Legionella Awareness Training Courses

Puretech Water Systems (UK) Ltd offer ACOP L8 Legionella Awareness Training Courses from Foundation Legionella Training Courses to Advanced Legionella Training Courses. We also offer a bespoke solution if there are any specific requirements that your organisation requires. Please give our friendly team a call, we will be happy to assist you.

All of our Legionella Awareness Training Courses have a carefully designed syllabus specifically tailored for different working environments. The courses are intended for all members of staff on your site who are involved in water safety so that you can meet the training and compliance requirements set by the UK’s primary safety regulators, the Health and Safety Executive and Care Quality Commission.

For Managers and Water Responsible personnel alike our Legionella courses are hands on and are conducted and delivered on site allowing working examples to be demonstrated so that relevant questions can be asked by employees.

Our foundation course are applicable to the majority of businesses. We do offer advanced courses and bespoke courses for businesses with particular requirements. Sites which have Cooling Towers for example, require more specialised and specific training.

Legionella awareness training courses are educational programs designed to educate individuals and organizations about Legionella bacteria and the potential risks associated with Legionnaires’ disease. Legionella is a type of bacteria found naturally in freshwater environments, but it can multiply in man-made water systems such as cooling towers, hot tubs, plumbing systems, and decorative fountains.

These training courses typically cover various aspects related to Legionella, including:

1. Introduction to Legionella: Basic information about Legionella bacteria, its characteristics, and where it can be found.
2. Legionnaires’ Disease: Information about the disease caused by Legionella bacteria, including its symptoms, transmission, and risk factors.
3. Legionella Risk Assessment: Guidance on conducting risk assessments to identify potential sources of Legionella contamination in water systems.
4. Legionella Prevention and Control: Strategies for preventing Legionella contamination and controlling its growth in water systems, including water temperature control, disinfection, and maintenance practices.
5. Legal Requirements and Guidelines: Overview of relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines related to Legionella management and control, such as those issued by health authorities and occupational safety agencies.
6. Management Responsibilities: Roles and responsibilities of individuals and organizations in managing Legionella risks, including facility managers, building owners, employers, and water treatment professionals.
7. Response and Emergency Procedures: Procedures for responding to suspected or confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease, including reporting requirements and emergency response protocols.

These courses are typically targeted at professionals working in industries where Legionella contamination is a concern, such as healthcare, hospitality, facility management, and water treatment. By completing Legionella awareness training, individuals and organizations can enhance their understanding of Legionella risks and improve their ability to prevent and manage potential outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease.

There is no limit to the number of delegates which can attend. This is providing that the venue is of sufficient size to accommodate the course.

In addition to the training, your company will be awarded a certification upon successful completion of the course. Puretech Water Systems (UK) Ltd attend and conduct foundation courses on Legionella for hot and cold water services. Please contact us for the price structure of our in-depth Legionella Awareness Training Courses.

All our courses are performed by highly trained, accredited and experienced legionella and water safety experts who will provide you with a highly effective and engaging learning experience so you have a full understanding of the legal side of water management including ACoP L8 Compliance, HSG 274 Guidance and HTM 04 – 01.