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Dental Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems for use in Healthcare (DAVS)

£545 + VAT
2 Days
York,   Slough and Livingston.
Course Overview
Our City and Guilds accredited Dental Air and Vacuum Systems (DAVS) course provides a detailed overview of the managing documents HTM02-01 and HTM2022 Supplement 1.

The course will cover all the knowledge that is required to work on and manage a Dental Air and Vacuum System (DAVS).

It will specifically cover legislation, installation, maintenance, and management of the systems, as well as compliance with the requirements of HTM 02-01 and HTM 2022 Supplement 1. The course has both theory and practical elements with a scenario and examination at the end. Those who attend and successfully complete the course and pass the examination will receive a City & Guild accredited certification of achievement.
Who is This Course For?
The course is designed for healthcare/estates/private facilities that work with Dental Air or Vacuum systems, or the management, maintenance, or installation of these systems.

You must have a professional level of understanding and knowledge to be involved with a DAVS system; this course will enable you to achieve this.

This qualification is a requirement for those responsible for or working on a DAVS system.
Start Date End Date Location Price (Ex. Vat)
Thu, 12th March 2026 Fri, 13th March 2026 Slough £ 545
Thu, 9th July 2026 Fri, 10th July 2026 Livingston £ 545
Thu, 27th August 2026 Fri, 28th August 2026 Slough £ 545
Thu, 5th November 2026 Fri, 6th November 2026 York £ 545

  • Introduction to Medical Gases
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • General Principles of Dental Air and Dental Vacuum
  • History of Dentistry and Air Compressors
  • Management Responsibilities and Guidelines
  • Regulations and Legal Responsibilities in line with CQC, HSE, HTM 2022 Supplement 1, PSSR and JSP 375
  • Statutory Requirements
  • System Design and Operational Procedures
  • Permits to Work
  • Modification of Existing Dental Air Systems
  • Commissioning (Validation and Verification)
  • An overview of Electrical supply requirements
  • Practical Demonstration
  • Assessed scenario work and final examination
There are no additional requirements prior to attending this course.
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