Legionella

Perfect for anyone responsible for the safe management of water systems in residential or commercial buildings.

Under Health and Safety law, anyone responsible for managing buildings must assess and manage the risk of Legionnaires’ disease and Legionella bacteria. This course provides essential training to help you design, manage, and maintain water systems that minimise the risk of Legionella outbreaks in residential and commercial environments.

✅ The Details

Qualification: Legionella Awareness / Control
Duration: 1 day (9:00am – 4:00pm approx.)
Delivery: Classroom-based, trainer-led sessions with practical demonstrations
Assessment: Multiple-choice question paper and practical assessment
Certification: Recognised certificate issued on successful completion

✅ Who is it for?

• Plumbers and maintenance engineers
• Employees of local councils, housing associations, or care providers
• Anyone responsible for managing or maintaining hot and cold water systems in residential settings (e.g., nursing homes, sheltered housing, council properties)

✅ What you’ll learn

• What Legionella is and how it spreads
• Causes and risk factors of Legionnaires’ disease
• Compliance with UK health and safety legislation
• Conducting Legionella risk assessments
• Water treatment options and system design
• Disinfection procedures for hot and cold water systems

✅ Entry Requirements

• No prior knowledge or qualifications are required.
  However, it is recommended that learners complete a WRAS or Unvented Hot Water Systems course beforehand to enhance understanding.

✅ Progression Opportunities

• Can support progression to more advanced water hygiene, plumbing, or building maintenance qualifications and responsibilities

✅ Cost

• Initial course: £217+VAT per person
• Reassessment: £195+VAT per person (including training, assessment, and certification)

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