Face Fit Test Train the Trainer

Face Fit Test Train the Trainer

Face Fit Test Train the Trainer equips staff with the knowledge and practical skills to deliver compliant face fit testing within their organisation.

The course covers mask types, fitting principles, legal responsibilities, and qualitative testing methods. Learners gain hands-on experience using testing kits and learn how to assess, record, and troubleshoot fit issues.

This training supports compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations and HSE guidance.

Ideal for health and safety leads, care managers, and training coordinators, it enables organisations to maintain in-house competency, reduce risk, and ensure respiratory protection standards are consistently met.

Why Face Fit Train the Trainer?

The Face Fit Train the Trainer course builds in-house expertise for delivering compliant face fit testing.

• It empowers organisations to meet COSHH and HSE standards without relying on external providers.
• Trainers learn to assess mask fit, conduct qualitative tests, and troubleshoot common issues.
• The course includes hands-on practice with testing kits and record-keeping protocols.
• It ensures staff using RPE are properly protected in high-risk environments.
• Ideal for health and safety leads, care managers, and training coordinators.
• Supports consistent respiratory protection across teams and locations.
• Reduces costs while improving response times and compliance.
• Promotes safer working conditions and legal confidence.
• Strengthens organisational resilience and internal training capacity.

Builds in-house expertise, ensures COSHH compliance, reduces external costs, improves staff safety, and enables rapid, consistent face fit testing across multiple teams and locations.

What does the face fit trainer course cover?

This course will provide those who require it, the knowledge of how to conduct face fit testing using the Qualitative method.

Course content:

• Introduction
• What is face fitting
• Regulations and guidance HSE 282/28
• Qualitative and Quantitative Testing
• Purpose and application of face-fit testing
• Respiratory Requirements / Hazards
• Types of Respirators
• Health effects
• Qualitative Testing Sequence
• Qualitative Practical Face-Fit Testing
• Fit Test Failures and Re-Tests

Who is the face fit instructor training for?

This training is designed for health and safety leads, care managers, training coordinators, and designated staff responsible for conducting face fit testing.

It’s ideal for organisations aiming to build internal capacity and reduce reliance on external providers.

Suitable for sectors where respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is required—such as healthcare, social care, construction, and manufacturing.

Also valuable for compliance officers and team leaders overseeing PPE protocols.

Supports anyone tasked with ensuring staff are properly fitted and protected in high-risk environments. No prior testing experience is required—just a commitment to safe, compliant practice.

Where is the training conducted?

We offer training in two formats: On-Site at your location and Classroom at our offices. With both options, our expert trainers deliver the training in-person, providing personalized instruction and hands-on learning for an effective training experience.

Is the training online, face-to-face, or blended?

Certainly! Our face-to-face training is delivered by expert trainers at your location or at our office, providing personalized instruction and hands-on learning for the most effective training experience.

Using interactive teaching methods, our experienced professionals engage participants to make the learning enjoyable and effective.

Face Fit Tester Training teaches staff to conduct qualitative face fit tests, ensuring proper mask fit and compliance with COSHH and HSE standards. Includes hands-on practice, legal context, and record-keeping for safe respiratory protection.

Do you conduct individual or group training for this course?

Yes, we offer both group and individual training options for this course, allowing for flexible learning and tailored instruction to meet the unique needs of each participant. Sessions can be delivered on-site or virtually, with practical demonstrations and Q&A time built in to ensure confidence and compliance.

What is Face Fit Train the Trainer about?

Face Fit Train the Tester is about equipping designated staff with the skills and knowledge to carry out qualitative face fit testing safely and compliantly.

It covers how to assess mask fit, use testing kits, follow COSHH and HSE guidelines, and maintain accurate records.

The training ensures that individuals wearing tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are properly protected in the workplace. It’s ideal for organisations aiming to build internal capacity and meet legal obligations around respiratory safety.

Entry requirements

Persons attending MUST be clean shaven. The fit test section of the course cannot be carried out if there is any hair growth between the skin and the facepiece sealing surface e.g. stubble beard growth, beard, moustache etc.

You must refrain from drinking, smoking or eating immediately (15 minutes minimum), before the Fit Test.

How long does the course last?

Half day

As I have told others... It is the best, most informative training I have ever attended