TRAINING & RESOURCES
Training and Certification
EVHA members have discounted access to the best specialist training by industry experts from around the world
To gain membership EVHA members must show their existing qualifications and/or their commitment to training and
evaluation within one year of joining. In 2024 members must show that 33% of their supervisors have an approved qualification (more details in the application pack)
A great way to train – and qualify- your workforce is to undertake the the EVHA European Ventilation Hygiene Technician (EVHT) training and examination
The EVHT can be specialised in Air Duct Cleaning -EVHT(A) and/or Grease Duct Cleaning -EVHT(G)
Types of Training and Certification
At present, there are two types of training offered:
3-day Kitchen Extract Duct Cleaning EVHT(G)
This course concerns cleaning kitchen extract duct of grease. It is usually suitable for operatives, team leaders and managers. The teaching comprises both classroom teaching of legislation, standards, typical systems encountered and post-clean reporting requirements, as well as a significant proportion of practical, ‘hands-on’ training in setting up jobs on a realistic ‘mock-up’ kitchen extract installation, using various cleaning tools, cutting access panels etc.
On the final day there is a summary and then examination comprising multiple-choice questions, followed by practical evaluation of physical work on the extract system and professional discussion.
The course content, training facilities (including a real kitchen extract system), and the conduct of the examination is based on the draft EN15780 requirements and has been designed according to professionally accredited training standards. This means that the certification of successful candidates has real authority, especially to multi-site hospitality businesses and insurance companies.
2-day Air Hygiene Duct Cleaning EVHT(A)
This course concerns air duct cleaning, usually of dry duct. It is usually suitable for team leaders and managers. The teaching comprises both classroom teaching of legislation, standards, typical systems encountered, a selection of cleaning methods and post-clean reporting requirements
There is a 2-hour written examination comprising multiple-choice questions and some drawing/sketch work
The course content and examination is developed by and self-accredited by the EVHA which is is motivated to maintain and improve the reputation of its membership amongst both the duct cleaning trade and the customers and other stakeholders.
EVHA Guides to Good Practice
The EVHA Guidebooks form the cornerstone of the professional duct cleaner’s work.
To mark the re-launch of the evha.eu website, visitors can now get free copies of the Guides
CONTACT
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