Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (QCF)

Is this course for you?
This course is aimed at those staff involved in monitoring and managing hot and cold water systems to ensure the risk presented by legionella bacteria is minimised.

Why should I attend?
This course is designed to raise awareness and reduce the risk associated with the water-borne bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease.

Delegates who attend this course will leave with an understanding of how to apply relevant legislation within their day to day duties, with a particular focus on the Health and Safety Executive’s new version of the Approved Code of Practice (L8) and accompanying technical guidance (HSG 274) documents.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Describe the typical symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease and the types of people who are most susceptible.
• Discuss methods of transmission and infection of Legionnaires’ disease
• Explain the key requirements of legislation, codes of practice and guidance relating to the management of Legionella.
• Identify key roles and responsibilities associated with the management of legionella bacteria.
• Describe a risk assessment process and the importance of monitoring and control.
• Understand how hot and cold water systems operate.
• Identify and apply measures for controlling risks within hot and cold water systems, including testing regimes.

Course date/venue:
Monday 26th January 2015
Life Sciences Hub, Cardiff, Wales
09:00 – 4:30pm
Cost:
£250 + VAT per delegate, including lunch, refreshments and a qualification certificate.

Successful delegates will achieve a formal Level 2 qualification, which is accredited by the Qualification Regulator in England and Wales, Ofqual.

To book a course or for further information please email us today at trainingcourses@bvwater.co.uk