Level 3 Diploma in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons Course
Gain expertise in Legionella control with this advanced Level 3 Diploma course.
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About this event
The Level 3 Diploma in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons is an advanced, globally recognised course designed to equip professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills essential for managing Legionella risks in various environments. This comprehensive training program delivers up-to-date guidance on risk assessment, compliance obligations, and control measures aligned with international best practices and legislative frameworks.
Whether you're an industry expert, health and safety professional, or building manager, this diploma ensures you understand the responsibilities involved in safeguarding water systems against Legionella outbreaks. Delivered through six meticulously designed modules, the course will walk you through the foundational science of Legionella, legal compliance, high-risk environments, and post-Covid awareness strategies.
From healthcare to hospitality, and public to private sectors, every facility that manages water systems needs a trained individual responsible for Legionella control. This course not only strengthens regulatory compliance but also cultivates a culture of safety, prevention, and accountability.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand Legionella bacteria and associated waterborne diseases in detail.
- Identify legal duties and regulatory responsibilities for compliance.
- Recognise hazardous systems prone to Legionella contamination.
- Conduct detailed Legionella risk assessments in various environments.
- Implement control strategies to prevent and manage Legionella risks.
- Integrate Legionella control within modern post-pandemic safety protocols.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: What is Legionella
This foundational module explores Legionella bacteria, its lifecycle, infection pathways, and environmental survival mechanisms. You’ll learn about Legionnaires’ disease, Pontiac fever, and the biological conditions that foster contamination in water systems.
Module 02: Legal Responsibilities
Understand global legal frameworks, regulatory requirements, and duty-holder responsibilities. This module ensures your knowledge aligns with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and audit obligations.
Module 03: Hazardous Environments
Identify environments with increased risk of Legionella proliferation. The module covers water systems, cooling towers, hot and cold water systems, spas, and air conditioning units in both residential and commercial settings.
Module 04: Legionella Risk Assessment
Gain proficiency in evaluating Legionella risks across diverse water systems. Learn how to document findings, recommend action, and implement controls in accordance with risk assessment protocols.
Module 05: Controlling The Risks
Explore control strategies, engineering controls, water treatment methods, temperature monitoring, and routine inspections. Understand how to manage control schemes and implement system flushing, cleaning, and disinfection.
Module 06: Legionella Awareness In a Post-Covid World
Examine how the pandemic affected Legionella management. Learn how to mitigate risks in reopened buildings and integrate water hygiene with new health protocols and occupancy patterns.
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Disclaimer:
This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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Training Express is a premier course provider in the UK, trusted by over 1,000,000 students and 10,000 business partners worldwide. Established by a dedicated team of experts, we specialise in delivering accredited certification and training designed to enhance organisational performance across various sectors and industries. Our comprehensive courses focus on promoting high standards of food hygiene, business wellbeing, and workplace safety.