Legionella and ACOP L8 Awareness training course

A 1 day training course for persons who need an appreciation of legionella to help prevent or control risk of exposure to bacteria, it is ideal for persons who need to implement and monitor precautions and keep appropriate records.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Greater awareness of the risks of contact with Legionella bacteria and the processes required to prevent or adequately control those risks including Acop L8 and technical guidance.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Up-to-date knowledge and vigilance to guard against an outbreak of Legionnaires Disease.

What you will learn

• An understanding of the health effects of Legionnaires disease.
• An understanding of the legislation and codes of practice.
• An understanding of how to control the risks of Legionella bacteria including compliance.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• This course incorporates assessment and certification under the City and Guilds Accredited Scheme.

How is this training delivered?

• In-centre or Virtual training
  • In-centre: The course is delivered in the classroom. Where possible we will use local water systems to put the course materials into context.
  • Virtual: This course is delivered in a virtual classroom (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) with a trainer delivering the course materials live.
• The City and Guilds accreditation is assessed through written tests.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners can bring with them any materials used by their own employer, copies of risk assessments or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.

Learners undertaking this course might also consider:

• Legionella Risk Assessment of Commercial Hot and Cold Water Systems (WS8)
  2 day course for competency in conducting legionella risk assessments of larger hot and cold water systems. ACOP L8 / BS 8580-1:2019.