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Kitchen Extract Duct Cleaning Training & Qualification

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Next run:

5-7 nov

24 / 11

2025

Kitchen Extract Training (Liverpool UK)

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Get certified in Kitchen Duct Cleaning

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The Grease Hygiene Technician course consists of theory and practical activities and the delegates will be assessed on both.

It is based on the highly successful BESA TR/19 training which has seen more than 620 delegates receive training and qualification. It is adapted to pan-European requirements – largely by referring to the European Norm EN15780 ‘Ductwork. Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems’, which is expected to be revised in 2020/21 to include kitchen extract systems.

The theory and practical exercises include:-

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Safe working practices

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Safe working practices

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Safe working practices

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The principles of kitchen grease extract systems and associated components

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The principles of kitchen grease extract systems and associated components

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The principles of kitchen grease extract systems and associated components

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Planning and preparing the work location

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Planning and preparing the work location

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Planning and preparing the work location

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Cleaning of kitchen grease extract systems and associated components

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Cleaning of kitchen grease extract systems and associated components

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Cleaning of kitchen grease extract systems and associated components

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Supervision

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Supervision

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Supervision

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Working sustainably

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Working sustainably

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Working sustainably

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Pre and post clean testing and reporting

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Pre and post clean testing and reporting

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Pre and post clean testing and reporting

“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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Explore the skills you gain from the training

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Understand health, safety and environmental issues within the workplace

Appreciate the importance of sustainable working

Understand the principles of kitchen grease extract systems and components

Know how to prepare the work location for cleaning activities

Select the correct materials, tools and equipment for work

Have the ability to install suitable access panels.

Have the ability to safely carry out the correct cleaning methods

Solve problems within their responsibility and others under their control

Appreciate the importance of leaving the work area clean and tidy

Lead by example when supervising others and work effectively

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, practical assessment & professional discussion.

The course content and examination is based on the EVHA Guide to Kitchen Extract Ductwork Cleaning, Maintenance and Fire Safety (2021). In turn this reflects the likely updating of the European Standard EN15780: ‘Ventilation for buildings – Ductwork — Cleanliness of ventilation systems’ to include consideration of kitchen extract system cleanliness.

The Association recognises that this is important to give the qualification real authority, especially to multi-site hospitality businesses, 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.