Residential ventilation masterclass

Duration

Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours

Purpose/scope

The purpose of training delivered against this standard is to provide candidates with the knowledge to analyse problems caused by air-exchange and damp, and select suitable retrofit ventilation solutions in line with the associated regulations.

The scope of this standard covers:

• overview of regulatory requirements and guidance documents
• how to retrofit mechanical ventilation systems in existing homes
• how to design and specify ventilation systems for part F of the building regulations
• effectiveness of ventilation systems and how they interact with open flue combustion appliances
• performance of commonly used ventilation equipment through data collection and analysis
• how to post-commission certify and test ventilation systems
• how to retrofit ventilation systems as per associated industry regulations

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard is relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• operative and craft
• supervision

Delegate pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However, it would be beneficial if delegate had experience in the relative industry.

Instruction/ supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
• successfully completed training to this standard
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery methods may/may not be used in the delivery of this standard:

• classroom
• e-learning
• remote

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:

• For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes.

Quality assurance

Assured

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal

There is no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.

Approval date

November 2020

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes

Additional information about this standard 

British standards 

https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/  

• BS EN 1997-1 2004+A1:2013 Eurocode 7. Geotechnical design. General rules 
• BS 5250 2011 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings 
• BS 6576 2005+A1:2012 Code of practice for diagnosis of rising damp in walls of buildings and installation of chemical damp-proof courses  

Statutory guidance 

• Approved document F: Approved document F: Means of ventilation (2010 ed. inc. 2010 & 2013 amend’s) 
• Domestic ventilation compliance guide 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ventilation-approved-document-f 

Legislation 

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ 

• Building and Buildings, England and Wales: The Building Regulations 2010. 
• The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 
• Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland 
• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2007