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Legionella Risk Assessment & Treatment Course
An ideal course for a candidate looking to obtain the necessary skills to carry out legionella risk assessments and produce a professional Legionella report.
1 Day Course
Course Price TBC
Course Information
Course description
Legionella training is primarily aimed at domestic and small commercial water systems (does not include cooling towers). On course completion, the candidate will be able to undertake risk assessments and carry out disinfection using a range of methods including bleach, chlorine and silver hydrogen peroxide. Operatives will have to complete a practical and written assessment, including a multiple-choice paper. Candidates will also be issued with the LCL Awards Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment certificate.
Modules breakdown
This course coversThe course takes one day to complete and covers training & assessment using a mixture of theory multiple choice questions, short written response and practical tasks.the following:
- THE BACKGROUND TO LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE
- WHAT IS LEGIONELLA BACTERIA?
- WHERE AND HOW DOES IT MULTIPLY
- HOW IS IT SPREAD AND CONTRACTED?
- HOW TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW
- DUTIES, OBLIGATIONS AND RECORDS
- ASSESSING RISK
- CONTROLLING AND REDUCING RISK
- METHODS OF TREATMENT
- PREVENTION AND DISINFECTION
- RECORD KEEPING
Entry requirements
Learners undertaking the supervisors and managers course do not require any formal qualification however they should have a good understanding of water systems and current best practice legislation.
Learners undertaking the plumber and operator’s course should either hold an N/SVQ or equivalent qualification in plumbing or hold a valid certificate in WRAS Water Regulations.
Course Dates
Courses available from 6 Feb 2023. Enquire now using our contact form to book your slot.
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