Online Grease Hygiene Course

This course provides a focused and practical understanding of the Building and Engineering Services Association (BESA) TR19® Grease specification, equipping senior leaders and compliance professionals with the tools needed to manage risk, ensure contractor accountability, and maintain high standards across all locations. Whether you’re in operations, facilities, or compliance, this course will help you protect your business, reputation, and people.

Quality training has always been within the DNA of Swiftclean, who has always championed the skills development for people in the wider ventilation hygiene trade. We are approved by BESA Academy to deliver both Grease Hygiene and Air Hygiene courses.

Course Information

Online Grease Hygiene Course

WHO IS IT FOR?

This specialist grease hygiene course is designed for senior managers or directors of UK-based restaurant chains responsible for overseeing multiple sites.

It equips you with the knowledge to confidently review reports, challenge contractors, and ensure TR19® Grease compliance across your organisation. The course is particularly valuable for facilities, operations, or compliance teams working with contractors and managing TR19® Grease obligations.

By completing this course, you’ll reduce the risk of reputational damage, threats to life, invalid insurance, and the financial impact of unexpected business closures.

COURSE OVERVIEW

• An overview of TR19® Grease; including the requirements for client and contractor.
• How cleaning frequency is determined, methods of testing and grease micron level calculations.
• How to read and understand a Post Clean Verification Report (PCVR), highlighting the most important aspects.
• Schematic drawings; how to check accuracy and how to use for auditing purposes.
• How to check the validity of a TR19® Grease post clean certificate; overview of the Vent Hygiene Register (VHR) and what to do if your contractor isn’t registered.
• Partial clean certificates; inaccessible areas and remedial recommendations.
• Case studies of good and bad systems, as well as good and bad reports.
• Your responsibilities in Fire Safety; what you must do, and the consequences of non-conformance.
• Insurance overview: how to work with your insurers to ensure requirements are being fulfilled; what evidence insurers will want to see in the event of a kitchen extract fire; how to make sure you will be paid out in the event of a claim.
• Troubleshooting and tips; how you can lower cleaning frequency whilst improving kitchen working conditions.
• Best approaches when working with troublesome clients/contractors.

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