Air Hygiene Technician Course (AHT)

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

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