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Being a Duty Holder for Legionella – What Does it Mean?

Being a Duty Holder for Legionella – What Does it Mean?

Here we take a look at what it means to be the duty holder, responsible for the control of legionella and Legionnaires’ disease risks in a business. In the UK legionella control is just one of the many issues which business owners, directors and senior managers have to be on top of – it’s a legal requirement.

Read more →

Legionella awareness training courses

Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis

Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis – Water Treatment Training

Basic Chemistry of Water - Water Treatment Training

Professional water and wastewater treatment training courses delivered by experts.

WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” forms an essential foundation module in our range of courses. It has been developed by the industrial and process water treatment experts at WTS and is designed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water treatment systems.

WTS 0010 is an interactive e-learning module and forms an essential learning foundation to further study and covers the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated.

Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of industrial and commercial water systems.

Candidates will find this foundation course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses.

Public course and master class training dates →

Water Treatment Training Course Content – WTS 0010

Our foundation module WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” covers the following essential subjects to ensure delegates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence:

  • Introduction

    Introduction to the course and the subjects covered.

  • Water Sources

    A review of the common sources of water and where water is used in domestic, commercial, industrial and process environments.

  • Chemistry of Water & Common Contaminants

    A review of the chemical constituents of water, common contaminants of water and the issues caused by such contaminants including:

    • Scale
    • Corrosion
    • Bio-fouling
    • Suspended solids
  • Water Analysis

    An introduction to water analysis techniques.

  • Water Analysis Equipment

    A review of the equipment commonly used to analyse water.

  • Examination

    Multiple choice online examination covering the course content.

UK & International Training Solutions

Our main UK water treatment training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We can also deliver all our training courses, including bespoke courses at client premises throughout the UK and internationally.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our professional water and wastewater treatment training solutions can help to up-skill your staff to ensure your water and wastewater treatment systems are managed effectively. To speak with one of our water treatment experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.

Contact Us Today

Who would Benefit from our Water Treatment Training?

Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of commercial, industrial and process water systems.

This course provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water and its use and treatment. Candidates will find this course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses.

Please note that this course is a specific pre-qualification requirement for some of our other more specialist training courses.

What will you Learn on WTS 0010?

This course will give candidates an understanding of the common sources of water and how water is used in different ways in commercial, industrial and process environments.

This course will also help candidates understand the basic chemistry of water, common contaminants and the problems that can result from using water containing these contaminants; namely scale, corrosion, bio-fouling and suspended solids.

Candidates will gain a basic understanding of how to manage and control engineered systems in which water is used to achieve optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Additionally, candidates will develop an understanding of how to perform basic water analysis and testing, and how to interpret the results so as to monitor, control and manage the consequences of scale, corrosion, bio-fouling and suspended solids.

Pre-Qualification Requirements for WTS 0010

There are no specific pre-qualification requirements for this course although prior knowledge of engineered water systems and issues associated with water treatment would be of benefit.

Water Treatment Training Certificate

On successful completion candidates will receive a certificate of attainment issued by Water Treatment Services for the course “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” – WTS 0010.

This certificate should be retained as evidence of formal training in this subject.

How Long is the Course WTS 0010?

This course is delivered online as an interactive e-learning course. The duration is approximately 1/2 day.

Water Treatment Training Delivered by Experts

Water Treatment Services offer specialist water treatment training courses designed to support candidates and organisations with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.

Delivered by experienced water treatment experts, our courses help candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.

If you are interested in this or any of our other water treatment training courses and would like to receive further details, including dates and venues please contact us.

Contact us now for more information about WTS 0010 or for your FREE, no obligation quote.

Contact Us Today

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Being a Duty Holder for Legionella – What Does it Mean?

Being a Duty Holder for Legionella – What Does it Mean?

Here we take a look at what it means to be the duty holder, responsible for the control of legionella and Legionnaires’ disease risks in a business. In the UK legionella control is just one of the many issues which business owners, directors and senior managers have to be on top of – it’s a legal requirement.

Read more →

Legionella awareness training courses

Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis

Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis – Water Treatment Training

Basic Chemistry of Water - Water Treatment Training

Professional water and wastewater treatment training courses delivered by experts.

WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” forms an essential foundation module in our range of courses. It has been developed by the industrial and process water treatment experts at WTS and is designed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water treatment systems.

