Description
🦠 Basic Legionella Management – Online Course
Duration: 75 Minutes | Digital Certificate | CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards Approved
🏢 Manage Water Systems Safely and Stay Compliant
Legionella is a potentially deadly bacteria found in water systems, and failing to manage it can put lives at risk and leave organisations open to serious legal consequences.
This Basic Legionella Management Online Course is designed to equip employers, building owners, and maintenance staff with essential knowledge to identify, assess, and control Legionella risks in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the HSE’s L8 code of practice.
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will:
✅ Understand what Legionnaires’ Disease is and how it’s contracted
✅ Learn about the environmental conditions that allow Legionella to thrive
✅ Identify key risk areas in workplaces and public buildings
✅ Understand the relevant legislation and responsibilities
✅ Know how to implement an effective Legionella control programme
✅ Learn about water system monitoring, testing, and record keeping
✅ Recognise risks related to cooling systems and how to manage them
📚 Course Modules
| Module No. | Module Name | Pass Mark |
| 1 | What is Legionella? | 70% |
| 2 | Risk Areas | 70% |
| 3 | Legislation | 70% |
| 4 | Risk Management | 70% |
| 5 | Water System Monitoring | 70% |
| 6 | Cooling System Awareness | 70% |
👥 Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Facilities Managers
- Building Supervisors
- Maintenance Staff
- Duty Holders
- Landlords and Letting Agents
- Health & Safety Officers
- Anyone responsible for workplace water systems
✅ Key Benefits
- Fully online and flexible—study at your own pace
- Legally compliant with the HSE L8 guidance
- Approved by CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards
- Prevents legal issues and protects lives
- Equips teams with the knowledge to manage risks independently or with contractors
🔧 Technical Requirements
- Browser: Latest version (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
- Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- Internet Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
- Video Drivers: Up to date
📈 Further Progression
To build on your compliance and safety knowledge, we recommend:
- Asbestos Awareness
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Leadership Skills for managers overseeing facilities or compliance teams
🚀 Start Your Legionella Compliance Training Today
Don’t wait until there’s a problem. Get ahead of your responsibilities.
Enrol today or contact our team for group access and business packages.
