Biosafety Cabinet Training Process

What program should I follow to become certified in BSC testing and maintenance?

Students follow our Global Safety Certification Program, which includes Phase 1 and

Phase 2. Each phase combines classroom instruction with practical hands-on training. All pricing listed is per person. See website for current pricing

What is included in Phase 1?

Week 1 Courses:

  • Safety Cabinet Technology
  • Introduction to Certification
  • ASHRAE 110
  • HVAC Systems & Lab Design

Week 2 Courses:

  • Beginner Applied Practice Workshop (Optional, but highly recommended)

After Phase 1 training, students return to their country/company to begin testing safety cabinets. At this stage, they can verify cabinet functionality but cannot decontaminate or repair BSC’s yet. We recommend testing regularly, so you will not forget all of the concepts taught and your newly acquired skills.

What is included in Phase 2?

Week 1 Course:

  • Advanced Applied Practice Workshop (Optional, but highly recommended)

Week 2 Courses:

  • Advanced Certification

Students typically return to Sanford, Maine about six months to one year later, depending on their comfort with Phase 1 skills and amount of BSC testing completed in their country/company.

Are the Applied Practice Workshops hands-on?

Yes. Both the Beginner and Advanced Applied Practice Workshops are small-group, hands-on sessions led by senior instructors. Each workshop lasts one full week and provides personalized training.

Where and when are classes held?

  • Location: Sanford, Maine, USA
  • Class Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day
  • Biosafety Cabinet, Fume Hood & Lab Design Week: Generally held each May and November
  • Advanced Certification Class: Generally offered each March and September (and sometimes June)

Where and when are classes held?

  • Course manuals
  • Certificates of completion for each phase
  • Morning refreshments
  • Coffee and tea
  • Lunch each business day

We Do Not Provide:

  • Travel (airfare and hotel) – but we can assist with hotel suggestions
    • Typical hotel costs: $120–$180 per night
  • Dinner
  • Transportation (renting a car is recommended). For international students that can’t drive in the USA, we can assist in finding transportation options.

Are there any prerequisites?

There are no formal prerequisites to begin Phase 1. However, students should have:

Strong math skills (including Algebra)

Mechanically inclined

A willingness to practice regularly in their home country between phases

Proficiency in English

Transportation (renting a car is recommended). For international students that can’t drive in the USA, we can assist in finding transportation options.