Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment Managers Training Course
Logic4training’s Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment Managers course is for those with a responsibility to oversee and plan the safe installation, control and maintenance of water systems within residential properties.
If you are an installer who works on residential water supply systems, please see our Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment Operatives course.
Logic4training’s Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment Managers course is for those with a responsibility to oversee and plan the safe installation, control and maintenance of water systems within residential properties.
This could include:
- Local authorities
- Housing associations
- Managing agents
- Landlords
With the increased publicity surrounding recent outbreaks of Legionnaires, effective water treatment, including hot & cold water supply systems, is of paramount importance to property managers.
The course focuses in particular on the risk assessment process and will enable candidates to understand the requirements of the ACOP document L8, HSE guidance, British Standards and Water Regulations.
We also deliver a legionella prevention course for installers.
Legionella training for managers is primarily aimed at domestic and small commercial water systems and does not include cooling towers.
On completion of the course the candidate will be able to undertake accurate legionella risk assessments.
The course covers:
- Background to Legionnaires disease
- What is the Legionella bacteria
- Where and how does it multiply
- How is it spread and contracted
- How to comply to the law
- Duties, obligations and records
- Assessing risk
- Controlling and reducing risk
- Methods of treatment
- Prevention and disinfection
- Record keeping
Candidates will have to complete a written assessment, including a multiple choice paper.
Upon successful completion, candidates will be issued with a Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment competence certificate from LCL Awards.
The cost of the course includes training, assessment, the certification fee and a training manuals based upon the HSE Approved Code of Practice: Legionnaires disease – The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems (ACOP L8).
There are no specific entry requirements, however candidates should have a good understanding of water systems and current best practice legislation.
The following documents will provide useful background reading:
FAQs
Legionella training ensures that those responsible for water systems understand their legal obligations under HSE ACOP L8. Proper training helps prevent outbreaks, reduces legal and financial risks, and ensures the safety of building occupants. Lack of training is a key factor in Legionella incidents, making up-to-date knowledge essential for compliance and risk management.
Yes, a key focus of the course is enabling managers to undertake accurate legionella risk assessments and maintain the necessary records to demonstrate compliance with legal requirements.
No, this course is primarily aimed at domestic and small commercial water systems. It does not cover large commercial systems, water towers, or cooling systems in depth. Those managing such systems should seek specialist training.
On successful completion, you will receive a Legionella Prevention and Water Treatment competence certificate from LCL Awards. This certificate is valid for five years, after which refresher training is recommended to remain compliant with current legislation.
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