- Location: Mountrath Enterprise Park, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois
- Duration: 3 Days
Course details
AIM:
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and related knowledge to enable them to carry out Air Pressure Testing. Since 1st July 2008 all new single dwellings are required to have an Air Pressure Test.
OBJECTIVES:
The programme will provide an extensive insight into Air Pressure Testing and the recommended use of the equipment to prepare candidates for the end of programme examinations leading to certification.
The course will help participants to understand:
Air Pressure Tests used to evaluate the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings
Air Leakage Testing which helps to identify areas of a building experiencing excessive ventilation heat loss
Air Leakage Testing to determine the effectiveness of fire-stop between adjacent houses and apartments
How Air Leakage Testing plays a vital role in building an A-Rate house
CONTENT:
- Module 1 Introduction
- Module 2 Health & Safety
- Module 3 Understanding Air Pressure Testing
- Module 4 Regulation & Legislation
- Module 5 Air Pressure Standards
- Module 6 Requirements for Testing
- Module 7 Air Pressure Test Equipment
- Module 8 Carrying out the Test
- Module 9 Test Reports
- Module 10 Practical Training Workshop on relevant Equipment & System Applications
- Module 11 Assessment
TRAINEE PROFILE: Persons interested in energy efficiency
CERTIFICATION: Certified course that conforms to the EN 13829 Standard & the ATTMA TS-1 method and is endorsed by BINDT, a UKAS accredited organisation
Updated on 08 November, 2015About Midland Energy Training & Assessment Centre METAC
METAC Training is the largest energy training and assessment centre in Ireland and the UK and trains approximately 2,700 people annually. Their realistic training facilities equip people with practical skills for the modern workforce that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, FETAC/QQI, City & Guilds, UKAS, Bord Gais and OFTEC, amongst others. All cTheirses They run are independently certified and verified by external agencies.
In September 2010, They invested and installed a 16 metre 6KW wind turbine and accompanying Photovoltaic systems at Their centre which was supported and grant aided by Laois Partnership Ltd. making us the first and only training centre to do so. This facility now allows us to expand Their renewable energy training to incorporate wind training.
On completion of Their cTheirses all participants are equipped with practical skills that are nationally recognised by FAS/SOLAS, Bord Gais, City & Guilds and OFTEC.
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