Legionella Course for Managers (ACoP L8)

What the legionella bacteria is, where and how it multiplies, and the conditions in a water system that let it thrive.

The routes of transmission and the building features and habits that raise the risk to occupants.

Your duties, obligations and record-keeping requirements under HSE ACoP L8, HSG274, British Standards and the Water Regulations.

The legionella risk assessment process in detail (the core focus of the course) so you can identify and document hazards across a system.

Practical control measures and management strategies to bring and keep risk to an acceptable level.

An overview of the treatment and disinfection options available, so you can specify and oversee the right approach.

What to record, how to keep it, and how good records demonstrate compliance during audit or investigation.

The Managers course is for people who plan and oversee water systems and focuses on risk assessment, the law and record-keeping. It has no practical element and no entry requirements.

The Operatives course is for installers who carry out the work, includes practical disinfection, and requires a valid WRAS certificate to enrol.

Both are 1 day, £230 + VAT, and lead to the same LCL Awards certificate.

Yes. Risk assessment is the core focus of the course. You’ll learn how to undertake accurate legionella risk assessments and keep the records needed to demonstrate compliance with ACoP L8.

No. The Managers course is aimed at domestic and small commercial water systems and does not cover cooling towers or large commercial systems in depth.

If you manage those, give our team a call.

You’ll receive the LCL Awards Legionella Prevention & Water Treatment certificate. It’s recognised across the industry and valid for 5 years, after which refresher training is recommended to stay current with legislation.

The course is £230 + VAT. That covers the training, assessment, the certification fee and a training manual based on the HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L8).

It runs at our Northolt, Luton, Basildon and Sittingbourne centres. Call our team or request a callback for the next available dates.

No. The Managers course has no entry requirements. A valid WRAS Water Regulations certificate is only required for the Operatives course.