The following is an abbreviated list of the curriculum.
Introduction
Goals of Certification
Statement of Principles and Ethics
Applicable Legislation; NFPA, IMC and jurisdictional by-laws
Professionalism
Responsibility of Service Providers (Standards of Practice)
Accountability
Theoretical Concepts
Heat & cooking
Air Movement
Fire
Cleaning
Review NFPA #96 and Local Fire Codes
Understanding the local Fire and Building Codes and Standards as they relate to kitchen exhaust systems
What a cleaner needs to know about the Fire Codes to be able to report deficiencies to the system owner
Understanding Exhaust System Components
Hoods - Ducts - Fans
Working safely around fire suppression equipment
Auxiliary equipment
Understand Inspections (for Cleanliness)
What the AHJ is looking for from you
The limits of your responsibility
Inspection guidelines
Need for access
Environmental Safety
EPA Requirements
Wastewater Management
Safety
OSHA/WHMIS (review)
Skin & Body Protection
Eye/Ear Protection
To & From the job
Washing Equipment
Ladders
Confined Space
Lock Out
First Aid (review)
Demonstrations
Installation of Listed access panels
Installation of hinge kits
Installation of rooftop grease containment systems
Photography -- How and what pictures to take to assure your customer that you have completed the job. We will take you to restaurant kitchens where you can practice.
Paperwork
How to create a paper trail, that will protect you and provide necessary information to satisfy the AHJ, property owners and insurance companies
Understanding the forms: Cleaning Proposal, Cleaning Performance Form, Job Service Report, After-Service Follow-Up Report
As an outcome of the above curriculum, the participant should have a solid foundation of the fundamental skills and knowledge of the Codes to be able to perform the tasks of both inspecting (for cleanliness) and cleaning kitchen exhaust systems.
The following is an abbreviated list of the curriculum.