City & Guilds Assured - Legionella Training for Responsible Persons

Are you a Duty Holder or Responsible Person overseeing building management? Our specialised Legionella Training Courses are designed just for you. Dive deep into understanding the topic of Legionella control, ensuring you align with Health and Safety Legislation and Guidance. With our guidance, you'll emerge from the training not just informed, but confident in implementing the best health and safety practices for Legionella control within your premises.

Overview and Scope

This foundation course seamlessly marries Legionella Awareness with management components, crafted especially for Duty Holders and Responsible Persons in charge of Legionella management regardless of sector you operate within.

Aims

• To give a primer on Legionnaires' disease and its causative agent Legionella bacteria.
• To allow Duty Holders, Responsible Persons to manage and control resources, projects and control measures in accordance with appropriate guidance effectively and efficiently
• To allow all persons responsible for management of legionella to understand their duties and responsibilities, provide an appropriate support, training and resources
• To allow Duty Holders and Responsible Persons to manage operatives, contractors and suppliers in accordance with available guidance and best practice

Key Topics Covered

Completion of this course will enable Duty Holders and Responsible Persons to have an understanding of Legionnaires’ disease and its causative agent Legionella bacteria and how to comply fully with HSE's "Legionnaires' disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8 & Associated Guidance HSG274 Parts 1 to 3.

Delve into the history and microbiology of Legionella, understand risk management, learn about compliance requirements, grasp the specific controls in different systems, ascertain the steps during a Legionella outbreak, and appreciate the pivotal role of meticulous record-keeping.

Duration: 1 Day

Entry Requirements: While a foundational grasp of the management and control of Legionella bacteria is advantageous, it's not a prerequisite.

• Standard of Excellence: Collaborative service between City & Guilds and ILM, guaranteeing top-tier training program delivery.
• Unparalleled Credibility: Especially valuable under regulatory or inspection scrutiny.
• Dual Certification: Receive both a unique printable certificate and a verified digital credential upon course completion.
• Digital Credentials: A digital badge is more than just a symbol; it's an online-verified representation of your skills, easily shareable on platforms like social media, emails, and CVs.
• Comprehensive Modules: Wide-ranging topics are covered, ensuring thorough training in Legionella management.
• Continuous Support: Ongoing assistance ensure you're always equipped to handle legionella management challenges.

To see our full list of available dates, please visit other pages listed below. SMS Environmental currently undertake, as a minimum, monthly C&G assured legionella awareness training sessions shared across four training centres across the country.

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To arrange bespoke training sessions for your organisation please contact us at:

learn@sms-environmental.co.uk

Host or Publisher SMS Environmental Ltd