Background Ventilation Assessment of Existing Buildings Training
The IAA are the only organisation to have developed a process for background Ventilation and Air Tightness Testing Training with technical input by Build Test Solutions (BTS) that is approved by TrustMark. This approach addresses background ventilation requirements under pathway A and B of PAS 2035 and provides an alternative for pathway C whilst not replacing the airtightness testing requirements.
When your in-house staff have completed the training course and are listed on the IAA Approved Register this enables them to use the process to avoid the unnecessary install of trickle vents and door undercuts where sufficient background ventilation is proven. Download this leaflet for further information.
What does the training course include?
This two-day course is both practical and knowledge based. On successful completion you will gain a certificate of competency in background ventilation assessment of existing buildings allowing you to register with the Elmhurst Air Tightness Scheme and also become an IAA Approved Background Ventilation Assessor to enable you to use the process. Those approved will be listed on The IAA website as being able to use the process to assess the need for background ventilation and will be able to provide evidence to support the lodgement of measures.
Course agenda:
This course is available to all individuals including IAA ‘end-to-end’ members who want to become ‘Approved Ventilation & Air Tightness Testers’.
If I complete the course am I approved to carry out testing?
There is a requirement for those individuals carrying out testing to be certified by the Elmhurst Air Tightness Scheme, or the Air Tightness Testing and Measuring Association (ATTMA) and training is being offered to those installers who wish to pursue this route.
Please note the process does not replace the air tightness qualification under the certification scheme but instead builds on the use of this equipment. This provides a more specific assessment of background ventilation along with a more comprehensive approach to ventilation assessment based on actual performance of the property pre and post installation. This is an approach to address background ventilation requirements under pathway A and B of PAS 2035 and provides an alternative for pathway C whilst not replacing the airtightness testing requirements.
Pricing
Course Price: £525 + VAT per delegate
Registration costs: On successful completion, all individuals will need to sign up to The IAA scheme at a cost of £250 per annum (this includes registration, annual surveillance and CPD). Scheme registration is free to IAA end-to-end members
Please note all who participate in the course will need to register with Elmhurst Air Tightness Scheme or ATTMA, joining fees will apply to both schemes. For more information on current pricing please contact Elmhurst Air Tightness Scheme or ATTMA directly.
When your in-house staff have completed the training course and are listed on the IAA Approved Register this enables them to use the process to avoid the unnecessary install of trickle vents and door undercuts where sufficient background ventilation is proven. Download this leaflet for further information.
What does the training course include?
This two-day course is both practical and knowledge based. On successful completion you will gain a certificate of competency in background ventilation assessment of existing buildings allowing you to register with the Elmhurst Air Tightness Scheme and also become an IAA Approved Background Ventilation Assessor to enable you to use the process. Those approved will be listed on The IAA website as being able to use the process to assess the need for background ventilation and will be able to provide evidence to support the lodgement of measures.
Course agenda:
- Building Regulation
- Competent Persons Scheme
- PAS 2035 ventilation requirements
- Measuring buildings
- Health & safety
- Building preparation and testing standards
- Using the pulse software as one of the approved routes
- Competency and practical test
This course is available to all individuals including IAA ‘end-to-end’ members who want to become ‘Approved Ventilation & Air Tightness Testers’.
If I complete the course am I approved to carry out testing?
There is a requirement for those individuals carrying out testing to be certified by the Elmhurst Air Tightness Scheme, or the Air Tightness Testing and Measuring Association (ATTMA) and training is being offered to those installers who wish to pursue this route.
Please note the process does not replace the air tightness qualification under the certification scheme but instead builds on the use of this equipment. This provides a more specific assessment of background ventilation along with a more comprehensive approach to ventilation assessment based on actual performance of the property pre and post installation. This is an approach to address background ventilation requirements under pathway A and B of PAS 2035 and provides an alternative for pathway C whilst not replacing the airtightness testing requirements.
Pricing
Course Price: £525 + VAT per delegate
Registration costs: On successful completion, all individuals will need to sign up to The IAA scheme at a cost of £250 per annum (this includes registration, annual surveillance and CPD). Scheme registration is free to IAA end-to-end members
Please note all who participate in the course will need to register with Elmhurst Air Tightness Scheme or ATTMA, joining fees will apply to both schemes. For more information on current pricing please contact Elmhurst Air Tightness Scheme or ATTMA directly.
| Duration | Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 17/02/2025 | 18/02/2025 |