Legionella Awareness (Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers)
Course details
Duration: 8 hours
Course type: Classroom
Number of candidates: 1 - 12
Learning outcomes
- Describe the conditions required for legionella bacteria to multiply
- Describe the methods of transmission and infection
- Describe the typical symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease
- Identify the groups of people most commonly at risk of infection
- Identify legislation and codes of practice relating to the management of legionella bacteria
- Outline the consequences for non-compliance with legislation and codes of practice relating to the management of legionella bacteria
- Outline key roles and responsibilities associated with the management of legionella bacteria
- Outline the process of risk management
- Explain the importance of competent staff
- Explain the importance of a formal review
- Outline how cooling towers and evaporative condensers operate
- Describe the factors that contribute to the risk of legionella bacteria within cooling towers and evaporative condensers
- Explain the requirement for routine monitoring
- Describe the requirements for routine chemical testing
- Describe the requirements for routine physical checks
- State the requirement for carrying out legionella testing
- Explain the requirements for cleaning and disinfection
Who needs this qualification?
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 diseases caused by legionella bacteria.
Why is this training important?
This qualification 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 as well as the consequences for not complying with relevant legislation and codes of practice
Assessment type
This qualification is assessed by the learner workbook. This assessment model requires learners to provide a short response to prescribed questions within a workbook set by Highfield. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding across the breadth of the qualification syllabus.