Kitchen Exhaust Systems 101

KEC Training’s kitchen exhaust cleaning course will get your techs ready for cleaning and inspecting kitchen exhaust systems. Ensure that all your employees are educated with KEC Training. KEC Training provides techs on the latest industry information about new commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning technology and valuable tips from the pros. They can watch real-life situational videos, listen to informative tech talks, and get hands-on safety tips. The content of the online courses ranges from kitchen exhaust cleaning basics to more advanced courses devoted to codes, equipment, and the critical role fire safety professionals play in the kitchen exhaust cleaning industry.

Complete all 13 modules to gain your certification.

Module 1: Industry History

The goal of this course is to give you a working knowledge of the Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Industry. The course will cover events, people, and legislation that helped to shape the kitchen exhaust cleaning industry.

Module 2: Kitchen Exhaust Systems 101

The goal of this course is to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals with the kitchen exhaust system. Learn the process of inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen exhaust systems.

Module 3: NFPA 96 Overview – Part 1

This module is dedicated to an overview of the NFPA 96 code and how it applies to your work as a kitchen exhaust cleaning professional. The module will cover NFPA 96 Chapter 1, 2, and 3.

Module 4: NFPA 96 Overview – Part 2

This module is dedicated to an overview of the NFPA 96 code and how it applies to your work as a kitchen exhaust cleaning professional. The module will cover NFPA 96 Chapter 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Module 5: NFPA 96 Overview – Part 3

This module is dedicated to an overview of the NFPA 96 code and how it applies to your work as a kitchen exhaust cleaning professional. This module will cover NFPA 96 Chapter 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, Annex, and Index.

Module 6: Hood Canopies – Part 1

The goal of this module is to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals with the purpose and function of the hood canopy. Topics will also include hood canopy types, designs, and styles.

Module 7: Hood Canopies – Part 2

The goal of this module is to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals with the construction and size conditions of the hood canopy. The NFPA 96 requirements of a hood canopy will also be covered.

Module 8: Grease Removal Devises – Part 1

Module 8 is designed to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals with grease removal devices, their function, and their maintenance. This educational module will cover hood filter basics and the general purpose of grease filters.

Module 9: Grease Removal Devices – Part 2

Module 9 is designed to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals about grease removal devices, their function, and their maintenance. This educational module will cover hood filter facts and the NFPA 96 standard on grease removal devices.

Module 10: Exhaust Ducts – Part 1

Module 10 is designed to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals about exhaust ducts, their function, and their maintenance. The module will cover the fundamentals of grease exhaust duct systems, access openings, and horizontal ducts.

Module 11: Exhaust Ducts – Part 2

Module 11 is designed to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals about exhaust ducts, their function, and their maintenance. This module will cover duct openings, enclosure openings, labeling, construction materials, and installation.

Module 12: Air Movement – Part 1

Module 12 is designed to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals about air movement, fans, make-up air, and more. This module will cover the fan function, types, and NFPA requirements.

Module 13: Air Movement – Part 2

Module 13 is designed to familiarize kitchen exhaust cleaning professionals about air movement, fans, make-up air, and more. This module will go more in-depth into NFPA requirements.