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Second Element brings you City & Guilds Assured legionella training from a team of experts with decades of experience in legionella management.
We have over 40 employees and a 20-year track record of excellence in legionella management, providing services to the private and public sector including local authorities, social housing, health care, universities, and schools.
Our legionella training comes with a wealth of hands-on experience from industry leaders accredited to the highest standard.
Second Element’s training is City and Guilds assured, and we are accredited to UKAS ISO/IEC 17020 for legionella risk Assessment, ISO 9001 for quality and ISO 45001 for health and safety. Our accreditations and standards can be found at the bottom of this page with our registration with the Legionella Control Association.
TRAINING COURSE - DURATION 1 HOUR
LEGIONELLA AWARENESS
Designed for people:
Who have no legionella experience.
Are involved with a legionella control regime who do not have overall responsibility.
- Understand the risks from legionella bacteria and legionnaires disease
- Understand the legal requirements of legionella control
- Understand legionella control in hot and cold water systems
- Understand how to keep water systems safe
TRAINING COURSE - DURATION 3 HOURS
ROLE OF THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON
Designed for people:
In charge of premises (The Duty Holder).
In charge of the legionella control regime (The Responsible Person).
- Understand what a Duty Holder and Responsible Person is accountable for
- Includes legionella awareness refresher
- Overview of ACoPL8, HSG274 Parts 2 and 3
- Allocation of legionella control tasks, communication and escalation
- Understanding Legionella Risk Assessments, schematic drawings and prioritising actions
- Record Keeping
- Know what to do when things go wrong. Legionella positives and cases of legionnaires’ disease.
- Avoiding deadly blunders
Certificate of Attendance
You will be issued with a certificate as evidence of attendance, which does not have an expiry date. However we suggest a renewal period of 2 years.
Handouts
Covering key information, for long-term reference and to reinforce the training.
Assessment Scores
To confirm the level of understanding. Tests are multiple-choice and not mandatory but can be included on request.
Legionella City & Guilds Training Formats
Second Element’s training is interactive and flexible, with an emphasis on bespoke learning, and ensuring every minute spent with us is worthwhile. All training courses have the option of City & Guilds certification, covering the same content, with the same support.
TRAINING FORMATS
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
Training is delivered live by an experienced expert; these sessions are interactive with any questions welcomed. Our online training is a cost-effective package, meaning your team does not need to travel and the virtual classroom is especially beneficial in keeping all participants covid safe.
Who needs Legionella Training?
Find out more about legionella and your duties
Find out more about our courses and who attends them
Any Questions?
CALL 0115 784 3100 - OUR LINES ARE OPEN MON TO FRI, 8AM-5PM
OR EMAIL response@secondelement.org.uk
Legionella - Key Facts from the Health and Safety Executive
“Inadequate management, lack of training and poor communication are all contributory factors in outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease. It is therefore important that the people involved in assessing risk and applying precautions are competent, trained, and aware of their responsibilities.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“The most common places where legionella can be found include hot and cold-water systems, spa pools, purpose-built water systems, cooling towers, and evaporative condensers. There are also several other systems that may pose a risk to exposure to legionella, e.g., humidifiers, air washers, emergency showers, indoor ornamental fountains etc.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Employing contractors or consultants does not absolve the duty holder of responsibility for ensuring that control procedures are carried out to the standard required to prevent the proliferation of legionella bacteria.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Service providers should also ensure that their staff and contractors are competent to carry out the task safely. They should be properly trained to a standard appropriate to the various tasks they perform, such as risk assessment, advising on water treatment measures, sampling or cleaning and maintaining water systems.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Inadequate management, lack of training and poor communication are all contributory factors in outbreaks of legionnaires’ disease. It is therefore important that the people involved in assessing risk and applying precautions are competent, trained, and aware of their responsibilities.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“The most common places where legionella can be found include hot and cold-water systems, spa pools, purpose-built water systems, cooling towers, and evaporative condensers. There are also several other systems that may pose a risk to exposure to legionella, e.g., humidifiers, air washers, emergency showers, indoor ornamental fountains etc.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Employing contractors or consultants does not absolve the duty holder of responsibility for ensuring that control procedures are carried out to the standard required to prevent the proliferation of legionella bacteria.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Service providers should also ensure that their staff and contractors are competent to carry out the task safely. They should be properly trained to a standard appropriate to the various tasks they perform, such as risk assessment, advising on water treatment measures, sampling or cleaning and maintaining water systems.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Inadequate management, lack of training and poor communication are all contributory factors in outbreaks of legionnaires’ disease. It is therefore important that the people involved in assessing risk and applying precautions are competent, trained, and aware of their responsibilities.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“The most common places where legionella can be found include hot and cold-water systems, spa pools, purpose-built water systems, cooling towers, and evaporative condensers. There are also several other systems that may pose a risk to exposure to legionella, e.g., humidifiers, air washers, emergency showers, indoor ornamental fountains etc.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Employing contractors or consultants does not absolve the duty holder of responsibility for ensuring that control procedures are carried out to the standard required to prevent the proliferation of legionella bacteria.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Service providers should also ensure that their staff and contractors are competent to carry out the task safely. They should be properly trained to a standard appropriate to the various tasks they perform, such as risk assessment, advising on water treatment measures, sampling or cleaning and maintaining water systems.”
Health and Safety Executive.
Download the HSE’s leaflet in full: Legionnaires' disease - A brief guide for dutyholders
Find out more about legionella on our Information Pages
Testimonials
Housing Association Lincolnshire
Health & Safety Manager
“In a previous life I was the ‘Responsible Person’ for legionella. This was good material and well delivered.”
