Domestic Ventilation Training Course
Why Do We Need Domestic Ventilation?
1. Improves Air Quality
• Ventilation removes indoor pollutants (e.g., carbon dioxide, VOCs, and odours) and ensures a fresh supply of oxygen.
2. Controls Moisture
• Everyday activities like cooking and showering generate moisture. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation, mould, and mildew, which can damage the property and impact health.
3. Supports Health
• Proper ventilation reduces allergens, dust, and harmful gases (e.g., carbon monoxide and radon), minimizing respiratory issues and other health risks.
4. Removes Odors and Pollutants
• It eliminates unpleasant smells from cooking, cleaning products, and pets while reducing indoor air pollution from furniture and building materials.
5. Enhances Thermal Comfort
• In warm weather, ventilation helps regulate indoor temperatures and complements cooling systems, improving energy efficiency.
6. Protects the Structure
• Excess moisture can cause structural damage, such as rot or peeling paint. Ventilation helps prevent dampness, prolonging the lifespan of the building.
Types of Domestic Ventilation
• Natural Ventilation: Open windows, vents, or gaps allow air to circulate freely.
• Mechanical Ventilation: Systems like extractor fans or heat recovery systems (MVHR) provide controlled airflow, especially in airtight homes.
In summary, domestic ventilation is essential for maintaining a healthy, comfortable living environment and protecting the structure of a home.
Why should I complete the NICEIC Domestic Ventilation training course?
The NICEIC Domestic Ventilation Training Course is a course designed, written and delivered by industry professionals. The two-day course is aimed at anyone with an interest in installing ventilation systems, particularly experienced electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers and heating engineers looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of domestic ventilation systems.
The course meets the minimum technical competency requirement for Installers looking to apply to join a Competent Person Scheme in England and Wales for Domestic Ventilation Systems. It is also relevant for installers working in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What does the NICEIC domestic ventilation training course cover?
The domestic ventilation training and assessment has been designed to provide the necessary skills in design, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and fault-finding of ventilation systems in accordance with the latest National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Minimum Technical Competency documents (MTC). It also looks at legal requirements, why ventilation is important and the different types of ventilation available. At the end of the course, delegates will have received both theoretical and practical training, including the commissioning of a working MVHR system.
What does the NICEIC domestic ventilation training course involve?
Day 1
- Fundamental working principles of ventilation systems
- Minimum legal requirements
- The types of ventilation systems
- Passive Stack Ventilation
- Intermittent extract fans
- Continuous Mechanical Extract Systems
- Continuous Mechanical Extract Systems with Heat Recovery
- Why ventilation is important
- The varying techniques used for installation of the different systems
- The pitfalls associated with poor workmanship and misuse of ventilation systems
- Basic system design
- Preparation prior to installation
Day 2
- Competent Person Schemes
- Commissioning of a mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit
- Inspection and testing
- Certification and documentation of a mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit
- Assessment
NICEIC certification upon successfully passing the training and assessment course.