Legionnaires Disease Awareness Training - Self Paced Course

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious, potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by inhaling airborne droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. These bacteria thrive in water systems like cooling towers, hot tubs, showers, air-conditioning units, water tanks, and plumbing networks. In recent years, increasing concerns around Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and outbreaks—especially in healthcare, hospitality, and residential settings—have brought this issue to the forefront of public safety discussions.

This comprehensive Legionnaires’ Disease Awareness Training course is designed to help individuals and organisations understand the risks, causes, and legal responsibilities associated with Legionella bacteria. You'll learn how to recognise the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease, assess your environment for hazardous conditions, and take practical steps to control and prevent the spread of Legionella in water systems.

Whether you're a facilities manager, landlord, duty holder, health and safety officer, maintenance staff, or simply someone working in an environment where water systems are used, this training is essential. It ensures you meet your legal obligations under UK health and safety law, follow ACOP L8 guidelines, and protect vulnerable individuals from serious health risks.

Importantly, the course includes a dedicated module on Legionella awareness in a post-COVID world, highlighting how building closures, reduced occupancy, and stagnant water systems have increased the potential for Legionella outbreaks since the pandemic. You’ll also gain insight into practical reactivation strategies to ensure safe water usage when reopening buildings after extended downtime.

This online training course is suitable for a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, education, commercial property management, and social housing.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what Legionnaires’ disease is and how it is linked to Legionella bacteria
• Identify the early signs and symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease and know when to take action
• Understand how Legionella bacteria thrive in man-made water systems and what conditions contribute to their growth
• Recognise the types of environments and equipment that increase the risk of Legionella proliferation
• Understand the UK laws and regulations governing Legionella control and your legal duties as an employer or responsible person
• Carry out or contribute to a Legionella risk assessment following best practice guidelines
• Implement preventive control measures, including water treatment, temperature regulation, and system maintenance
• Apply post-pandemic awareness strategies to manage water safety in underused or recently reoccupied buildings
• Improve awareness of ongoing monitoring and documentation practices to stay compliant and accountable

Entry Requirements

• No prior qualifications are necessary – this course is open to anyone aged 16 or over who wants to enhance their understanding of Legionella and water safety
• A basic understanding of digital literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills is helpful but not essential
• Ideal for learners with a passion for health and safety, facilities management, and environmental protection

Assessment & Certification

This course includes interactive learning content, scenario-based examples, and knowledge-check activities to reinforce your understanding.At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short multiple-choice assessment to evaluate your progress.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a CPD-accredited certificate demonstrating their proficiency in Legionella awareness and Legionnaires’ disease prevention.

Certificate Options:

• PDF Certificate: £8.99
• Hard Copy Certificate: £12.99
• Both PDF & Hard Copy: £19.99

Certificates are recognised by UK and international organisations, making this course a valuable addition to your professional development record.

Why Choose Us?

• Affordable pricing with no hidden fees or subscription charges
• High-quality, up-to-date content developed by industry experts and qualified trainers
• Access to a supportive tutor team ready to assist with any queries
• Lifetime access to course materials – revisit anytime at your convenience
• CPD accreditation ensures professional recognition across the UK and abroad
• Compatible across all devices – desktop, mobile, and tablet access
• Study at your own pace with 24/7 access to course content

Disclaimer

This is a self-paced online course with pre-recorded lessons and downloadable content.Login credentials and course access details will be delivered to your registered email within 24 to 48 hours (often much faster).