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Background Ventilation Assessment of Existing Dwellings (On Demand/Classroom)

Course length 2 Days (1 Practical Day)
Suitable for Energy or Retrofit Professionals with no qualifications in Airtightness Testing
Qualifications Certificate of Competency in Background Ventilation Assessment of Existing Buildings + 10 Hours CPD

Elmhurst’s Background Ventilation Assessment Training equips energy and retrofit professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to conduct Background Ventilation Tests for UK dwellings in line with PAS 2035. Upon completion, learners will also earn 10 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

This comprehensive two-day course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience, ensuring that learners can safely and accurately perform Background Ventilation Tests. Learners will gain a thorough understanding of the requirements for Background Ventilation Testing under PAS 2035 and will be trained in the use of the necessary software for conducting these tests.

Carrying out pre and post Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) installation testing will provide evidence as to whether additional background ventilation is required. This is a popular route for confirming PAS 2035: 2023 compliance, as if results deem it suitable, this can negate the need to install additional ventilation such as trickle vents or door undercuts. This can potentially reduce costs and disruption, whilst ensuring background ventilation is only installed when absolutely necessary.

Course Delivery: Important Information

Elmhurst has streamlined the training process to maximise your hands-on learning experience for delivering Background Ventilation Tests. To make the most of your 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 (1 Day)
    After booking, you’ll receive access to four 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 1 day to complete.
  3. Attend Practical Day (1 Day)
    Spend a day applying your knowledge through hands-on experience with pulse testing equipment.
  4. Complete Competency Test
    Upon successfully passing the competency test, you will be awarded a Certificate of Competency in Background Ventilation Assessment of Existing Buildings.

Should you wish to complete and lodge valid Background Ventilation Tests within the funded retrofit market (For the Energy Company Obligation etc), you will need to be a member with both Elmhurst’s AirTightness Scheme and the Insulation Assurance Authority (IAA).

Prerequisites

Are you a Level 1 Airtightness Tester? – See Elmhurst’s BVT Upskill course.

This course is suitable for existing energy and retrofit professionals. However, the following prerequisites must be met before booking/attending this course:

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

The theory training consists of 4 modules:

  • Module 2 – An Introduction to Background Ventilation Testing
  • Module 3 – The test equipment
  • Module 4 – Ventilation
  • Module 5 – The importance of measurement

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

The practical day consists of 1-day on site, using the Blower Door or Pulse equipment. This also includes a practical competency test.

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August 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
21 Aug 2025 09:30 2 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
£895.00 + VAT

September 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
3 Sep 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers PULSE air test technology.  3
£895.00 + VAT
4 Sep 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers BLOWER DOOR air test technology.  2
£895.00 + VAT
25 Sep 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand ECO House and Training Rooms at West Lothian College, Livingston 2
£895.00 + VAT

October 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
14 Oct 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers PULSE air test technology.  4
£895.00 + VAT
15 Oct 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers BLOWER DOOR air test technology.  2
£895.00 + VAT

November 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
25 Nov 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand ECO House and Training Rooms at West Lothian College, Livingston 2
£895.00 + VAT
25 Nov 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers PULSE air test technology.  4
£895.00 + VAT
26 Nov 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers BLOWER DOOR air test technology.  2
£895.00 + VAT

December 2025

Date Duration Delivery Location Places left
11 Dec 2025 09:30 2 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
£895.00 + VAT
16 Dec 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers PULSE air test technology.  4
£895.00 + VAT
17 Dec 2025 09:30 2 Days (1 Practical Day) Classroom On Demand Lutterworth. Please note, this training date only covers BLOWER DOOR air test technology.  2
£895.00 + VAT

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