WTS 0010 is an interactive e-learning module and forms an essential learning foundation to further study and covers the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated.

Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of industrial and commercial water systems.

Candidates will find this foundation course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses.

Public course and master class training dates →

Water Treatment Training Course Content – WTS 0010

Our foundation module WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” covers the following essential subjects to ensure delegates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence:

  • Introduction

    Introduction to the course and the subjects covered.

  • Water Sources

    A review of the common sources of water and where water is used in domestic, commercial, industrial and process environments.

  • Chemistry of Water & Common Contaminants

    A review of the chemical constituents of water, common contaminants of water and the issues caused by such contaminants including:

    • Scale
    • Corrosion
    • Bio-fouling
    • Suspended solids
  • Water Analysis

    An introduction to water analysis techniques.

  • Water Analysis Equipment

    A review of the equipment commonly used to analyse water.

  • Examination

    Multiple choice online examination covering the course content.

UK & International Training Solutions

Our main UK water treatment training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We can also deliver all our training courses, including bespoke courses at client premises throughout the UK and internationally.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our professional water and wastewater treatment training solutions can help to up-skill your staff to ensure your water and wastewater treatment systems are managed effectively. To speak with one of our water treatment experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.

Contact Us Today

Who would Benefit from our Water Treatment Training?

Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of commercial, industrial and process water systems.

This course provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water and its use and treatment. Candidates will find this course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses.

Please note that this course is a specific pre-qualification requirement for some of our other more specialist training courses.

What will you Learn on WTS 0010?

This course will give candidates an understanding of the common sources of water and how water is used in different ways in commercial, industrial and process environments.

This course will also help candidates understand the basic chemistry of water, common contaminants and the problems that can result from using water containing these contaminants; namely scale, corrosion, bio-fouling and suspended solids.

Candidates will gain a basic understanding of how to manage and control engineered systems in which water is used to achieve optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Additionally, candidates will develop an understanding of how to perform basic water analysis and testing, and how to interpret the results so as to monitor, control and manage the consequences of scale, corrosion, bio-fouling and suspended solids.

Pre-Qualification Requirements for WTS 0010

There are no specific pre-qualification requirements for this course although prior knowledge of engineered water systems and issues associated with water treatment would be of benefit.

Water Treatment Training Certificate

On successful completion candidates will receive a certificate of attainment issued by Water Treatment Services for the course “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” – WTS 0010.

This certificate should be retained as evidence of formal training in this subject.

How Long is the Course WTS 0010?

This course is delivered online as an interactive e-learning course. The duration is approximately 1/2 day.

Water Treatment Training Delivered by Experts

Water Treatment Services offer specialist water treatment training courses designed to support candidates and organisations with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.

Delivered by experienced water treatment experts, our courses help candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.

If you are interested in this or any of our other water treatment training courses and would like to receive further details, including dates and venues please contact us.

Contact us now for more information about WTS 0010 or for your FREE, no obligation quote.

Contact Us Today

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Legionella awareness training courses

Legionella Awareness Training Courses

Legionella Awareness Training Courses

Legionella awareness training

Practical legionella awareness courses delivered by experts.

This incisive one day legionella awareness training course has been developed by the water safety and legionella experts at Water Treatment Services.

The course meets all current standards and is designed around the specific requirements of the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8, their guidance HSG274 and Care Quality Commission (CQC) Standards. It will support individuals with responsibility for the management and control of legionella in the workplace.

Our awareness training provides an excellent introduction to Legionnaires’ disease, specific ecology, understanding potential sources of contamination in man-made water systems, the UK’s regulatory environment including the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8; plus practical measures that can be taken to manage the growth and proliferation of Legionella bacteria in water systems to improve safety and compliance with the law.

  • Public training dates and locations for 2021

Legionella awareness training course content

Our legionella training course covers the following essential subjects to ensure delegates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their specific management responsibilities with confidence:

  • Introduction

    General introduction to the course and expert trainer.

  • Understanding Legionnaires’ disease

    Understanding Legionnaires’ disease and legionellosis, modes of transmission, common symptoms and medical treatments.

  • Ecology

    Understanding ecology and the role of biofilm.

  • regulatory environment

    A review of the UK’s current regulatory environment dealing with the control of Legionella in the workplace including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; together with the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8 and their latest technical guidance HSG274.