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Property officer
“Excellent, to the point, relaxed and informal.”
Nottingham Academy Trust
Site Manager
“Well thought out and well-paced. Trainer kept us all engaged.”
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Building Maintenance Technician
“The training session was really informative, and the trainer made the course specifically applicable to ourselves which was useful.”
Housing Association Lincolnshire
Estate Officer
"The style and delivery were perfect. Very informative, with the right measure of humour, even though Legionella is a serious topic."
Nottingham Academy Trust
Site Manager
"I’ve had to slog through some Health and safety courses in my time- this was not that, trainer kept me engaged and interested. Watch out for the ‘Wheel of Attention’!"
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Governance and Business Resilience Manager
"Brilliant, engaging, and knowledgeable training."
Nottinghamshire Local Authority
Economic Development Manager
"I would recommend this course to colleagues."
Testimonials
Health and Safety Executive.
“Inadequate management, lack of training and poor communication are all contributory factors in outbreaks of legionnaires’ disease. It is therefore important that the people involved in assessing risk and applying precautions are competent, trained, and aware of their responsibilities.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“The most common places where legionella can be found include hot and cold-water systems, spa pools, purpose-built water systems, cooling towers, and evaporative condensers. There are also several other systems that may pose a risk to exposure to legionella, e.g., humidifiers, air washers, emergency showers, indoor ornamental fountains etc.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Employing contractors or consultants does not absolve the duty holder of responsibility for ensuring that control procedures are carried out to the standard required to prevent the proliferation of legionella bacteria.”
Health and Safety Executive.
“Service providers should also ensure that their staff and contractors are competent to carry out the task safely. They should be properly trained to a standard appropriate to the various tasks they perform, such as risk assessment, advising on water treatment measures, sampling or cleaning and maintaining water systems.”
Housing Association Lincolnshire
Health & Safety Manager
"In a previous life I was the ‘Responsible Person’ for legionella. This was good material and well delivered."
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Property officer
"Excellent, to the point, relaxed and informal."
Nottingham Academy Trust
Site Manager
"Well thought out and well-paced. Trainer kept us all engaged."
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Building Maintenance Technician
"The training session was really informative, and the trainer made the course specifically applicable to ourselves which was useful."
Housing Association Lincolnshire
Estate Officer
"The style and delivery were perfect. Very informative, with the right measure of humour, even though Legionella is a serious topic."
Nottingham Academy Trust
Site Manager
"I’ve had to slog through some Health and safety courses in my time- this was not that, trainer kept me engaged and interested. Watch out for the ‘Wheel of Attention’!"
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Governance and Business Resilience Manager
"Brilliant, engaging, and knowledgeable training."
Nottinghamshire Local Authority
Economic Development Manager
"I would recommend this course to colleagues."
Testimonials
Housing Association Lincolnshire
Health & Safety Manager
"In a previous life I was the ‘Responsible Person’ for legionella. This was good material and well delivered."
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Property officer
"Excellent, to the point, relaxed and informal."
Nottingham Academy Trust
Site Manager
"Well thought out and well-paced. Trainer kept us all engaged."
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Building Maintenance Technician
"The training session was really informative, and the trainer made the course specifically applicable to ourselves which was useful."
Housing Association Lincolnshire
Estate Officer
"The style and delivery were perfect. Very informative, with the right measure of humour, even though Legionella is a serious topic."
Nottingham Academy Trust
Site Manager
"I’ve had to slog through some Health and safety courses in my time- this was not that, trainer kept me engaged and interested. Watch out for the ‘Wheel of Attention’!"
Lincolnshire Local Authority
Governance and Business Resilience Manager
"Brilliant, engaging, and knowledgeable training."
Nottinghamshire Local Authority
Economic Development Manager
"I would recommend this course to colleagues."
Second Element's Full Accreditations
At the bottom of our websites, you will find a range of logos confirming Second Element’s accreditations, memberships, and standards. We’ve also listed them here so they're easy to read. Feel free to ask us for more information by calling 0115 784 3100.
UKAS Inspection 21272, Water Safe Quality Assured, City & Guilds Assured, Legionella Control Association, ISO9001 Registered Firm, ISO14001 Registered Firm, ISO45001 Registered Firm, Gas Safe Register, OFTEC Registered Heating Business, Chas Accredited Contractor, Safe Contractor, ConstructionLine, The Water Jetting Association, Approved Plumber Scheme, Legionella Control Association, Water Mark.
What is City & Guilds Assurance?
Built on 144 years of experience, Assured is City & Guilds global quality benchmark that recognises excellence in training and learning.
Developed by leading brands in skills development, Assured demonstrates that the way in which Second Element plan, design and deliver learning programmes meet world-class quality standards: the Assured Benchmark.
Second Element is very proud of its City & Guilds Assurance, and committed to supporting City & Guilds in their principal goal:
“To ensure that, whoever you are, you have the right skills to thrive both now and in the future.”
Any Questions?
CALL 0115 784 3100 - OUR LINES ARE OPEN MON TO FRI, 8AM-5PM
OR EMAIL response@secondelement.org.uk
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THE SECOND ELEMENT GROUP
Nottingham • Market Rasen • North Willingham
Operating across the UK
Registered Address & HQ
Second Element Ltd, 1 Clare Cottage, Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 3HZ
VAT No. 804 6580 32, Registered in England No. 4578427, UTR No. 7998518783 (CIS registered)
WHY SECOND ELEMENT ARE FULLY QUALIFIED TO OFFER LEGIONELLA TRAINING
UKAS accreditation refers to Second Element’s independent Consultancy Department only.