Advanced BSC Training Program
Allometrics is an approved testing site
Location: 2500 Bayport Blvd, Seabrook, TX 77586
Training Program Course Overview
This weeklong training course is designed to instruct students according to NSF/ANSI Standard 49.
All students will receive hands-on training in the following areas:
- Biosafety Cabinet construction and functions.
- Review of BSC types and their exhaust requirements.
- Using BSC safely and effectively.
- How to train others in the use of BSCs.
- Conducting a site assessment.
- Creating a testing grid for BSC certification.
- Conduct inflow and downflow airflow tests.
- Performing smoke pattern tests to assess BSC airflow.
- Conduct balancing BSC airflow tests.
- Perform HEPA leak tests.
- Repairing leaks in HEPA filters.
- Replacement of HEPA filters.
- BSC troubleshooting.
- Decontamination process and procedures.
Course Information
- Each class day will consist of lectures, hands-on individualized training.
- No prerequisites are required to attend.
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Students who plan to take the NSF written and practical tests must contact NSF directly at (734) 214-6283 in advance of class for Testing Fees and Pre-Qualification to test.
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Since class sizes are limited, seats are only reserved once the invoice is paid. Course fees are non-refundable.
Allometrics/NSF reserves the right to cancel class and or testing due to low enrollment/testing. If your class is cancelled due to low enrollment you will be refunded class fee or be credited for a later date.
- If shipping your own equipment, please ship to the following address: 1425 Atlantis Dr, Ste B, Webster, TX 77598 in care of BSC.
Course Tuition
New Attendants – $3,000 Tuition
Tuition Includes:
- Weeklong Prep Class
- All Class Materials Needed
- NSF Exam Testing Tips
- Daily Lunch
- Usage of testing lab and equipment* during class and NSF weekend testing
(if student brings their own equipment, there is a $200 discount)
*Equipment Provided – NOTE: Equipment is Required for Class and Testing- Photometer
- Non-Articulating Thermal Anemometer
- Aerosol Generator
- DIM w/ Capture Hoods for BSC
- Light Meter
- Sound Meter
- Vibration Meter
- All hoses, tubing, and stands that are needed
Previous Attendant Retesting
If a re-test is required and the applicant has taken our training course, they will be provided with the use of our testing lab, but rental equipment fees may apply on an as needed basis.
Outside Applicants Not Attending Our Class
Anyone who has not previously or does not plan to attend our class will pay a lab usage fee of $200, and if they need test equipment they will be charged a rental charge of $300 for the full usage of equipment. If they only need secondary testing equipment the rental charge is a flat fee of $200 (light, sound, vibration, and smoke pattern testing)
How to Register?
Complete the registration form below to attend our BSC class.
Once we receive your application, an invoice will be generated and email to the applicant or company contact.
The class dates for 2026 are as follows:
| Class Dates | Testing Dates |
|---|---|
| January 19-23 [Full] | January 24-25 |
| June 8-12 | June 13-14 |
| November 9-13 | November 14-15 |
If you have any questions regarding our classes, please feel free to contact us.