  • sources of contamination

    How to identify the bacteria in man-made water systems and sources of contamination.

  • Risk assessment

    Identifying risks, and the risk assessment process.

  • written scheme of control

    Developing the written scheme of control.

  • management systems

    Understanding management systems, roles and responsibilities including those of the duty holder and responsible person.

  • Control measures

    Developing effective control measures to manage and control the growth and proliferation of Legionella bacteria in water systems to reduce risk, improve safety and compliance with the law.

  • Examination

    Multiple choice examination covering the course content.

  • Discussion

    Discussion and feedback.

UK training centres

Our main UK training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our Legionella awareness training solutions can help to ensure your risks are managed effectively and the regulatory compliance standards set in this important area are achieved. To speak with one of our Legionella experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.

Contact Us Today

Who would benefit from legionella awareness training?

Our awareness training course is ideal for people who need a good overview of Legionnaires’ disease (a pneumonioa like chest infection) and the organism that causes it – Legionella bacteria, the rules and regulations that govern this area of health and safety, those practical measures that need to be taken to ensure the health and safety of staff and other people is protected, and the steps required to ensure all legal obligations in this important area are met.

Who is the course for? This awareness course is ideal for landlords, business owners and company directors, facilities managers, building services engineers, maintenance staff, health and safety managers, and people with responsibility for the safe operation of water systems.

The course is designed to give an overview of the issues involved in the management and control of legionella in the workplace. If you are considered to be the Duty Holder or have taken on the role of the Responsible Person for legionella control then this course is not suitable for you. Under such circumstances we would recommend our two day  Responsible Person & Duty Holder training course which deals with the subject in greater depth.

What will you learn?

Our legionella awareness course provides an excellent introduction to Legionnaires’ disease and the health risks associated with water contaminated with this bacteria. Delegates will learn about the UK’s regulatory framework and those steps required to achieve compliance with the law. Additionally, you will also learn about the risk assessment process, risk management roles and responsibilities, and practical steps required to ensure these risks are properly managed to safeguard the health and safety of staff, visitors and other people.

Legionella training certificate

On the successful completion of this training course delegates will receive a formal certificate of achievement from the experts at Water Treatment Services. This certificate is valid for three years and should be kept to demonstrate formal training has been undertaken in this subject.

How long is the course?

One day.

Where and when are the training courses delivered?

Our main UK training centres are located in central London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow, and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

We can also deliver our training courses exclusively at client premises, and further afield for clients based outside the UK.

The training course dates and venue details given below are for our 2021 public courses held in Glasgow, Central London and Manchester. Other course venues and dates are available.

 

Course

2021 Dates

Location

Book

Legionella Awareness13 JanuaryBirminghamcontact
Legionella Awareness19 JanuaryLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness26 JanuaryManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness10 FebruaryBristolcontact
Legionella Awareness16 FebruaryGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness24 FebruaryNewcastlecontact
Legionella Awareness9 MarchLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness16 MarchManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness14 AprilGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness18 MayLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness25 MayManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness17 JuneGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness13 JulyLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness20 JulyManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness28 JulyBirminghamcontact
Legionella Awareness11 AugustNewcastlecontact
Legionella Awareness18 AugustBristolcontact
Legionella Awareness25 AugustGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness14 SeptemberLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness21 SeptemberManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness12 OctoberGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness16 NovemberLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness23 NovemberManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness15 DecemberGlasgowcontact

Legionella awareness training delivered by experts

Water Treatment Services offer specialist training courses designed to support those with responsibility for the management and control of Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease in the workplace.

Delivered by experienced water safety experts, our awareness training courses seek to improve the recognition, management and control of legionella risks; and to help organisations and individuals meet their legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the COSHH Regulations 2002 and the HSE’s ACOP L8.

Our main UK training centres are located in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

If you are interested in this or any of our other 2021 training courses and would like to receive further details, including dates and venues please contact us.

Contact us now for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.

