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Legionella Awareness Training

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of legionella exposure and the best techniques for managing it.

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Summary

Price
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Study method
Onsite
Duration
4 hours · Full-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This half day course can be held on your premises at a date and time to suit you (minimum of 5 delegates). By the end of the course you have an in-depth understanding of legionella bacteria, the legislation surrounding it, and the best practice for implementing precautionary measures.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Resources

  • Training Brochure -

Description

To avoid serious health incidents, it is the duty of employers and those responsible for controlling a building to manage the risk of legionella exposure. This is also a requirement for compliance with health and safety law, and various precautionary measures are recommended to achieve comprehensive protection. Legionella awareness training can help with the safe control of hygiene, in any environment where a water system is present.

By completing this half day course, delegates will develop an in-depth understanding of legionella bacteria and the risks associated with being exposed to it. There is also a significant focus on the requirements for risk management, as we provide useful guidance on how to interpret legislation and implement measures effectively.

Overall, the session aims to provide protection for duty-holders and the health of anybody that uses their premises. To ensure that newly developed knowledge is reflected in these environments, we highlight the key policies and documentation that must be present for safe hygiene management.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand legionella bacteria and the health risks that come with exposure
  • Be aware of the legislation surrounding legionella and how this impacts an environment
  • Be able to recognise the need for action and precautionary measures
  • Know how to implement precautionary measures effectively
  • Become confident with the safe management of water hygiene
  • Understand the policies and documentation required for compliance

Course content

  • What is legionella and where can it be found?
  • What are the health effects of legionella exposure?
  • The legal requirement for water hygiene management
  • How to manage the risk of legionella effectively
  • Policies and documentation for hygiene management

Who is this course for?

  • Duty-holders within a business or those responsible for building control
  • Employers or building owners who are unsure whether legionella is a risk to their premises

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Legal information

This course is advertised on reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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