Legionella: Role of the Responsible Person / Duty Holder / Landlord training course

A 2 day training course that has been designed for those involved in managing the risk of legionella bacteria in water systems that pose a reasonably foreseeable risk. They may include (but are not limited to) Duty Holders / Responsible Persons / Deputy Responsible Persons / Landlords.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Greater understanding of the duties / responsibilities / technical factors concerning water and water systems for the Duty Holder, Responsible Person and Landlord, to enable effective appointment, supervision, implementation and control of risk associated with legionella bacteria.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Compliance with the "L8 Fourth edition" code of practice and HSG 274 Technical Guidance.
• More effective management of the risk associated with legionella bacteria.
• Reduced risk of associated moral / legal / financial implications associated with prosecution for poor legionella control.

What you will learn

• Legionellosis Refresher.
• HSE Approved Code of Practice and Technical Guidance Document.
• Duty Holder and Appointed Competent Person (Responsible Person).
• Legionella Risk Assessing.
• Written Control Scheme.
• Water System Design and Commissioning.
• Schematics.
• Shared Premises and Residential Accommodation Lettings.
• Special Consideration for Healthcare and Care Homes.
• Biocides.
• Microbial Monitoring.
• HSE Inspection.

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: Learning will come in a classroom environment in the form of trainer explanation, group discussions, videos, practical classroom exercises and will be broken up with breakout sessions.
  • 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.

Learners undertaking this course might also consider:

• Management of Legionella Bacteria in Hot and Cold Water Systems (WS2)
  2 day course for the control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems. Compliance with L8 Fourth edition.
• Disinfection of Water Supply Systems in Buildings (WS3)
  1 day course to safely disinfect water supply systems within buildings. Compliance with ACoP L8 Fourth edition.
• Water Hygiene/Competent Person (Healthcare) (WS4)
  2 day course for an awareness of water hygiene in healthcare premises. Learn to prevent contamination of water supply and outlets.
• 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.
• Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (WREG)
  2 day course for building services personnel and those who are responsible for enforcement of water supply and fittings (hot & cold water systems).
• Thermostatic Mixing Valves (WS13)
  1 day course for understanding of thermostatic mixing valves, operation and testing. Includes focus on preventing scalding.