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Legionella Risk Assessment of Commercial Hot and Cold Water Systems (WS8)
Course overview
This course solely focuses on the process of the survey and auditing side of legionella risk assessment within larger commercial hot and cold water systems. The course has been written to facilitate familiarity with BS8580-1:2019 (Water quality – Risk assessments for Legionella control – Code of practice).
Learners who undertake WS8 should not undertake WS7, for WS8 sits at a higher level and assumes some experience.

Code
WS8
Duration
2 day course
Pre-requisite/entry requirements
The learner must already have good working knowledge of hot and cold water systems and HSG274 Part 2, either through a minimum of two years experience in the field or through sitting WS2 – Management of Legionella in Hot and Cold Water Systems.
Benefits for the learner
- Greater knowledge and understanding of BS8580-1:2019.
- Improved auditing skills and knowledge.
- More competent and detailed assessments will follow from learners.
- Some practical based training elements.
- Training by a well-established, reputable provider.
- City & Guilds Accreditation.
- Reduced risk of the moral / legal / financial implications associated with no, unsuitable or insufficient risk assessment.
- A workbook and resources to take away to use as a reference after the course and to assist in writing documents of their own such as a risk assessment template.
- Training and material written and delivered by an experienced assessor.
Benefits for the employer
- Greater knowledge and understanding of BS8580-1:2019.
- Improved auditing skills and knowledge.
- More competent and detailed assessments will follow from learners.
- Some practical based training elements.
- Training by a well-established, reputable provider.
- City & Guilds Accreditation.
- Reduced risk of the moral / legal / financial implications associated with no, unsuitable or insufficient risk assessment.
- A workbook and resources to take away to use as a reference after the course and to assist in writing documents of their own such as a risk assessment template.
- Training and material written and delivered by an experienced assessor.
What you’ll learn on this course
Topics discussed include:
- The need for risk assessment.
- Preparation and scope.
- Determining risk.
- Appraisal of management.
- Appraisal of safe design / operation.
- Appraisal of maintenance / monitoring / inspection.
- System survey.
What do I need to bring with Me?
- Any tools and equipment required for the training will be provided by your instructor.
- Learners can bring with them any materials used in water hygiene control, where time permitting, your trainer can review. This might include templates, reports, logbook systems or tools / equipment.
How is the training delivered?
- In-centre: The course is delivered in the classroom.
- Off site: The course is delivered in a classroom.
The course will be broken up with workbook exercises/questions, videos and some practical training where possible, using equipment or water systems at Develop or customer sites.
Qualifications available
- This course includes assessment and certification under the City & Guilds Accredited Scheme.
- The single assessment, at the end of the course is multiple choice, open book format.
May 2022 - Danny brown
Very good trainer. Took his time with everyone
May 2022 - Michael cooper
Dan was a very good trainer. Kept things active and keeping you enganged
May 2022 - Patrick Coultas
Enjoyed the feedback and stories that brought more in-depth discussions on the topics.
March 2020 - Dave Wood
the tutors delivery
March 2020 - James Hawkesworth
The lecturer, Dan, was incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a great communicator. He was friendly and made the top interesting and his passionate was passed on to all whom attended the course.
August 2019 - Stephen Christopher Hudson
Understanding and drawing of water system schematics
August 2019 - Ben Christopher Greenaway
Dan’s teaching method, experience and teaching material made the course really easy to follow and take on the information.
August 2019 - Steven Ronald Wilson
Small group with good communication
July 2019 - James Gerard Hainey
good and clear explanations about learning
July 2019 - Marc James Leonard
The tutors expertise and passion on the subject were exceptional, his ability to help you understand were second to none. The course material was laid out brilliantly and very well organised which helped immensely.
February 2019 - Mark Wardrope
I'd like to thank Dan for his knowledge in this field. It will help me massively going forward as I was inexperienced before the course.
November 2018 - Allan Kerr Courtney
Seating was uncomfortable, no proper back support.
November 2018 - Anthony Jackson
No improvement i can think of, course was very good
November 2018 - Claudio Anniballo
at first, it is difficult the impact with total UK native language speaking, but the slides really helped me to follow the lessons.