Target audience
The course is designed primarily for maintenance technicians and those wanting an introduction to the principles of testing, validating and changing HEPA filters that are installed in air handling systems, forming part of a biocontainment barrier.
Requirements and qualifications
Participants will be expected to have the basic knowledge of HEPA filtration. An understanding of testing and validation would be advantageous but is not necessary.
Course description
The course is designed to provide an understanding of HEPA filters, from their background and grading, to testing and handling, finishing on changing and disposal. Covering both the volumetric and face-scanning methods of testing it refers to standards EN 1822-1 and BS EN ISO 14644-3:2019.
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the history, construction and grading of HEPA filters.
- Explain the principles of the volumetric method of testing and validating HEPA filters.
- Explain to the principles of face scanning testing and validating HEPA filters.
- Explain the principles of changing HEPA filters via the safe change (bag-out, bag-in) method.
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Next steps
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