Contact Us Today

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Further reading…

More information about our legionella testing and laboratory analysis services  … learn more here →

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Expert Courses for Legionella Awareness, Responsible Person & Duty Holders

Expert Courses for Legionella Awareness, Responsible Person & Duty Holders

A variety of in-depth legionella courses is now available from Water Treatment Services. Delivered by leading industry experts the courses range from an introductory legionella awareness course up to an in-depth course developed for duty holders, the responsible person and those with more onerous responsibilities in this safety critical area of compliance.

Our legionella and water safety experts have poured the experience and knowledge they have amassed from treating all manner of water systems for Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens into our awareness training, responsible person and other courses, so you too can benefit from enhancing your knowledge.

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Legionella Training Courses

Legionella Training Courses

Legionella Training Courses

Legionella training courses

ACOP L8 compliant legionella and water safety courses delivered by experts.

Water Treatment Services is a leading  environmental specialist providing legionella training courses based on the Health & Safety Executive’s ACOP L8 and supporting  guidance HSG274; the Department of Health’s HTM 04-01, and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted standards.

Offering Legionella Awareness, Responsible Person, Duty Holder and Refresher training, our courses have been developed to support individuals with responsibility for the management and control of legionella and Legionnaires’ disease in the workplace.

Highly regarded, our courses give people the knowledge and skills to fulfil their water safety responsibilities with confidence.

Our range of legionella courses cater for different roles and levels of management responsibility.

They are delivered by experienced industry experts to ensure candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to perform duties their with complete confidence.

Our training courses include an entry level legionella awareness course, plus more advanced courses aimed specifically at duty holders, legionella training for the responsible person, engineering contractors and others with day-to-day responsibility for the management and control of legionella risks in the workplace.

  • Public training dates and locations for 2021

Our advanced level courses are designed to help those with specific responsibility recognise, manage and control water safety risks and understand how to meet the obligations set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and more specifically those set by the Health & Safety Executive in their Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8.

Expert legionella training courses

Our specialist legionella training, water safety and pathogen control courses and practical workshop solutions include:

  • Legionella awareness training

    Legionella awareness training providing an excellent introduction to Legionnaires’ disease and the regulatory environment in the UK … learn more here →

  • Responsible person training

    Advanced legionella training course developed specifically for the legionella responsible person, duty holder and others with day-to-day responsibility … responsible person training →

  • Legionella refresher training.

    Legionella refresher and update training for those who have previously received training in this subject.

  • Water Hygiene Training

    Water hygiene training course for healthcare environments developed to meet the staff training and competency objectives identified in the latest HTM 04-01…. water hygiene →

  • Pseudomonas training

    Pseudomonas awareness training for those operating within hospitals, care homes, health and social care environments with a specific emphasis on augmented care units … pseudomonas awareness →

  • Bespoke legionella training

    Bespoke and on-site Legionella training tailored to your specific needs and delivered at your premises, exclusively to your staff.

Covid-19 precautionary measures

Comprehensive Covid-19 precautions are currently in place for all our classroom courses. Precautions follow latest government recommendations and may be subject to change.

  • Current Gov/NHS social distancing guidelines followed.
  • Body temperatures checked prior to entry.
  • Classrooms cleaned prior to use.
  • Larger classrooms to allow more effective distancing.
  • Fewer candidates per training session.
  • Sanitisers available in all classrooms.
  • Individual pre-ordered refreshments delivered to classroom.
  • Candidates exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms will be asked to postpone their course to a later date.

UK training centres

Our main training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our Legionella training solutions can help to ensure your risks are managed effectively and the regulatory compliance standards set in this important area are achieved. To speak with one of our Legionella experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use this button.

Contact Us Today

What the Health & Safety Executive say about legionella training

The UK’s Health & Safety Executive have long established that one of the main factors in outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease (a severe pneumonia like chest infection) is a lack of training and awareness of employers, their staff and other operators.

To improve the quality of your Legionnaires’ disease risk management procedures anyone with responsibility for the management of the control of legionella should receive suitable training to ensure they are competent to carry out the work they are assigned to do.

  • Learn more about competence and training needs from the Health and Safety Executive

Is legionella training required by law?

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a general duty on all employers to provide suitable training to ensure the safety and health of their employees in the workplace.

  • Review the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act here

The Health and Safety Executive deal with the requirement for legionella training more specifically in their Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8 “Legionnaires’ disease: The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems”.

They state that it is important that anyone involved in managing and controlling legionella must be properly trained to a standard that ensures tasks are performed in a safe and technically competent manner.

