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Risk Assessment for Legionella and Water Hygiene Control in Water Systems (WH004)

£975 + VAT
3 Days
York,   Slough and Livingston.
Course Overview
This City & Guilds Assured course will provide you with knowledge of how to assess the risk of being exposed to the legionella bacteria in water systems, including how to document the findings. Delegates will ideally have a prior knowledge of water systems.
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Who is This Course For?
This course has been developed for those who would like to become legionella risk assessors, or who need an understanding of the risk assessment process within mechanical water systems.
Course Dates
Start Date End Date Location Price (Ex. Vat)
Mon, 24th August 2026 End Date: Wed, 26th August 2026 Slough £ 975 | Slough
Mon, 7th September 2026 End Date: Wed, 9th September 2026 York £ 975 | York
Tue, 22nd September 2026 End Date: Thu, 24th September 2026 Livingston £ 975 | Livingston
Mon, 12th October 2026 End Date: Wed, 14th October 2026 York £ 975 | York
Mon, 9th November 2026 End Date: Wed, 11th November 2026 Slough £ 975 | Slough
Mon, 23rd November 2026 End Date: Wed, 25th November 2026 York £ 975 | York
Tue, 15th December 2026 End Date: Thu, 17th December 2026 Livingston £ 975 | Livingston

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Schedule
Day Morning Afternoon
One
  • Course Introduction
  • Water Systems Background
  • Medical Aspects
  • Legal Aspects
  • ACOP L8
  • HSG274 and Other Guidance Documents
  • Hot and Cold Water Systems
Two
  • Questions and Answers Session Plus Review
  • Hot and Cold Water Systems
  • Evaporative Cooling Systems
  • Evaporative Cooling Systems and Water Treatment
  • Other Risk Systems
Three
  • Questions and Answers Session Plus Review
  • Water Sampling, Records and Documentation
  • Legal and Water Regs Assessment
  • Practical Assessment
  • Hot and Cold Water Assessment
  • Cooling Tower Assessment
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Key Learning Areas
  • Legionellosis - background - medical aspects - case studies
  • A review of statute and legal responsibilities
  • Risk assessment in relation to the ACOP L8 and BS 8580
  • Identifying susceptible areas in high risk water systems, in particular hot and cold water systems and evaporative cooling systems.
  • Modification of water systems to eliminate/reduce the risk of legionellosis
  • Written scheme requirements in accordance with ACOP L8 and BS 8580
  • Water sampling methods and required actions
  • Risk assessment documentation
  • Course assessments
What you need...
You will require a digital camera for use on this course (camera phones are allowed)
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Customer Questions

Q: What is Legionella?
A: Legionella is a single bacterium of the legionellae.
Q: What is a duty holder?
A: The duty holder is an employer or person in control of a premises for example a landlord. The duty holder is also responsible for appointing the responsible person.
Q: What is the responsible person?
A: This is someone who is appointed by the duty holder and has the day-to-day responsibility for managing and controlling risks from legionella bacteria.
Q: Is it a legal requirement to have a legionella risk assessment.
A: The HSE's approved codes of practice for legionella control, requires all businesses where water is used and/or stored to carry out legionella risk control and undergo a Legionella risk assessment. This includes, sinks, taps, toilets and any other hot and cold water supplies used by your staff or a member of the public.
Q: Is the Legionella Risk Assessment course suitable for people with little to no experience?
A: This course is suitable for those with a good working knowledge of hot and cold water systems as the course concentrates on how to produce a robust risk assessment for commercial premises.
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PPL Training is an industry leading provider of Safe Systems of Work and Technical Compliance training. Disciplines covered include High Voltage, Low Voltage, Mechanical and Pressure Systems, Airfield Lighting, Legionella (Water Hygiene), Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Fire Safety training.

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