DURATION COURSE
1 day
SIR CERTIFICATE
PVS
VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATE
5 years
LOCATION
Stellendam
Languages
Nl, EN, DU
The pressure vacuum supervisor guarantees safe working procedures during the pressure vacuum cleaning activities.
In this course, our experienced instructor will prepare you for the SIR exam Pressure Vacuum Supervisor (PVS), based on requirements set by SIR.
The course consists of theoretical information and provides a complete picture of vacuum cleaning techniques and technical possibilities. The risks and associated safety measures are also discussed. The material is explained in an understandable way, using recognizable practical examples. We continuously adapt the course content to new requirements and changes in the industry.
The SIR exam consists of a theory part. There is no practical exam. In this course we use the SIR pressure vacuum cleaning manual. The theory exam is an ‘open book’ exam, during the exam you may use a paper version of the SIR pressure vacuum cleaning manual.
Renew your certificate?
From September 1, 2024, new SIR guidelines are applied and the trainings and the SIR exams for Pressure Vacuum are updated. That is why, from that date, the ‘extenders’ will also follow the full training (SIR-requirement).
In the overview below, the SIR has shown the changes as of September 2024 that relate to pressure vacuum training, exams and certificates (this overview is only available in Dutch):
20240527 Drukvacuum opleidingen- examens en certificaten vanaf 1 september 2024
In addition to Dutch, the SIR exam (digital) can also be taken in English, German or French. Our courses are taught in Dutch as standard. In consultation this is also possible in other languages.
Please contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Topics
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Definitions and some physical concepts
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Laws and regulations
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Responsibilities
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Equipment and tools
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Operation of vacuum systems
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Personal protective equipment, the right choice and use
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Registration, maintenance and testing
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SIR requirements pressure vacuum equipment
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Workplace, safety requirements and risks
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Work procedures and cleaning methods
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SIR loading schedule
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Determine your hose choice
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Implementing and monitoring the cleaning process
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Definitions and some physical concepts
-
Laws and regulations
-
Responsibilities
-
Equipment and tools
-
Operation of vacuum systems
-
Personal protective equipment, the right choice and use
-
Registration, maintenance and testing
-
SIR requirements pressure vacuum equipment
-
Workplace, safety requirements and risks
-
Work procedures and cleaning methods
-
SIR loading schedule
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Determine your hose choice
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Implementing and monitoring the cleaning process
COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
The duration of the course is 1 day (SIR requirement) including the SIR exam. SIR exam will be done in the afternoon. The course and the exam will take place at our SIR certified training location in Stellendam (near Rotterdam).
For Pressure Vacuum Supervisor candidates, the SIR applies the following certification requirements:
- to be at least 18 years of age
- to be in possession of a valid VCA
- to be in possession of a valid identification document
SIR EXAM PVS
The exam consists of 40 theory questions (multiple choice questions). This is an ‘open book’ exam, during the exam you may use a paper version of the SIR pressure vacuum cleaning manual. There is no practical exam.
SIR Certificate PVS
When you have passed the SIR exam, you will receive the SIR certificate for Pressure Vacuum Supervisor. The certificate has a validity of 5 years. The employer has a duty, if warranted, to provide additional training to the user.
EXTENSION SIR CERTIFICATE PVS NOT (YET) APPLICABLE
In accordance with the SIR guidelines, all PVS candidates must complete the full training. Extension will be possible from mid-2029. As soon as we can offer extension courses, we will mention them on our website.
Languages
The SIR exam Pressure Vaccum Supervisor can be requested in addition to the Dutch language in English, German or French. There are also possibilities to follow the course in another language, for more information please contact us by phone +31 186 61 06 64 or send an email to: courses@derc.nl
Course material
The course is based on the SIR manual pressure vacuum cleaning. We will send you the manual digitally as soon as the registration has been processed.
Register
The course duration is 1 day, the SIR exam is taken in the afternoon. The course and the exam take place at our SIR recognized training location in Stellendam (near Rotterdam). Lunch is provided.
Questions?
If you are interested in one of our courses or in case of any questions, please contact us at +31 186 610664 or send an e-mail to opleidingen@derc.nl