Course Overview
This course provides candidates with a foundation level of knowledge on identifying and controlling legionella risk and allows them to identify the risks posed by legionella bacteria and understand how to manage the risks in domestic water systems, to a standard which minimises the risk of exposure and ill health.
This is a level 3 qualification in the BOHS qualifications framework.
This course is suitable for those who require a foundation level of understanding in order to take a level 4 proficiency qualification (e.g. P901).
What’s Covered?
This course runs over one day and includes a detailed overview of legionella and the control within domestic hot and cold water systems; the main subject areas of the course are:
- Legionella and health risks
- Legislation and guidance
- Types of domestic hot and cold water system
- Precautionary measures for legionella control
- Sampling, testing and monitoring regimes
- Maintenance, disinfection and cleaning
- Record keeping.
Download the BOHS course specification here.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to identify and understand the risks posed by and associated with legionella bacteria as well as understanding how to manage the risks in domestic water systems to a standard which minimises the risk of exposure and ill health.
Interested?
This course can be delivered in the following ways:
If you have a few colleagues who would like to attend the course, it may be more cost effective for us to run this virtually for you, on an in-house basis. This can be done via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
If you'd like an in-house course but would prefer this to be face-to-face, our trainer can come to your organisation and deliver this course in person.
We regularly run this course publicly (virtually and face-to-face). Keep your eye on our website and follow us on LinkedIn for updates. You can also enquire at training@housingcompliance.co.uk
