Course Overview
This domestic ventilation training and assessment has been designed to provide the necessary skills in testing, commissioning, handover, servicing and fault-finding of ventilation systems in accordance with the latest Minimum Technical Competency documents (MTC). It is also relevant for those working in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
| Please note: this training event is provided in conjunction with EnviroVent Ltd or Train the Trade. |
Course Eligibility
This course is ideal for Domestic Existing Energy Assessors, New Build Energy Assessors, and a range of Retrofit Professionals, including Retrofit Assessors, Coordinators, and Designers. It’s also tailored for individuals engaged in site-based testing and assessments within properties, such as Airtightness Testers, Background Ventilation Testers and Thermography Inspectors.
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course; however understanding or experience with ventilation systems is recommended.
Accreditation
Completion of this course will satisfy the entry requirements to join the Elmhurst Ventilation Scheme
- 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
- Competent Person Schemes
- Commissioning of a mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit
- Inspection and testing
- Certification and documentation of a mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit
Assessments
EnviroVent is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of low energy, sustainable domestic ventilation equipment designed to create all year round, healthy fresh and ideal indoor environments. Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire at our carbon neutral head office, our passion for providing good indoor air quality is as strong now as it was 30 years ago.
Once you have purchased the course, your details will be shared with EnviroVent Ltd for processing and confirming the course booking.
Train The Trade is proud to be providing exceptional training in our brand-new state of the art training centre, nestled in the heart of Essex, proudly supporting the local trade community and colleges.
We offer a variety of different courses including Plumbing, Renewables, Domestic & Commercial Gas, and Refrigeration across both of our centres in a friendly and supportive environment, ensuring that every experience is a positive one.
When considering a training provider, you should consider accreditation, instructor qualifications, price & availability, our training centre was established to deliver that and so much more.
All visitors will also have the opportunity to view the latest technologies from Daikin, including Air to Water and Air to Air Heating and Cooling as they pass through the Daikin Sustainable Home Centre.
Once you have purchased the course, your details will be shared with Train the Trade for processing and confirming the course booking.
December 2025
| Date | Duration | Delivery | Location | Places left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 09:30 | 2 Days | Classroom | Train the Trade, Rayleigh | 8 |
