Level 2 Legionella Awareness (Hot and Cold Water Systems) (RQF)

Our Legionella Awareness (Hot and Cold Water Systems) training course is designed for learners who work in environments where Legionella growth is a risk. It provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of the health effects of Legionnaires’ disease, the control measures that should be in place to prevent it, and the consequences for not complying with relevant legislation and codes of practice.

Pathway 2

This qualification is made up of two units:
  • Unit 1: Principles of Legionella Awareness
  • Unit 2: Understanding the Risks Associated with Legionella in Hot and Cold Water Systems
Topics covered on the course include:
  • A historical context to the disease
  • The chain of events leading to infection
  • Growth requirements of Legionella and interactions with other microbiological species
  • Factors affecting the accumulation of biofilm
  • Effectiveness of chemical and non-chemical treatments against Legionella and biofilm
  • Temperature as a Legionella control method
  • Materials of construction and pipework installations
  • Design, operation, monitoring and maintenance of hot and cold water systems
  • Factors contributing to Legionella risks within hot and cold water systems
  • Requirements for Legionella sampling and analysis
  • Requirements for cleaning and disinfection

The objective of the qualification is to support a role in the workplace and is for learners who work in environments where Legionella growth is a risk. It aims to raise awareness in order to prevent waterborne disease caused by Legionella bacteria.

It’s a Level 2 Award from Highfield Qualifications, one of the UK’s most recognised awarding organisations and a global leader in compliance qualifications.

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WATER & AIR HYGIENE COMPLIANCE TRAINING

School of Rock
Water and air compliance expertise

Course delivery
Half-day and full-day courses

Group sizes to suit
4-15 delegates

UK-wide locations
Including London, Exeter, Manchester, Glasgow and Aberdeen

Industry leading
A national provider of compliancy services

Oustanding course leaders
Industry-renowned tutors

Accredited certification
A Highfield accredited centre

Flexible training
On site, at an external classroom, or online

The road to compliance
Meeting your legal responsibilities

Duration

The total qualification time (TQT) and guided learning hours (GLH) for this qualification is 8 hours.

TQT is an estimate of the total number of hours it would take an average learner to achieve and demonstrate the necessary level of attainment to be awarded with a qualification, both under direct supervision (forming guided learning hours) and without supervision (all other time). TQT and GLH values are advisory and assigned to a qualification as guidance.

Assessment

This qualification is assessed by learner workbook. This assessment model requires learners to provide a short response to prescribed questions within a workbook set by Highfield Qualifications. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding across the breadth of the qualification syllabus.

Cost

On application.

Delivery
  • At your site
  • At an outside venue
  • Via Teams
For more information please contact training@rockcompliance.co.uk

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