NAPIT Training, in partnership with Elmhurst Energy, is pleased to be offering a brand-new course on Domestic Ventilation. Responding to growing industry demand, the BPEC Domestic Ventilation course has been designed for experienced electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers, and heating engineers seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of domestic ventilation systems.
The course covers the installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and provision of information for fixed Domestic Ventilation Systems. With this course, tradespeople will be qualified to test and commission ventilation systems for retrofitting and offer ventilation reports in addition to the other services they provide.
A ventilation report is carried out to show compliance with Approved Document Part F of the Building Regulations. It is a requirement for new build properties to have a ventilation report as part of new build compliance.
It also plays a key role in retrofit projects, helping to ensure that improvements to the building fabric and services do not compromise indoor air quality or increase the risk of condensation and mould. The Domestic Ventilation course has been structured to meet the requirements of the Approved Document Part F of the Building Regulations 2020 and is recognised as an approved demonstration of competence for Competent Person Schemes.
NAPIT Training will offer the course across four training centres: Mansfield, Bristol, Oldham, and Potters Bar. It will take place over two days, and the assessments consist of a combination of practical and theoretical examinations.
The course covers:
- The requirements of the Approved Document Part F of the Building Regulations 2020
- The installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and provision of information for fixed Domestic Ventilation Systems
- Domestic ventilation in context
- Airflow requirements and calculations
- Health and safety
Brett Forster, Head of Training, said: “NAPIT is committed to training tradespeople to the highest industry standards, while ensuring they have the right skills to help the UK achieve its government-set targets. With new build homes required to issue a ventilation report and rising demand from the retrofit sector, this qualification offers NAPIT members a valuable opportunity to future-proof their business and expand their services.”
Josh Wakeling, Head of Training at Elmhurst Energy, added: “We are delighted to be working alongside NAPIT to deliver this important training. Ventilation is a critical part of building performance and compliance, not only for new builds but also for retrofit projects under PAS 2035.
“This course ensures that tradespeople have the competence and confidence to meet regulatory requirements while supporting healthier, more energy-efficient homes.”
