Legionella Course for Cooling Towers.
The last few decades have seen high-profile outbreaks of diseases linked to cooling towers and evaporative condensers that have cost lives and resulted in prosecutions and changes to the law.
To help learners understand this often complex subject, we are pleased to be able to offer the Highfield Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers) (RQF).
Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers) (RQF)
Who is this qualification for?
The qualification will increase learners’ awareness of the subject in order to prevent waterborne disease caused by legionella bacteria. It also provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of the health effects of Legionnaires’ disease, the control measures that should be in place to prevent it, plus the consequences for not complying with relevant legislation and codes of practice.
In addition, the qualification contains a specialist unit covering the risks associated with cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
How long will it take?
To complete this qualification learners should expect to undertake 8 hours of learning.
Topics covered
- Health risks associated with legionella bacteria
- How legislation and codes of practice can support the management of legionella bacteria
- How to control the risks of legionella bacteria
- The risks associated with legionella bacteria in cooling towers and evaporative condensers
- How to control the risks associated with legionella bacteria in cooling towers and evaporative condensers
Assessment method
This qualification is assessed by an open-response workbook.
This course is only available for group bookings of 4 or more either at our Sywell centre or at your premises. Please contact us for a quote.
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