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Thank you for booking the CTCB-I Advanced Cleanroom Technology course.
Our next course will be held on Friday 13th November 2026 at
Location: Knutsford – Manchester Rd, Knutsford WA16 0SU
Please arrive by 8:30am to register for the course.
This is a one day course with an exam based on the book Cleanroom Technology: Fundamentals of Design, Testing and Operation by Dr William Whyte.
A copy of the book will be sent to the address listed on the registration form. If you are outside the UK, a PDF ebook will be sent once payment has been received and a physical copy will be provided when you attend the course.
Candidates may bring and consult the following standards during the exam. They must bring their own copies.
ISO 14644-1
ISO 14644-2
EU GGMP – Annex 1.
The course covers:
- Cleanrooms, their need, types and history
- Standards and information sources
- The design of cleanrooms and clean air devices
- Construction materials and surface finishes
- High efficient air filtration
- Cleanroom testing and monitoring
- Measurement of air quantities and pressure differences
- Air movement control
- Filter installation leak testing
- Airborne particle and microbial counting
- Cleanroom disciplines
- Materials, equipment and machinery
- Cleanroom clothing, masks and gloves
- Cleaning a cleanroom
The written exam is comprised of 73 questions that require answers of up to 10 words. The pass mark for the exam is 55%.
Please email a head-and-shoulders photo to enquiry@theccnet.org. You’ll also need to bring official photo ID with you to the course for verification. Accepted forms include a passport or driving licence.
The course is usually finished by 3pm.
Questions and Answers
Below you will find a link to the Questions & Answer document, this provides an example of the types of questions you can expect to see in the exam.
Download: Questions and Answers Document