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Air Hygiene Duct Cleaning Training Course & Qualification EVHT (A)

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The Air Hygiene Technician – EVHT(A) – course consists of an introduction to the theory and practice of air duct cleaning, aimed at managers and supervisors.

It is based on the EVHA Guide to Cleaning and Hygienic Management of Ventilation Systems (Air) and on the European Norm EN15780 (2011) ‘Ductwork. Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems’

The theory and practical exercises include:

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IAQ factors

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IAQ factors

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HVAC system description and components

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HVAC system description and components

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Assessing your needs

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Assessing your needs

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Asset protection

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Asset protection

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Health & safety

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Health & safety

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System access

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System access

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Cleaning techniques

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Cleaning techniques

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Containment

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Containment

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Verification

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Verification

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Balancing & commissioning

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Balancing & commissioning

“Nick did a good job, it was very interesting and certainly an added value to our own company and processes”

Charlie Smith

Director at Hamster Cleaning

“Nick did a good job, it was very interesting and certainly an added value to our own company and processes”

Charlie Smith

Director at Hamster Cleaning

“The training was brilliant. I got to know some people as well as gained a lot of professional knowledge”

Charlie Smith

Director at Hamster Cleaning

“The training was brilliant. I got to know some people as well as gained a lot of professional knowledge”

Charlie Smith

Director at Hamster Cleaning

"The training was invaluable for our team's growth!"

Charlie Smith

Director at Hamster Cleaning

"The training was invaluable for our team's growth!"

Charlie Smith

Director at Hamster Cleaning

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On completion of the course the Air Hygiene Technician delegates will:

Understand health, safety and environmental issues within the workplace

Appreciate the Indoor Air Quality effects of dirty ventilation systems

Understand the principles of HVAC systems and components

Understand how to assess cleanliness of a system and its cleaning requirements

Know how to prepare the work location for cleaning activities

Select the correct materials, tools and equipment for work

Plan an air duct cleaning job

Develop suitable contamination containment controls

Understand and carry out pre and post clean testing and reporting

Appreciate the commercial implications of actions

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Examination & Accreditation

EVHA will provide a Certificate of Competence for candidates who successfully pass the Final Assessment. This comprises a multiple choice examination and production of a simple sketch drawing.

The course content and examination is based on European Standard EN15780: ‘Ventilation for buildings – Ductwork — Cleanliness of ventilation systems’ The association recognises that this is important to give the qualification real authority, to employers, insurance companies and landlords.

It is part of the Association’s mission to maintain and improve the reputation of its membership amongst both the duct cleaning trade and the customers and other stakeholders.