Course Overview
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.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Plumbers and maintenance engineers
- Those employed by local councils, housing associations, or care providers
- Anyone responsible for managing or maintaining hot and cold water systems in residential settings such as nursing homes, sheltered housing, or council properties
Pre-Requisites
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.
What You’ll Learn
This training covers key knowledge and compliance requirements:
- 💧 What is Legionella and how it spreads
- ⚠️ Causes and risk factors of Legionnaires’ disease
- 📜 How to comply with UK legislation
- 📝 Conducting Legionella risk assessments
- ⚙️ Water treatment options and system design
- 🧼 Disinfection procedures for hot and cold water systems
Course Duration
🕒 1 day (9:00am – 4:00pm approx.)
Assessment
- ✅ Multiple-choice question paper
- ✅ Practical assessment
📢 Results are provided on the day, with a recognised certificate issued upon successful completion.
Course Materials
📚 All training materials are provided. No books or prior reading required.
How much will it cost?
Initial £217+VAT reassessment £195+VAT including training, assessment and certification fee.
Booking Information
📞 Plymouth: 01752 348980
📞 Redruth: 01209 311001
📞 Exeter: 01392 829100
📞 Bristol: 01454 614203
💬 WhatsApp: 07516276671
📧 Or get in touch via our online enquiry form
Why Take This Course?
- Ensures compliance with HSE guidance and legal duties
- Increases safety for vulnerable building users
- Recognised qualification for professionals working with water systems
- Helps reduce risk of prosecution or outbreak
Available dates
Please contact us if you cannot find any available dates.