Competent person HVAC (HTM 03) refresher

This course is intended for technicians and maintenance personnel fulfilling the role of Competent Person (Ventilation) as defined in HTM 03-01 and have previously successfully completed a Competent Persons (Ventilation) course.

Description

Course Aim

This course will provide an update on best practice and guidance for those who have previously attended a ventilation course for “Competent persons”.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Determine relevant airflow and pressure information using Department of Health documentation
  • List statutory requirements and sources of Department of Health and industry guidance
  • Identify the purpose of fire and smoke dampers and state the importance of the locations
  • Measure airflow in ducts and at air terminal devices
  • State the process for the proportional balancing of a ventilation system
  • Identify the essential components of an air-conditioning system
  • List problems associated with steam humidifiers
  • Identify appropriate filter grades for given applications and state the correct time to change them
  • Carry out air handling unit and room fabric audits
  • Verify critical system airflows and pressures

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This introductory course looks at the practical aspects of the measurement and maintenance of hospital ventilation systems. It includes many practical exercises that provide the learner with an opportunity to form a detailed understanding of the requirements of Health Technical Memorandum 03-01.

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This course is aimed at managers, technical staff, consultants, contractors and other personnel who require an appreciation of how to manage ventilation systems used in the Healthcare environment contained in HTM 03-01 and other NHS Guidance. The course would be relevant to any staff member wishing to undertake the Authorised Person role. Infection control staff may also find this course useful in deepening their understanding of the subject area.

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The course would be relevant to any staff member wishing to refresh their knowledge of this subject within three years of taking their first HTM 03-01 AP Ventilation Course. This course is aimed at Managers, Technical staff, Designers, Consultants, Verifiers, Validators, Commissioners, Contractors and other personnel who need to understand and be able to manage Healthcare Ventilation Systems used in the medical environment contained in HTM 03-01 and other DoH Guidance.

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This course delivers guidance on how to deliver and manage verification and validation of ventilation systems used in the healthcare environment, as defined in HTM 03-01 Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare Premises and other NHS Guidance. The course would be relevant to any staff member wishing to undertake the inspection, verification or validation of new, existing or modified or refurbished systems.

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