Air Hygiene Technician Course (AHT)
Swiftclean, pioneers of the Ventilation Hygiene Industry, formed in 1982, have been active and significant technical contributors to a variety of ventilation hygiene sector standards and guidance documents published by industry bodies.
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 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
Reserve your place
Booking Form
To register your interest, complete the booking form below and press submit. We will then contact you once more information is available. For any queries, please either email training@swiftclean.co.uk or ring 0800 243 471.
Places are limited to 8 per course and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Entry Requirements
A valid (dated within the last five years) Air 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
2 days
Final Testing
- Multiple choice question paper
- Practical test backed-up as necessary by supplementary questions
Cost
£589 + VAT per person
Dates
31st October – 1st November
28th – 29th November
PROPOSED DATES FOR 2025
30th – 31st January
27th – 28th February
27th – 28th March
1st – 2nd May
22nd – 23rd May
26th – 27th June
31st July – 1st August
28th – 29th August
2nd – 3rd October
23rd – 24th October
27th – 28th November
Payment Details
Full payment to be made on booking.
What We Provide
We supply a sandwich lunch with tea, coffee and water. Course training manuals, tutorial (theory and practical) and end of course assessments (theory and practical) will be supplied.
What To Bring?
We will supply you with PPE, apart from Safety Footwear, which you will need to bring
You are welcome to bring your own PPE if you prefer.
Location
Swiftclean, Compliance House, Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6UN
Parking is available on the street.
Where To Stay?
There are 2 hotels near our training centre. See below for details:
Hotel name and address | Distance from Swiftclean training centre | Hotel rating |
Premier Inn Southend West, Thanet Grange, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6GB Tel: 0871 527 9008 | 1.5 miles (5 minute drive) | 3 star |
Holiday Inn Southend Airport, 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6XG Tel: 01702 543001 | 2.1 miles (6 minute drive) | 4 star |
Terms and Conditions
- We do not refund the course fee deposit if you cancel your booking.
- In the event that we have to cancel a course, a full refund will be offered or an alternative course date.
- Places are limited to a maximum of 8 and will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Return this form by email – places will be confirmed on receipt of payment.
- Swiftclean is not liable for any course expenses such as travel.
- We cannot guarantee the course attendees will achieve certification as this is reliant on the final results of the assessment process.
- BESA Academy terms & conditions will also apply. Contact us for more information.
- You will be supplied with an online only copy of the BESA publication ‘TR19® Air.
- If you or your company wishes to purchase a copy of the appropriate TR19® (Air or Grease) for reference purposes during and after the course, they can be purchased directly from the BESA here:TR19® Grease https://www.thebesa.com/besa-publication-details-non-member?id=7684513759398TR19® Air https://www.thebesa.com/besa-publication-details-non-member?id=8055123869862
Call for a FREE quote
Please call us or email info@swiftclean.co.uk for further advice and a free quote.