Theory

• Pre-course assessment of the awareness of legionella to refresh knowledge
• Awareness of cooling systems
• Know the importance of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant sections
• Know the importance of the COSHH regulations and relevant sections
• Know the reporting of legionnaires disease under RIDDOR
• Understand the Consultation with Employees Regulations 1996 & Notification of cooling towers and evaporative condenser regulations
• Know the roles of the Responsible Person/s and Duty Holder
• Know what should be included in the Legionella Risk Assessment
• Know when a Legionella Risk Assessment should be reviewed and why
• Know what makes a person competent and the importance of training
• Know the HSE guidance documents
• Understand the primary aim of the Legionella Control Association
• Know what is in a written/control scheme and how to implement it
• Know the importance of water system design and commissioning
• Know the Water Regulations in relation to legionella control
• Understand the importance of a good schematic diagram
• Know how to interpret microbial sample results
• Know the importance of record keeping
• Know the process of cleaning & disinfection of cooling systems

On successful completion of this Legionella Responsible Person Training Course, you will develop or reinforce your knowledge of:

• The legislation, Health and Safety at Work Act, HSE ACoP L8 & HSG274 part 1 and part 2
• The role and duties of the Responsible Person and Duty Holder
• The Legionella compliance requirements of your organisation

On successful completion of this Legionella Responsible Persons Training Course you will receive a City and Guilds Accredited Programme Certificate.

All certification is subject to the City & Guilds Quality assurance procedure. If you require a certificate of attendance in the interim please donΓÇÖt hesitate to contact us.

This Legionella Course is designed for any member of staff who is or may become a Legionella Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person, or Duty Holder for premises that contain Hot and Cold Water, and Cooling Systems.

Please Note: If you are booking a Live Virtual Classroom Course and have evaporative cooling systems, please book this course, as well as the legionella training: Responsible Person course which you will find here: https://www.hsstraining.com/course/legionella-training-responsible-person/

This will enable you to gain a City and Guilds certificate for hot and cold-water systems with cooling towers.

BOTH courses MUST be completed and the Legionella Training: Responsible Person course MUST be taken BEFORE attending the legionella training: Responsible Person Including Cooling Towers course.

IMPORTANT: The above ONLY applies to remote courses and is NOT applicable to on-site or classroom training, where both sessions are completed back-to-back.

If you have any questions, please phone 0345 605 0006 to speak to a member of our team.

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