Description
Legionnaires Online Course
Our Legionnaires online training course will give the learners an increased understanding of Legionnaires’ disease, including the potential consequences of an outbreak and the symptoms associated with the disease. This e-learning legionnaires training course also provides information on the relevant legislation and requirements for compliance.
- Developed by professionals
- Accredited by The CPD Accreditation Group
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Instant certificate downloaded
Learn how to recognise, prevent, and respond to the risks of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in water handling systems. This online Legionnaires training course covers essential knowledge, legislation, and safety measures to safeguard public health and ensure compliance.
Who Should Take This Course:
This course is essential for professionals working with water handling systems, including facility managers, health and safety officers, maintenance personnel, and anyone responsible for public health and compliance.
When will I get my certificate?
Once you have successfully passed our Legionnaires online training course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately.
As this course has been accredited by the CPD Group your certificate will contain the CPD logo and unique reference number.
Key Points
- Recognise the implications of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
- Summarise how Legionnaires outbreaks can occur in water handling systems
- Identify relevant legislation and the requirements for compliance
- Recognise the role of water handling system owners
- Recognise the role of water handling systems safety providers
- Identify higher risk water handling system
Prevent Outbreaks and Protect Lives with Legionnaire Training. Legionnaires’ disease can have devastating effects if contracted from contaminated water systems.
Our online Legionnaire training course provides the knowledge to help prevent outbreaks and save lives.
Learning Outcome
In this certified Legionnaire online training, you will:
- Recognise the serious health implications of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
- Learn how Legionella bacteria spreads through water handling systems
- Identify higher risk water systems prone to Legionella growth
- Summarise relevant UK legislation and compliance requirements
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of system owners and safety providers
With informative modules, expert instruction, and downloadable resources, this course delivers comprehensive Legionnaire training.
Benefits of the Legionnaire Online Course:
- Gain a deep understanding of Legionnaires’ disease and its implications.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and protect public health.
- Identify and mitigate risks in water handling systems.
- Acquire the knowledge needed to prevent Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Legionella training a legal requirement?
Legionella training is not a legal requirement in itself in the United Kingdom. However, various regulations and guidelines mandate the management and control of Legionella in water systems. This course helps you understand these requirements and equips you with the knowledge to comply with them effectively.
Do you need a qualification to do Legionella testing?
Qualifications may be required depending on your specific role and responsibilities. For example, if you are responsible for carrying out Legionella risk assessments or water sampling, you may need to hold a specific qualification. However, there is no single qualification required for all Legionella testing tasks.
How long is Legionella training?
The length of Legionella training will vary depending on the course you choose. Some courses design themselves to complete in a few hours, while others may take several days or weeks to complete. The Legionnaires’ Online Course designs itself as self-paced, allowing you to complete it at a speed that suits you.
What is the Legionella testing course online?
The Legionella testing course online is designed to educate professionals on the proper procedures and considerations for testing water systems for Legionella bacteria. It covers the principles, risks, and compliance requirements related to Legionella testing. Note, this is not a Legionella testing course.
Is Legionella training required by law for people responsible for safety?
Legionella training is not directly required by law for people responsible for safety. But Health and Safety Executive guidance says responsible people should understand Legionella risks and control measures.
Doing Legionella training shows you are taking steps to follow your legal duty to manage and control Legionella risks properly. It helps you keep your water systems safe and protect people who use them.
