Legionella Awareness eLearning

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Define what Legionella is and understand how it causes Legionnaires' disease.
• Identify the common man-made water systems where Legionella can pose a significant risk.
• Recognise the key pieces of UK health and safety legislation that apply to Legionella control.
• Describe the essential components of a Legionella risk assessment.
• Outline the practical control measures used to manage and prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria in water systems.

This awareness course is essential for a wide range of professionals with responsibility for premises and water safety. It is particularly suited for:

• Facilities Managers and Building Owners: Those responsible for the safety of water systems in workplaces, rental properties, or public buildings.
• Health and Safety Officers: Personnel tasked with ensuring overall regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Maintenance and Engineering Staff: Technicians and plumbers who service and manage water systems, including cooling towers, hot and cold water tanks, and showers.
• Landlords and Property Agents: Individuals with a legal duty to assess and control risks from Legionella in residential rental properties.
• Care Home and Hotel Managers: Those responsible for vulnerable populations or large-scale water systems.

Single Delegate
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Multiple Delegates
Please click this button below if you wish to purchase this course for somebody else, or if you wish to purchase this course for more than one person. You will be directed to a checkout page where you can change the quantity of the places required. Once payment has been completed, you will be directed to a form where you can enter the learner details, including their full name and email address. You will then hear from our team within three working days with login and enrolment details.

Bulk Delegates
If you are interested in purchasing a large number of eLearning courses, or you would like to host these courses on your own learner management system, please contact your account manager or email etraining@sja.org.uk

• Duration: Approximately 35 minutes.
• Assessment: Interactive questions throughout the course, followed by a 15-question multiple-choice test.
• Delivery: 100% online, accessible anytime, anywhere.

Upon completion, learners receive a printable certificate featuring:

• Learner’s name and company name.
• Course title and pass percentage.
• Completion and expiry dates.
• Official accreditation stamps (CPD, Citation, and RoSPA).