Ventilation Hygiene Courses
BESA Certified Ventilation Hygiene Courses
Your way to enter the industry or to upskill, ensuring you provide a service to the highest standard.
Our courses are designed to meet the cleaning requirements of industry recognised specifications and guidance, TR19® Air and TR19® Grease.
Why Should I Consider The Ventilation Industry?
The ventilation hygiene sector is growing as building owners face rising costs and more stringent conditions imposed on them by insurers concerned about fires being spread through poorly maintained ventilation systems. There may also be implications from the Building Safety Act as many food businesses are often integrated into multi-use buildings.
All employers are subject to health and safety at work legislation, which requires them to maintain conditions in occupied spaces that protect the well-being of their staff. Clean air within the working environment is vital to prevent respiratory conditions such as Covid-19 or asthma, from having bacterial spores present within the ductwork.
The importance of complying with industry specifications and using compliant operatives to carry out ventilation hygiene work has never been more important and has taken on even greater significance due to the problems created by Covid-19.
Interested in taking a Ventilation Course?
If you are interested in taking one of our Ventilation Courses, please complete the short online form below.
What makes these short courses unique?
Developed in conjunction with industry partners, our courses have been designed to reflect the current requirements and recommendations of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and other industry recognised guidance such as the newly revised TR19® Air and TR19® Grease.
The Grease Hygiene courses are recognised by the UK's number one Vent Hygiene Register (VHR) for vent hygiene contractors. Find out how you can be part of the vent hygiene community for demonstrating organisational compliance, helping you win more work and evidencing technical excellence.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This course is aimed at those who are working in or are about to start work within the building engineering services kitchen extract cleaning industry.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course has been mapped to the current National Occupational Standards (NOS) as well as industry recognised guidance and specifications including TR19® Grease.
It consists of both theory and practical activities and delegates will be tested across both. The theory and practical exercises include aspects on:
- Safe working practices
- The principles of kitchen extract systems and associated components
- Preparing the work location
- Cleaning of kitchen extract systems and associated components
- Working sustainably
- Problem solving
The candidate will be trained and tested on all of the above. They will be expected to prepare the work location, gain access through to and clean kitchen extract systems and associated components through access panels. They must select the correct materials, tools and equipment to carry out the activities and they must apply the correct cleaning methods and techniques to meet industry standards.
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ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE CANDIDATES WILL:
- Have developed a greater understanding of health, safety and environmental issues within the workplace specific to Grease Hygiene
- Appreciate the importance of sustainable working
- Have an understanding of the principles of kitchen extract systems and associated components
- Know how to prepare the work location for cleaning activities to be carried out
- Be able to select the correct materials, tools and equipment for the work activity
- Have the ability to safely carry out the correct cleaning methods and techniques
- Be able to problem solve within their scope of responsibility
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A valid certificate for one of the following is required:
- BESA Academy Online Health Safety Environment test certificate
- CITB Health, Safety and Environment test certificate
- Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two-day Safety Passport Scheme course
- CITB Supervisory Site Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course
- Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two-day Safety Passport Scheme course
- National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction Certificate (NOT the General Certificate)
- Institute of Safety & Health (IOSH) Managing Safely
- CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course
COURSE DURATION
Three days
FINAL TESTING
- Multiple choice question paper
- Practical test backed-up as necessary by supplementary questions
WHO IS IT FOR?
This course is aimed at those who are working in a supervisory or managerial role in the building engineering services kitchen extract cleaning industry.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course has been mapped to the current National Occupational Standards (NOS) as well as industry recognised guidance and specifications including TR19® Grease.
The course consists of both theory and practical activities and candidates will be tested across both. The theory and practical exercises include in-depth knowledge, techniques and skills related to:
- Creating Risk Assessments and Method Statements
- Pre and post clean testing and reporting to meet the expectations of TR19® Grease
- The marking out and removal of a suitable area and then to install an access panel to industry standards
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ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE DELEGATES WILL:
- Be able to demonstrate the requirements of and create an industry level Risk Assessment and Method Statement on behalf of their company
- Have an understanding of health, safety and environmental issues within the workplace
- Appreciate the importance of sustainable working
- Have an understanding of the principles of kitchen extract systems and associated components
- Know how to prepare the work location for cleaning activities to be carried out
- Be able to select the correct materials, tools and equipment for the work activity
- Have the ability to mark out and remove a suitable area and then to install an Access Panel to industry standards
- Solve problems within scope of responsibility
- Understand and carry out pre and post cleanliness testing and reporting
- Appreciate the commercial implications of actions or omissions
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A valid (dated within the last five years) Grease Hygiene Operative certificate is required plus a valid certificate for one of the following:
- BESA Academy Online Health Safety Environment test certificate
- CITB Health, Safety and Environment test certificate
- Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two-day Safety Passport Scheme course
- CITB Supervisory Site Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course
- Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two-day Safety Passport Scheme course
- National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction Certificate (NOT the General Certificate)
- Institute of Safety & Health (IOSH) Managing Safely
- CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course
COURSE DURATION
Two days
FINAL TESTING
- Multiple choice question paper
- Practical test backed-up as necessary by supplementary questions
All About Our Air Hygiene Courses
Our Air Hygiene short courses are your fast-track way to enter the industry or to upskill, ensuring you and your operatives provide a service that meets the industry recognised TR19® guidance documents and the expectations of customers.
