TrainingOur CoursesUpcoming Training Dates Understanding ISO 8573 What Does This Course Cover? ISO 8573 has many parts and this training course will guide, direct and explain the necessity to combine all parts whether you are a supplier, consultant, service provider, or user of compressed air. The course provides a tutorial to help you understand where these contaminants come from, how they can affect compressed air systems and how they are best removed. Enrolling on this course will help you understand how and why ISO 8573 should be correctly used an interpreted, how validation is different from indicative testing and how accurate reporting is essential for high purity compressed air systems. The course is made up of an e-learning self-study module, a Zoom virtual classroom with an expert instructor and your peers, and a final online examination leading to your BCAS certificate in “Understanding ISO 8573 – The Compressed Air Quality Standard” Why should I Take This Blended learning course? This course will help you to: Understand the necessity of ISO 8573 parts 1 – 9 and why all parts are required to be used in conjunction with each other. Understand Class zero and what it means Understand the differences between Validation, Verification, & Indicative testing Understand the use and accuracy of the different types of equipment available Understand the importance of correct sampling methodology Understand accurate recording and reporting and its importance The course content includes: Module 1 The differences between Validation, Verification, & Indicative testing. ISO 8573 The compressed air quality standards How to specify air purity in accordance with ISO 8573 Understanding Class Zero Module 2 Compressed air quality testing ISO 8573 and the compressed air user ISO 8573 and the Air treatment equipment manufacturers Validation / Verification of air quality The importance of parts 1 – 9 of ISO 8573 Testing Sampling & flow methodology Contaminants and microbiological contamination control Module 3 Indicative testing Test equipment selection Particle counters Hygrometers Chemical detector tubes Photo Ionisation devices Chemical detector tubes What Will I Take Away With Me? The BCAS-generated air quality testing template A certificate of attendance with BCAS CPD accreditation. The BCAS Understanding ISO 8573 Compressed Air Quality Standard (BPG107) guide. The BCAS fact sheet Compressed Air Quality Testing (FS705) Document. What Prior Knowledge is Required of Attendees? A general understanding of hazards relating to compressed air quality and/ or the HACCP processs. This course is suitable for Compressed air system Owners/Users/ QA managers, and personnel responsible for the delivery of clean dried compressed air to production facilities. Suitable for compressed air system manufacturers / distribution and inspection employees. Any role that includes responsibility for the compressed air system air quality. For further information about this course, please email training@bcas.org.uk or call 02038561754.