We currently are the ONLY training provider to offer a 2 day City And Guilds accredited Domestic Ventilation Systems Course which is designed for skilled tradespeople who want to enhance their expertise in line with current building regulations. This course is ideal for electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers, and heating engineers looking to gain practical knowledge and understanding of domestic ventilation systems.
Whether you’re an installer seeking to join a Competent Person Scheme in England and Wales, this course equips you with the essential skills to confidently install, test, and commission ventilation systems in residential properties.
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, though a general understanding of ventilation systems will be beneficial. The course is designed to be as practical as possible, ensuring you understand and can implement the theoretical elements of the course.
Who Is This Domestic Ventilation Systems Course For?
This course is perfect for experienced tradespeople who are:
• Installing or maintaining domestic ventilation systems
• Looking to improve their knowledge to meet legal requirements
• Planning to apply for a Competent Person Scheme
• Committed to delivering high-quality ventilation solutions for residential properties
What You Will Learn:
Our comprehensive training covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling you to become proficient in the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of domestic ventilation systems. The course places a strong emphasis on legal compliance, system efficiency, and best practices for avoiding common pitfalls in installation.
Key Topics covered in the Domestic Ventilation Systems Course
- Understanding Ventilation Systems: Gain in-depth knowledge of various systems, including intermittent extract fans, continuous mechanical extract systems, and continuous mechanical extract systems with heat recovery.
- Legal Requirements: Learn the minimum legal standards for domestic ventilation in line with building regulations, ensuring all your installations are compliant.
- Types of Ventilation Systems: Explore different system types such as Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) and Single Room Heat Recovery systems.
- Installation Techniques: Learn best practices for installing various systems, including how to avoid poor workmanship and misuse.
- System Design Fundamentals: Understand basic design principles to ensure your installations are both effective and efficient.
- Preparation and Installation: Learn the step-by-step process of preparing for and carrying out installations to a high standard.
- Commissioning & Handover: Become proficient in commissioning systems, particularly Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) units, and delivering effective handover procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Design, install, and commission a wide range of domestic ventilation systems
- Understand and meet the legal requirements for ventilation systems
- Identify and mitigate common issues related to poor installation or system misuse
- Confidently apply for Competent Person Schemes in England and Wales
- Deliver high-quality workmanship that ensures optimal system performance and customer satisfaction
This course will help you stay at the forefront of your trade, ensuring compliance with building regulations while enhancing your ability to deliver quality ventilation solutions.
WE now include a FREE anemometer within the course cost, the Go To instrument needed to be able to correctly design, test and maintain ventilation systems.