HVAC System Air Filtration for Clean Healthy Indoor Air Quality

This free online CPD course from BESA Academy is presented by Camfil and provides practical guidance on HVAC system air filtration for clean, healthy indoor air quality. Air filtration is the best proven technology for the removal of hazardous airborne particles. This course covers practical measures that can be used as a strategy to deliver clean, safe air inside buildings, addressing concerns including traffic air pollution particles in cities and Covid-19 droplet aerosol virus particles inside buildings.

This course is free of charge and CIBSE accredited for CPD. Download your certificate on completion.

What You Will Learn

This 30-minute course covers:

• Why air filtration is the best proven technology for removing hazardous airborne particles
• The concerns around traffic air pollution particles in cities and Covid-19 droplet aerosol virus particles inside buildings
• Practical measures that can be used as a strategy to deliver clean, safe air inside buildings
• HVAC system maintenance with use of PPE in adherence to current safety guidance
• How to achieve enhanced air filter efficiency
• How to reduce running costs using Low Energy Air Filters
• Best practices for selecting and maintaining air filtration systems

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for HVAC engineers and installers responsible for air filtration systems, building services designers and consultants specifying ventilation and air quality solutions, facilities and building managers maintaining indoor air quality, health and safety professionals responsible for workplace air quality, and anyone involved in the design, installation, or maintenance of HVAC systems where indoor air quality is a priority.

Why HVAC Air Filtration Matters

Indoor air quality is essential for health, wellbeing, and productivity. Poor indoor air quality can result from traffic pollution particles entering buildings, airborne virus particles such as Covid-19, dust, allergens, and other contaminants. Air filtration is the best proven technology for removing hazardous airborne particles and delivering clean, safe air.

Understanding how to select, install, and maintain effective air filtration systems, including the use of Low Energy Air Filters to reduce running costs while enhancing efficiency, is essential for anyone responsible for HVAC systems and indoor air quality.

The Benefits of This Course

Completing this course will help you:

• Understand why air filtration is critical for clean, healthy indoor air
• Recognise the concerns around traffic pollution and airborne virus particles
• Apply practical measures to deliver clean, safe air inside buildings
• Maintain HVAC systems safely with appropriate use of PPE
• Achieve enhanced air filter efficiency while reducing running costs
• Select and specify Low Energy Air Filters for improved performance
• Earn CIBSE-accredited CPD to support your professional development

Course Format

Duration: 30 minutes
Format: 100% online, self-paced
Assessment: Knowledge check questions at the end of the course
Certification: CPD certificate available to download on completion
Accreditation: CIBSE accredited
Cost: Free of charge

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is HVAC air filtration important for indoor air quality?
HVAC air filtration removes airborne particles such as dust, pollen, pollution, and microorganisms from the air circulating within buildings. Effective filtration helps improve indoor air quality, protect occupant health, and create more comfortable and productive indoor environments.

What types of contaminants can air filtration systems remove?
Air filtration systems can remove a wide range of airborne particles, including traffic pollution, dust, allergens, bacteria, and virus-carrying droplets. High-performance filters can capture very fine particles that would otherwise circulate within indoor spaces.

How does air filtration help reduce the spread of airborne viruses?
Air filters can capture aerosol particles that may carry viruses, helping to reduce the concentration of airborne contaminants in indoor environments. When combined with proper ventilation and maintenance, filtration plays an important role in improving indoor air hygiene.

Who should take this course?
This course is suitable for HVAC engineers, installers, building services designers, facilities managers, health and safety professionals, and anyone responsible for specifying, installing, or maintaining ventilation and air filtration systems.

What are Low Energy Air Filters?
Low Energy Air Filters are designed to deliver high filtration performance while reducing energy consumption in HVAC systems. They help maintain clean air while lowering operational costs and improving overall system efficiency.

How long does the course take to complete?
The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. It is delivered online and can be taken at your own pace, allowing you to complete the training at a convenient time.

Is the course accredited for CPD?
Yes. This course is accredited by CIBSE for continuing professional development (CPD), allowing participants to gain recognised training that supports their ongoing professional development.

Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. After successfully completing the course and knowledge check questions, you will be able to download a CPD certificate confirming your participation.