There are two BESA Certified Air Hygiene courses:
WHO IS IT FOR?
This course is aimed at those who are working or are about to start work within the building engineering services ventilation hygiene industry. It enables you to demonstrate your compliance with the TR19® Air guidance.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course consists of both theory and practical activities and delegates will be assessed across both.
The theory and practical exercises mirror TR19® Air, focusing on safely cleaning ventilation systems with sections covering:
- Working safely with ventilation systems
- Recognising different types of components, ductwork and systems
- Accessing components and ductwork safely
- Cleaning standard ventilation systems
- Cleaning standards, methods and techniques
- Sustainability
- Problem solving
You will be trained and assessed on all of the above and will be expected to prepare the work location. You must clean a variety of ventilation components: air handling units, extract fans, ductwork, using the appropriate cleaning methods and techniques to industry recognised standards.
ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE YOU WILL:
- Have an understanding of health, safety and environmental issues within the workplace
- Appreciate the importance of sustainable working
- have an understanding of the principles of ventilation hygiene systems and associated components
- Know how to prepare the work location for cleaning activities to be carried out
- Be able to select the correct materials, tools and equipment for the work activity
- Have the ability to safely carry out the correct cleaning methods and techniques
- Be able to problem solve within you scope of responsibility
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A valid certificate for one of the following is required:
- BESA Academy Online Health Safety Environment test certificate
- CITB Health, Safety and Environment test certificate
- Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two day Safety Passport Scheme course
- CITB Supervisory Site Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course
- Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two day Safety Passport Scheme course
- National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction Certificate (NOT the General Certificate)
- Institute of Safety & Health (IOSH) Managing Safely
- CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course
COURSE DURATION
Course duration varies by training centre. Use our Find a Training Centre search to locate the nearest one to you.
FINAL TESTING
- Multiple choice question paper
- Practical assessment and professional discussion
WHO IS IT FOR?
This course is aimed at those who are working in a supervisory or managerial role in the building engineering services ventilation hygiene industry.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course consists of both theory and practical activities and delegates will be assessed across both.
The theory and practical include understanding, developing and applying the skills, knowledge and behaviours to include:
- Developing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Cutting-out and installing access panels
- Testing and reporting of cleanliness
These activities are needed to support Air Hygiene Operatives and other team members to meet the following sections of TR19® Air guidance:
- New ductwork system cleanliness
- Design and access to internal surfaces of the ventilation system
- Specific considerations for system components
- System risk assessment (inspection/monitoring/testing)
- Cleaning methods
- Now standalone as TR 19® Grease
- Hazardous Contamination
- Verification of cleanliness
- Health and Safety
- Cleaning of LEV systems
- Waterborne contaminants in AHUs
ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE YOU WILL:
- Have an understanding of health, safety and environmental issues within the workplace
- Appreciate the importance of sustainable working
- Have an understanding of the principles of ventilation hygiene systems and associated components
- Know how to prepare the work location for cleaning activities to be carried out
- Be able to select the correct materials, tools and equipment for the work activity and use this knowledge to develop suitable RAMS
- Have the ability to cut-out and insert suitable access panels
- Have the ability to safely carry out the correct cleaning methods and techniques
- Solve problems within scope of responsibility and that of others under their control
- Work reliably and effectively and lead by example when supervising others
- Understand and carry out pre and post clean testing and reporting
- Appreciate the commercial implications of actions or omissions
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A valid Air Hygiene Operative (AH03) plus a current certificate for one of the following:
- BESA Academy Online Health Safety Environment test certificate
- CITB Health, Safety and Environment test certificate
- Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two day Safety Passport Scheme course
- CITB Supervisory Site Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course
- Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two day Safety Passport Scheme course
- National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction Certificate (NOT the General Certificate)
- Institute of Safety & Health (IOSH) Managing Safely
- CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course
COURSE DURATION
Course duration varies by training centre. Use our Find a Training Centre search to locate the nearest one to you.
FINAL TESTING
- Multiple choice question paper
- Practical assessment backed-up as necessary by a professional discussion
Have a question about our short courses?
If you would prefer to talk through your options with someone before booking on a course, our Skills Advisory Service is available to support you and answer any questions you may have.
How To Book A Course
Our BESA Certified training courses provide employees and those looking to enter the sector with the skills, techniques and knowledge required to be compliant with industry specification and best practice guides within the ventilation sector.
Use our find a training centre tool below to find the nearest centre to you and then register your interest using our short online form.
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