
Course Content
Dates
Course objectives
To provide an overview of legionella bacteria risk, and how it can be controlled in hot
and cold water systems in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Target audience
- Water system technicians and operatives.
- Responsible persons for domestic hot and cold water systems (e.g. building and
facilities managers, duty holders, maintenance staff). - Legionella consultants.
- Occupational hygienists and health and safety managers.
Pre-course entry requirements
Candidates should have:
- Prior knowledge of controlling legionella risk in domestic hot and cold water
systems. Completing the P900 Foundation course would also fulfil this
requirement. - A basic understanding of the following HSE guidance documents:
- L8 (latest version), Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella
bacteria in water systems - HSG274 (latest version), Legionnaires’ disease Part 2: The control of
legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems
- L8 (latest version), Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella
Course content
- Introduction and history of the legionella organism.
- Legislation and guidance.
- Risk assessment of water systems.
- Operational control.
- Outbreak investigation procedures.
- Record keeping.
Course duration
1 day.
Course assessment
Candidates must pass a BOHS Written Theory examination.
This course can be delivered at customer sites across the UK. For open course dates and locations call us on 01642 680497 or email trainingadmin@tersusgroup.co.uk