Course Overview

The BESA Air Hygiene Operative course consists of both theory and practical activities, and delegates will be assessed across both.

Theory and Practical Exercises

Safe working practices

The principles of general ventilation ductwork and AHU maintenance

Preparing the work location for hand and remote duct cleaning

Cleaning of general ventilation systems and associated components

Working sustainably

Behaviour and communication within the workplace

AIR HYGIENE OPERATIVE COURSE OVERVIEW

The BESA Air Hygiene Operative course consists of theory and practical activities, and the delegates will be assessed on both.

The theory and practical exercises include:

Safe working practices
The principles of general ventilation systems and associated components
Planning and preparing the work location
Cleaning of general ventilation systems and associated components
Working sustainably
Pre- and post-clean testing and reporting

ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, AIR HYGIENE OPERATIVE DELEGATES WILL:

Understand health, safety, and environmental issues within the workplace
Appreciate the importance of sustainable working
Understand the principles of general ventilation 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 insert 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
Understand and carry out pre- and post-clean testing and reporting
Appreciate the commercial implications of actions

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For all BESA training, it is a prerequisite that all attendees hold a relevant health and safety qualification. BESA’s list of acceptable qualifications is as follows:

BESA Academy Online Health Safety Environment test certificate
CITB Health, Safety and Environment test certificate
Client Contractors National Safety Group (CCNSG) two-day Safety Passport Scheme course
CITB Supervisory Site Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) course
National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction Certificate (NOT the General Certificate)
Institute of Safety & Health (IOSH) Managing Safely
CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course