membership.

Document submissions

Where issues are encountered with the on-line form, the requested document submission can be sent to: info@the-asg.co.uk as PDF files or scans of the original. Please use your name on the "Subject" line

Documents, including certificates MUST be legible and in full.

Where submitted documents contain your clients personal, commercial or corporate information such as addresses, contact names, and their contact details, these should be redacted (blanked out).

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Fees

Enrollment - £350.00

This fee is reduced until the 31st August 2026 to £250.00. Any application received before midnight on this date shall benefit from the discounted rate.

Membership renewal - £295.00, payable annually.

Where a Guild member is also a member of one of our collaborative partners/recognising bodies, the annual renewal fee shall attract a £50 reduction.

Level advancement

There is are no fees to advance through any of The Guild levels.

There is however a fee charged for undertaking audits of the following:

Desk Top Study - £80/£120
PoW/RA - £80/£120
Asbestos Survey (desk top review, per survey report)
- Cost is dependent on the length, detail, complexity and level of survey submitted
- Fees ranging from £200 to £400
- Cost are agreed in advance of reviews
Asbestos Survey Audit (Site based)
- Costs are agreed in advance
  - Virtual Survey audits are subject to acceptance and prior approval of The Guild

All fees are payable to The Asbestos Surveying Guild Ltd and are non-refundable.

NOTE: Each document reviewed is priced for one review and where required, 1 further follow up review where changes are required. Should any document require an additional review beyond this, the initial review fee would be again payable.

Guild rules

It is expected that members will advance through each level within 12 months of attaining current levels, although a shorter advancement period is possible.
Members are expected to conduct themselves in such as a manner as befits membership of The Guild and are subject to the "Conditions of Membership" they are also required to engage with The Guild in matters arising from mis-conduct and assist in matters arising from complaints.
The Guild reserves the right to suspend, reduce membership levels and reduce categories of membership and where deemed appropriate, to remove members at its discretion.
All fees paid, once agreed are non-refundable and are not subject to reduction or discount unless The Guild deem such actions appropriate.

The Guild was formed and exists to promote best practice, raise standards and improve the asbestos surveying industry. Membership is subject to terms, conditions and ethical standards.

No person has a right of membership.