RPE Training
From foundational user training to advanced maintenance and tester skills. Practical, accredited courses delivered on-site or at our Essex facility.
Navigating the requirements for respiratory protection can be complex. We provide clear, practical training solutions to ensure your team uses RPE effectively and safely. Our courses range from foundational user training right through to advanced maintenance and tester skills. Proper RPE training is the cornerstone of a safe working environment — let us help you build that foundation.
With over 20 years of experience and full Fit2Fit accreditation, we deliver all courses on-site across the UK or at our Essex facility. Refresher courses are also available — please contact us for details.
Our Training Courses
Basic RPE Training
~1 hour · Up to 8 candidatesEssential Fit2Fit preparation for first-time users. Covers how to correctly don and doff RPE and perform pre-use checks before a Face Fit Test. Fitting RPE incorrectly can lead to test failure and exposure to contaminated air.
We recommend candidates follow up with a full RPE training course.
RPE Training
3–4 hours · Up to 8 candidatesComprehensive user training covering regulations, mask checking before donning, types of filters, maintenance, storage, checks whilst wearing, correct doffing, and — most importantly — correct fitting. This is the biggest cause of failure and exposure.
Covers all RPE types from FFPs (disposables) to full face masks. Each candidate receives a certificate upon completion. Ideally taken before a Face Fit Test.
RPE Maintenance — Competent Person
3–4 hours · Up to 8 candidatesAdvanced course for half and full face RPE, aimed at supervisors or competent employees selected by their employer. Candidates are trained to record, check and maintain employees' RPE as required by law.
Covers responsibilities and duties of a competent person, the law and regulations they must follow, recording and reading checklists, maintenance, types of RPE and filters, misuse of RPE, correct pre-use checks, and awareness of Assigned Protection Factors. Each candidate receives a certificate upon completion.
Qualitative Fit Test Training
4–5 hours · Up to 6 candidatesIn-house training for companies who want to offer Qualitative Fit Testing to their employees, carried out by their own Health & Safety or appointed personnel. You will be trained to an HSE Fit Tester level, complying with all HSE standards and regulations.
Note: This course does not provide Fit2Fit accreditation. Candidates must have good knowledge and experience with RPE to Competent Person standard. Includes theory test and practical demonstration. Each candidate receives a certificate upon successful completion.
Open Courses Available
Scheduled training dates for individuals and small groups at our Essex facility.
Book Training for Your Team
On-site training across the UK, or at our Essex facility. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
Call us on 01268 520962