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Combined BESA Air Hygiene Operative & Technician (AHO / AHT) Training Course

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Course 1 – AHO: 3 Days -(£800 +VAT / Per Delegate)

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

Course 2 – AHT: 2 Days ( Must have valid AHO to progress onto AHT) – (£650 + VAT / Per Delegate)

The BESA Air Hygiene Technician 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 ductwork and AHU maintenance
  • Planning and preparing the work location
  • Cleaning of general ventilation systems and associated components
  • Working sustainably
  • Pre- and post-clean sampling (microbial and dust) and reporting

Combined AHO / AHT : 4 Days – (£1250 + VAT / Per Delegate)

This course aims to:
  • Covers the safe inspection and cleaning of general ventilation systems in line with BESA TR19® Air.
  • Combines practical operative skills with technician responsibilities.
  • Explores ventilation systems, ductwork, air handling units and associated components.
  • Covers safe working practices, risk assessments and method statements.
  • Includes practical training in cleaning methods and installing access panels.
  • Covers pre- and post-clean testing, sampling and reporting.
  • Develops skills in planning work and supervising air hygiene teams.
  • Includes both theory and practical assessments.
  • Suitable for air hygiene operatives, technicians, supervisors and those entering the ventilation hygiene industry.
  • Delegates must hold a valid health and safety qualification accepted by BESA.

Public Frameworks:

M&M Compliance Training Services are approved suppliers on the following public sector frameworks:

Government Cabinet Office: Learning and Training Services
London Procurement Partnership: Provision of Estates & Facilities Consultancy Services

By the end of the combined course, delegates should be able to:

  1. Explain the principles of general ventilation systems and identify their main components.
  2. Recognise the health, safety and environmental considerations involved in air hygiene work.
  3. Plan and prepare a work area for ventilation system cleaning.
  4. Select suitable tools, equipment, materials and cleaning methods.
  5. Safely clean accessible ductwork and ventilation system components.
  6. Mark out and install suitable access panels using appropriate methods.
  7. Understand how to develop and apply risk assessments and method statements.
  8. Carry out appropriate pre- and post-clean testing and record the results.
  9. Prepare clear reports and communicate findings.
  10. Support and supervise others, recognising the limits of their own responsibilities.
  • 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

This course is BESA Academy certified.

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Course price per person —

£1,250.00 + VAT

  • 8th March 2027 at MMCTS Training Centre, Dalkeith, EH22 3NX
  • 28th June 2027 at MMCTS Training Centre, Dalkeith, EH22 3NX
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