Role of the Responsible Person
City & Guilds Training
Course Overview:
A detailed overview of the requirements to control legionella bacteria in the UK specifically covering the duties of the Legionella Responsible Person & Duty Holder with regards to legislation and the Health and Safety Executive’s Approved Code of practice L8 and HSG274.
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Is course right for you?
This Legionella Awareness Training Course covers hot and cold-water systems and is suitable for:
- People with responsibility for the legal compliance and safety of the water systems on their site
Do I need to prepare for this course?
The course does not assume any prior knowledge, however attendees that have had some form of legionella awareness training prior to this course are usually at an advantage
Course Material
| Module 1
Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires' disease
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Routes of infection from water systems
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Legal requirements in the UK
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The Approved code of Practice L8
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Overview Health and Safety Guidance HS274 Parts 2 and 3
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The operating conditions that promote legionella growth and how to avoid them
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The requirements of a typical legionella control regime
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Course Material
| Module 2
Legionella control regimes - A closer look at HSG274 Parts 2 and 3
HSE document HSG274 Part 2 – Legionnaires’ disease – Technical guidance: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold-water systems.
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HSG274 Part 3 – Legionnaires’ disease – Technical guidance: The control of legionella bacteria in other risk systems.
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Course Material
| Module 3
The duties of the appointed competent person, ‘The Responsible Person’ and the Statutory Duty Holder.
What does the Health and Safety Executive have to say about the duty holder and the responsible person
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– Approved Code of Practice L8. Legionnaires’ disease: Control of legionella bacteria in water systems.
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– BS 8580-1:2019
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– System design and operation
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– Schematic drawings
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– Water Regulations
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– When to review
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The British Standards for Risk assessments
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The tightrope of managing budget and remedial action
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Legionella control regimes and making sure the left hand knows what the right hand is doing
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Keeping legionella control records – is it really necessary?
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Deadly blunders and how to avoid them
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Understand the key points of the legal requirements
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How to get the best out of your legionella contractors
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How to build a legionella control team you can trust
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They found legionella in my system - now what do I do?!
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What is not in the course?
- This Legionella Awareness Training Course does not cover the details required to manage more complex systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, spa pools, swimming pools, or manufacturing process waters.
The expected outcomes
- Give you the confidence to work with specialist contracts and your in-house delivery team to manage a legionella control regime so that it is safe and legally compliant
- Understand the duties of the appointed competent person, ‘The Responsible Person’ and the statutory Duty Holder.
What is the course format?
The course is delivered via MS Teams or alternative video link in ‘virtual classroom environment’ with a live presenter.
Our trainers are experienced legionella professionals, typically from our consultancy department.
How long does this course take?
The course information takes about three hours to deliver and is split in to three one-hour sessions with breaks in between. We suggest you allow a morning or an afternoon up to four hours depending on the size of the group to allow for introductions and questions.
Is there a test?
A test is not required. Throughout the training the presenter will interact with attendees and ask questions to ensure understanding and review material as necessary.
If you are organising training for your team and would like an assessment to be included, we can include a test and discuss your requirements with you.
Certification
You will receive a Second Element branded PDF certificate of attendance via email and can also have access to City and Guilds certification and digital credentials if you wish. Certificates do not have an expiry date, however the recommended renewal period for this training is two years.
Digital credentials
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"A detailed overview of the requirements to control legionella bacteria in the UK specifically covering the duties of the Legionella Responsible Person & Duty Holder."
Pricing
Our online training set-up offers a highly cost-effective and competitive package, with no need for travel or accommodation. We would be delighted to hear from you to create a bespoke training course for your organisation, call 0115 784 3100 or email
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