Air Hygiene Operative Course (AHO)

These include BSRIA (Building Services Research & Information Association), CIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers) and The BESA (Building Engineering Services Association).

These publications have helped to shape good practice in our field. Quality training in line with these standards has always been within the DNA of Swiftclean, who have always championed the skills development for people in the wider ventilation hygiene trade. We are delighted to have been approved by BESA Academy to deliver the Air Hygiene Technician and Operative courses.

Course Information

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 your scope of responsibility

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