P901 Legionella – Management and Control of Building Hot and Cold Water Services - ONLINE
P901 Legionella – Management and Control of Building Hot and Cold Water Services - ONLINE
Description
This course also educates employers on their legal duties for controlling legionella risk in domestic hot and cold water systems, following regulatory requirements such as the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations.
The qualification is suitable for anyone who is:
Responsible for maintaining domestic type hot and cold water systems. This includes:
- Water system technicians and operatives
- Building and facilities managers
- Duty holders and other responsible persons
- Maintenance staff
Responsible for controlling legionella bacteria risks or for controlling health risks in the workplace. This includes:
- Legionella consultants
- Occupational hygienists
- Health and safety practitioners or health and safety managers
Prerequisites
Before taking the qualification, candidates should have a basic understanding of legionella risk control principles.
Candidates are recommended to take the P900 Foundation course if they have no prior experience of controlling or managing legionella risk in water systems, although it is not a compulsory pre-requisite.
Candidates should also have a basic understanding of the following guidance documents:
• L8 (latest version), Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems.
• HSG274 (latest version),Legionnaires’ disease Part 2: The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems
Candidates will also need basic literacy and numeracy skills
ONLINE requirements
To take part in online courses delegates will need:
- A laptop or desktop computer. Worst case scenario if you don’t have a computer/laptop then use a tablet/iPad.
- A webcam (this may already be built into your device) This is essential for the final examination
- Speakers (these may be built-in) so you can hear the trainer and audio
- Microphone (this might already be built into your computer/laptop) so that you can engage with the class and your trainer Internet connection / WIFI
- Headsets or headphones may be worn during the course but are not permitted during the exam**