Legionella Awareness Advanced Course

The Legionella Awareness Advanced course helps duty holders understand legionella, its associated hazards, and the steps required to control the risk of its spread. It also provides insight into the legal and operational duties related to legionella and how to keep hot and cold water systems free from legionella risk.

Course Details

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Format: Fully online

Assessment: Multiple choice

Certification: Digital certificate available upon completion

Certificate Validity: 3 years

Who Should Attend

• Responsible Persons
• Facilities Managers
• Building Maintenance Staff
• Duty Holders
• Health and Safety Officers
• Risk Assessors

Course Content

The course contains the following modules:

Module 1 – Introduction to Legionella Disease

• Legionella health risks
• Symptoms and diagnosis
• Who is susceptible
• How the disease spreads
• How legionella reproduces
• How legionella travels through air
• Controlling the risk from legionella

Module 2 – Legionella Related Legislation and Guidance

• Overview of UK legislation
• Guidance on legionella control
• Role and responsibilities
• Legionella outbreaks and case studies

Module 3 – Water System Design & Operation to Reduce Legionella

• Water system design principles
• Types of hot and cold water systems
• Flushing of low-use outlets
• Operational requirements for managing legionella risk

What You Will Learn

• Legionella bacteria hazards and how they affect health
• Diseases caused by legionella and their symptoms
• How water system design reduces legionella risk
• Relevant legislation and guidance for legionella management
• Operational strategies to control legionella risk

Approval & Trust

This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM), aligning training with recognised health and safety standards.

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