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Level 1 Airtightness Testing (On Demand/Classroom)

Course length 3 Days (1 Practical Day)
Suitable for New entrants with no previous experience
Qualifications Level 1 Airtightness Testing Qualification + 10 Hours CPD

Elmhurst’s Level 1 Airtightness Testing training offers new entrants, as well as existing energy and retrofit professionals, the essential skills and knowledge required to conduct full air pressure/airtightness tests for Level 1 UK properties. In addition, learners completing this course will earn 10 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

During this three-day course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry, covering key principles of testing and the regulations and standards that govern the process. You will also receive hands-on experience with the equipment, which will be introduced and explained during the classroom-based/practical part of the course.

Upon completion, you will be qualified to conduct Level 1 air pressure testing for buildings, covering simple structures up to 4,000 m³.

Course Delivery: Important Information

Elmhurst has streamlined the qualification process to maximise your hands-on learning experience for delivering airtightness tests. To make the most of your instructor-led practical training day, it’s essential to complete the On-Demand Theory Training before attending. Please note: Failure to complete the theory modules in advance may result in forfeiting your place on the practical day.

How It Works:

  1. Book Your Practical Day
    Choose a date from the available options below. Please note, if you are wanting to see both blower door and pulse testing equipment, you will need to book each practical day (2-days). Please contact the training team to discuss further.
  2. Complete On Demand Theory Training (2 Days)
    After booking, you’ll receive access to five theory modules, which must be completed before your practical day. A full module breakdown is available in the dropdown below. We expect that this part of the course will take 2 days to complete.
  3. Attend Practical Day (1 Day)
    Spend a day applying your knowledge through hands-on experience with blower door or pulse testing equipment.
  4. Complete 3 Live Test Cases
    After the practical day, you’ll need to conduct airtightness tests on three properties of your choosing.
  5. Receive Your Qualification
    Once your live test cases are successfully completed, you’ll receive your official qualification.

Upon qualifying, you will then be eligible to join the Elmhurst Airtightness Scheme, enabling you to certify the dwellings you test.

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for new entrants with no previous energy assessment or retrofit experience. However, the following prerequisites must be met before booking/attending this course:

  • Possess ‘Basic IT Skills’ (As outlined below)

 

The theory training consists of 5 modules:

  • Module 1 – An introduction to Airtightness Testing
  • Module 3 – The test equipment
  • Module 4 – Ventilation
  • Module 5 – The importance of measurements
  • Module 6 – Airtightness Testing requirements

At the end of each module, there will be a short test.

The instructor led practical day is delivered on site and will give learners a chance to use the Blower Door and Pulse pressure testing equipment, which are both approved technologies for air pressure testing. The practical day also includes a practical competency exam.

What is covered?

  • Building Measurement
  • Building Measurement Practical
  • Building preparation & testing standards (TSL1/TM23)
  • Building preparation and testing standards
  • Hands on use of the Pulse and Blower Door testing equipment
  • Open and edit Microsoft Word documents
  • Rename Documents
  • Open and Save Files
  • Save files to Folders
  • Create Zip Folders
  • Navigate your desktop

October 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
14 Oct 2025 09:30 3 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers PULSE air test technology. 2
£1,450.00 + VAT
15 Oct 2025 09:30 3 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers BLOWER DOOR air test technology. Full
£1,450.00 + VAT

November 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
25 Nov 2025 09:30 3 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand ECO House and Training Rooms at West Lothian College, Livingston 2
£1,450.00 + VAT
25 Nov 2025 09:30 3 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers PULSE air test technology. 2
£1,450.00 + VAT
26 Nov 2025 09:30 3 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers BLOWER DOOR air test technology. 4
£1,450.00 + VAT

December 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
11 Dec 2025 09:30 3 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Build Test Solutions, Building 8, The Royal Ordnance Depot, NN7 4PS. Please note, this training date only covers PULSE air test technology.  2
£1,450.00 + VAT
16 Dec 2025 09:30 3 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers PULSE air test technology. 2
£1,450.00 + VAT
17 Dec 2025 09:30 3 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers BLOWER DOOR air test technology. 4
£1,450.00 + VAT

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