Hmm, I think if the exam is not run by BOHS then it cannot be a true 'P405'. From their website: "BOHS is the only society in the UK which represents occupational hygiene as a distinct discipline, and our Faculty of Occupational Hygiene is the only UK examining board for practical and professional qualifications in occupational hygiene." Sounds a bit fishy to be honest, though I'm open to being proved wrong. Ask your provider who will provide the examination and certificate? In fact, let us know the answer if you don't mind because if they are genuine (I'm assuming they would be based in Europe?) then we may all be able to save some cash. I'd be surprised though.

Entirely possible in thoeory for a 3rd party provider to run the practical and theoretical elements of the course and then involve BOHS (as the examining board) for the examination part?

Thank you all for the comments so far. I was just wondering if anyone had done the P405 course that was not BOHS. I am unsure if I can put training companies on here so I we are not allowed can a moderator please remove it. The company is called UKasl. It’s based in the UK and has a good client testimonial, including UK universities, councils etc. So that is why I am thinking it has some weight behind it, though those might be from awareness sessions rather than P405 courses. The company in questions is several thousand pounds cheaper than other quotes. its course outline seems more indepth than others provided and it is also a member of the Independent Asbestos training providers and United Kingdom Asbestos training association. I see nothing in the acop or guidance documents that say P405 course has to be accredited by BOHS, but agree that this being the industry standard then it is what people expect. The examination will be independently marked by an approved external organisation; the practical assessment will be administrated, set and marked by the training provider and tutor of the course. A good idea to speak to the HSE, I will do that also.

I took mine last year in Manchester through a company called AEC, very good at getting to the key points. I guess it'll be like UKATA, PASMA, IPAF etc; nothing set in stone but it's what the industry expects and at least you (and those you have to deal with) know what standard you've been trained to.