"As part of a new build, we needed to get all ducts cleaned prior to commissioning to the TR/19 specification. PdC took that full ownership of that part of the job, and were both helpful and pro–active in solving any problems that arose."

Dennis Cornwell, Ei–WHS More...

Ductwork Cleaning Operator Courses - in conjunction with AEME

Knowledge and expertise in the field of ductwork cleaning has grown over the years to new heights of awareness.

With the introduction of the Health and Safety Regulations 5&6 in 1992 and the HVAC Guide to Good Practice Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems TR19, the profile of ductwork cleaning has risen along with the importance of ductwork cleaning standards.

However, the reputation of the business requires constant improvement to maintain standards and one area of this is the Training of field personnel. The competence and diligence of a duct hygiene operator is essential to customer satisfaction and a project being completed successfully.

Pro–Duct Clean ltd offer two day courses in Ductwork cleaning which would enhance any business in their operations and client satisfaction. The contents of the course covers Health and Safety, Customer liaison, "Hands On" use of different techniques and equipment, the operation of ventilation systems and air hygiene sampling.

The course is a good base to ensure that all projects are tackled with professionalism and integrity and allows those that take the course to certify work carried out.

Course Overview and Breakdown

Aims: To teach personnel the correct techniques of ductwork cleaning, the principles and methods of cleaning along with the technical theory

For prices and schedule please contact us on 0870 6092080

1. Introduction

• Why clean ductwork?

2. Theory

• Safety of operators and client care
• Awareness of complications that may be encountered i.e. BMS, Sensors, Internal Data Transmission (Older Systems), Contamination into Working Environment
• Different methods of cleaning i.e. brush, vacuum, air blast, chemical spray, scrape.

3. Hands On Experience

• How to cut and fit access panels
• Use of CCTV to inspect
• How to overcome obstacles i.e. airturns, dampers etc.
• How to check fire dampers
• How to check VCDs
• How to determine location of access panels
• Inspection of different components i.e. VAV system, internal instrumentation, heater batteries.
• Inspection of air cooled chiller units and cleaning of core

4.Specialised Cleaning Equipment

• Use of Rotary Brush Machine
  • Correct set up
  • Brush selection
  • Cable selection
  • Dos and Don'ts of use
  • Practical experience
• Use of Air Extraction Unit
  • Correct set up
  • Filter change and selection
  • Air volume selection for extraction
  • Recontamination control of working environment
• Use of Vacuum Equipment
  • Correct use of units
  • How to double extraction power by multi banking
  • Use of VAV and RB combined
  • How to empty and change filters on site without re-contamination
  • Use of class one HEPA vacuums
  • Dos and Don'ts of use
• Scrape and Crawl Method
  • Ductwork suspension safety
  • Use of scrapers in hazardous situations
  • Hazards to watch for
  • Operator risks
• Chemical Spray
  • Use of foaming equipment
  • Theory
  • Practical use
  • Application i.e. grease, heating coils etc.

5. Special Cleaning Operations

• Methods and Applications
• Hospitals
• Chemical plants
• Clean rooms
• Pharmaceutical areas
• Bomb damage
• Petrochemical
• Care and maintenance of Cleaning Equipment
  • Brush machines
  • Air Extraction units
  • Vacuum units

6. Practical Session

• Use all equipment on actual mock up ductwork system

7. Theory Session

• Revise all previously taught subjects, followed by an examination of trainee's grasp of knowledge and practical ability
• Award of competency certificate