P601 Examination and Testing of LEV Systems

P601 – EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF LEV SYSTEMS

This P601 LEV Course is offered in both Webinar and Face-to-Face formats.  For some dates parallel courses are being run in both formats.

Webinars are conducted ‘live’ using the Zoom platform while face-to-face courses are normally held at the Hilton Hotel. Leicester.

When booking do make sure that you select the most suitable option for your delegates.

Payment is not required at checkout.  Invoices will be sent approx 5-6 weeks before the course.

P601 is a comprehensive 4-day training programme which covers the theory and practice for LEV practitioners to undertake the Maintenance, Examination & Testing of LEV plant.

OXYL8 Rubber Duck RoxxyAt the end of the course delegates will possess the fundamental knowledge of how to undertake a competent CoSHH Reg 9 “Thorough Examination and Test” (TExT) on LEV plant.

The course follows closely the guidance outlined in HSE’s HSG258 (a copy of which will be provided as part of the course materials).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of P601 course, delegates will be able to:

  • Evaluate basic LEV systems.
  • Understand basic design elements.
  • Calculate airflows, velocities, etc.
  • Complete CoSHH Reg 9 Statutory Examinations (TExTs).
  • Select and use the appropriate LEV test equipment.
  • Identify faults and make suitable remedial recommendations
  • Record TExT results in a suitable format.

PRE-REQUISITES

Prior knowledge of LEV plant and proficiency in basic maths (eg. areas of circles, square roots, etc). No other specialist knowledge is necessary.

IS THE P601 TRAINING COURSE FOR YOU?

P601 is ideal for LEV Specialists, engineers, supervisors, managers, health & safety professionals and technical staff involved in LEV plant specification, design, testing, checking or management.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The P601 proficiency qualification can be combined with other BOHS proficiency modules including P602 , P603 , P604 and M200 .  This may permit delegates to go forward and achieve additional professional recognition.

Upon successfully completing the P601 LEV Course delegates may then complete the remaining ‘P’ series courses which will contribute towards gaining a Certificate of Operational Competence in Control.  This carries the privilege of being able to use the post-nominal letters ‘CoC (Control)

Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register LogoThe award of CoC(Control) together with gaining the M200 qualification may then allow the delegate to be awarded LFOH(S) – Licentiate of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene and also permit entry into the Professional Standards Register for “Occupational Hygienists and other Specialists”.  See BOHS and our OXYL8 CoC/PSR Newsletter for further details.

P601 COURSE PROGRAMME

Day 1

  • Legislation, ACoPs and Guidance.
  • Principles of good control.
  • The role and content of an LEV TExT Assessment.
  • Sources and emissions
  • Introduction to hoods

Day 2

  • Principles of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)
  • LEV system components (Hoods, Ducting, Filters, Fans etc)
  • LEV systems (detailed considerations)
  • Dilution ventilation/make-up air systems.
  • Special control systems (LVHV, Push-Pull etc)
  • Balancing LEV Systems
  • Discharge arrangements

Day 3

  • Basic LEV design standards/Aerodynamics
  • LEV Measurement and Testing practices/procedures
  • Instrumentation and equipment
  • Performance criteria for LEV
  • Record keeping
  • Short Formative Practical Assessment (face-to-face or on-line).

Day 4

  • Revision for Written Practical examination
  • Written Practical examination (2 hrs, “open book“)
  • Revision for Written Theory examination
  • Written Theory examination (1 hr 45m, “closed book“)
  • Webinar course exams are taken ‘online’

FEES

£1300 (+exam fee of £265*) + VAT / delegate

* Exam Fees reviewed by BOHS Jan each year

FOLLOW-ON COURSES

Following on from the P601 course you may wish to consider the P604 Performance Evaluation and Management of LEV Systems course, or the OXYL8 P602 LEV Training Course as your next step?

SUCCESS with OXYL8

OXYL8 LEV Course MaterialsWe work very hard with all our students to ensure they gain significant knowledge from the course …  and secure a pass ….. first time.  Our Delegates will also receive comprehensive course support materials, handouts, pre-course guides etc.

Our pass rates are excellent!

Following on from the course additional Mentoring support is available from our Tutors on a one-to-one basis via Zoom.  Delegates can choose and book a date and time  online which is convenient to both themselves and the Tutor.

Tutors

Amy Jackson

Amy Jackson

BSc GradIOSH AFOH

Hazel Griffiths

Hazel Griffiths

BSc CoC(Control) LFOH

Dan Colledge

Dan Colledge

CoC(Control) LFOH(S)

Bill Cassells

Bill Cassells

BSc MSc DSH CEng CMIOSH FSOE FIPlantE FRSH RSP

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Amy   – Amy Jackson
Hazel – Hazel Griffiths
Dan    – Dan Colledge
Bill      – Bill Cassells

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