Legionella Control for Responsible Persons
Course details
Duration: 8 hours
Course type: Classroom
Number of candidates: 1 - 12
Learning outcomes
- Explain how legionella bacteria multiply
- Describe the conditions required for legionella bacteria to multiply within water systems
- Describe the methods of transmission and infection
- Explain the factors that affect an individual’s susceptibility to Legionnaires’ disease
- Describe the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease
- Explain how cases of Legionnaires’ disease can impact the operation of a site
- Describe the relationship between legionella regulation and health and safety legislation
- Describe the consequences for non-compliance with legislation and codes of practice
- Explain the key roles and responsibilities associated with the management of legionella bacteria
- Describe the requirements of the British standards relating to legionella risk assessments
- Explain the importance of a written scheme
- Explain how the written scheme should be implemented
- Explain the importance of record keeping
- Explain the importance of training and competence assessment of nominated individuals
- Explain the importance of routine reviews of the written scheme
Who needs this qualification?
The objective of the qualification is to support those either in the role of or aspiring to be in the role of Responsible Person relating specifically to control of legionella on a site.
Why is this training important?
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of the effects of legionella bacteria on the body and the impact an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease would have on a working site, how to identify and control the risks associated with legionella bacteria and how legislation and codes of practice can support its control. It is also designed to enforce the importance of the Responsible Person in respect of ensuring the competence of all operatives on the site.
Assessment type
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. Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding across the breadth of the qualification syllabus.