Legionella Awareness Training
Our comprehensive Legionella Awareness Training course is essential for organisations dedicated to maintaining health and safety standards. This course provides participants with the knowledge to identify and reduce risks associated with legionella bacteria.
Developed by health, safety and environment experts, the training covers the fundamentals of legionella risk factors, legal obligations for duty holders, and the importance of routine monitoring and maintenance of water systems. It guides participants through the process of legionella risk assessments, explains organisational responsibilities, and outlines essential control measures, in line with key legislation such as ACOP L8.
By completing this course, organisations can enhance their compliance with legal requirements, reduce the risk of legionella outbreaks, and protect employees, contractors, and the public.
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Legionella Awareness Training
Managing legionella is an essential, in-depth course that supports senior staff in preventing legionella outbreaks and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and standards.
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Who should take this course?
The legionella course is suitable for all employees and managers who need a general awareness of legionella, and the controls put in place to manage the risk of exposure.
Course duration
Legionella Awareness Training online takes approximately 25 minutes to complete.
Course aims
By the end of Legionella Awareness Training for employees, participants will:
- Understand what legionella is and why there are potential health risks to workers and others.
- Understand how legionella can affect health.
- Recognise the main ways legionella can become airborne.
- Recognise the common control measures used to reduce the risk of legionella including risk assessment.
- Describe the legal responsibilities of duty holders, responsible persons and your role in legionella management and guidance.
- Be aware of the consequences of failing to comply with the relevant legislation and guidance.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
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Benefits of online Legionella Awareness Training
- Encourages employees to take responsibility for monitoring and reporting issues, creating a proactive health and safety culture within the organisation.
- Ensures adherence to health and safety regulations, particularly the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) ACOP L8 guidance, which requires organisations to manage legionella risks.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Developed by qualified and experienced health and safety and environment professionals with many years of experience in delivering training solutions.
- Online Legionella Awareness Training can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course Overview
What is legionella?
What legionella bacteria is and where it can be found.
The conditions in which legionella multiplies.
Legionella and the body
How legionella enters the body and the symptoms.
A case study highlighting the dangers of legionella.
Who is at risk?
The groups most at risk from legionella.
How to prevent legionella exposure
Covers temperature control and monitoring, cleaning, water treatment and day-to-day checks.
Risk assessment
What a legionella risk assessment should cover and what a ‘Written Scheme’ is.
Responsibilities
Who is responsible for managing legionella, emphasising that practical checks are an employee’s responsibility as well as an employer’s.
Legionella policy
What an organisation’s legionella policy should cover and the aims of the policy.
Assessment
At the end of the food hygiene training there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
If you complete food hygiene training on SHINE, you will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.
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Our offering provides three options for learning, catering to diverse preferences and needs. Whether you prefer the flexibility of eLearning, the immersive experience of virtual classes, or the in-person interaction of traditional learning, we have you covered. With our range of learning options, you can choose the method that suits your lifestyle and learning style best.
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- Fully interactive – online learning
- Certified training – created by experts
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- Flexibility – complete at your own pace
- Bespoke – can be fully tailored to your needs
- Led by highly qualified experts
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Classroom Learning
- Collaboration – train alongside your colleagues
- Time-efficient – complete learning at your premises
- Team building opportunity
FAQs
Does the course meet legal training requirements for legionella management?
Yes, the online legionella training aligns with the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8 guidance. It supports compliance efforts by educating participants on legal responsibilities and key control measures for legionella management.
Can the course be customised for our organisation’s specific needs?
Absolutely. We offer tailored training solutions, which can include organisation-specific examples and branding. This ensures the content resonates with your team and aligns with your company’s specific water systems and legionella control policies.
What if our organisation already has some legionella control measures in place? Will this training still be useful?
Yes, legionella online training complements existing control measures by providing your team with a deeper understanding of legionella risks and responsibilities. It reinforces the importance of your current protocols and equips employees to support ongoing monitoring and compliance.
Is this course suitable for someone with no prior knowledge of legionella?
Yes, the course is designed for participants at all levels, including those with no previous experience or knowledge of legionella. It provides a comprehensive introduction to legionella risks, control measures, and legal obligations, making it accessible for beginners as well as those looking to refresh their knowledge.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How is the course delivered?
Legionella Awareness Training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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