  • Download your copy of the HSE’s ACOP L8

The HSE also recommend that regular auditing and refresher training be carried out to ensure people’s skills are kept up to date.

World leading legionella expertise

All our legionella courses are delivered by highly experienced, industry veterans’ who are leading experts in matters concerning the control and management of Legionnaires’ disease and Legionella bacteria in man-made water systems.

Summary of training courses

Our legionella training courses cater for many different roles and levels of management responsibility including building and facilities managers, company directors with responsibility for health and safety, duty holders, those appointed as the responsible person, health and safety managers and more. Our courses include:

  • Legionella Awareness Training

    Legionella awareness training course suitable for people who need an overview of matters concerning Legionnaires’ disease, the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems and the UK’s health and safety regulatory environment, including the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice L8, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) … learn more here →

    Course duration – 1 day.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • responsible person training

    An advanced responsible person training course developed specifically for people appointed as the legionella responsible person, deputy responsible person or the duty holder … responsible person →

    This comprehensive course is suitable for people who have day-to-day responsibility for matters concerning the management and control of Legionnaires’ disease and Legionella bacteria in water systems in accordance with the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)..

    Course duration – 2 days.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • refresher training

    Our Legionella refresher training course has been developed to help ensure skills associated with the management and control of Legionnaires’ disease and Legionella bacteria in water systems is kept up to date.

    The Health & Safety Executive recommend refresher training be carried out on a regular basis, we recommend an update every three years which is in line with other health and safety update training schedules.

    Course duration – 1 day.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • Water Hygiene

    Our water hygiene training course has been developed for people working in hospitals, care homes, and health and social care environments who have strategic, operational and day-to-day responsibility for matters concerning water hygiene, patient safety and infection control. It will also help organisations meet the training and competency objectives identified in the latest HTM 04-01… water hygiene →

    This course is suitable for people working in hospitals and healthcare environments including estates and facilities managers, infection prevention and control teams, building services engineers, maintenance staff, and health and safety managers.

    Course duration – 1 day.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • Pseudomonas Awareness Training

    Our Pseudomonas awareness training course has been developed for people who need an overview of the issues associated with the control and management of Pseudomonas aeruginosa related risks, primarily in hospitals, health and social care water systems … pseudomonas →

    This course is suitable for people working in hospitals and healthcare environments who have day-to-day responsibility for matters concerning patient safety and infection control including estates and facilities managers, and infection prevention and control teams.

    Course duration – 1 day.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • Bespoke Training

    Our bespoke Legionella training courses offer excellent flexibility and convenience. The content of our bespoke courses is typically developed by one of our expert trainers in consultation with you and your team and can include any of the training materials taken from our public courses.

    Our expert trainers can also incorporate training materials specific to your organisation including your own Legionella risk assessments, written schemes of control, method statements, data trends etc.

    Each bespoke course is tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, and is delivered exclusively to your staff at your premises.

    Course duration – as agreed.

    If our bespoke training option is of interest please call us to discuss your requirements with one of our training experts… contact us →

Expert legionella training & learning solutions

Water Treatment Services offer specialist Legionella training courses designed to support those with responsibility for the management and control of Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease in the workplace.

Delivered by experienced Legionella experts, our training courses seek to improve the recognition, management and control of Legionella risks; and to help organisations and individuals meet their legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the COSHH Regulations 2002 and the HSE’s ACOP L8.

Our main training centres are located in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

Contact us now for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.

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Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis

Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis – Water Treatment Training

Basic Chemistry of Water - Water Treatment Training

Professional water and wastewater treatment training courses delivered by experts.

WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” forms an essential foundation module in our range of courses. It has been developed by the industrial and process water treatment experts at WTS and is designed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water treatment systems.

WTS 0010 is an interactive e-learning module and forms an essential learning foundation to further study and covers the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated.

Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of industrial and commercial water systems.

Candidates will find this foundation course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses.

Public course and master class training dates →

Water Treatment Training Course Content – WTS 0010

Our foundation module WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” covers the following essential subjects to ensure delegates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence:

  • Introduction

    Introduction to the course and the subjects covered.

  • Water Sources

    A review of the common sources of water and where water is used in domestic, commercial, industrial and process environments.

  • Chemistry of Water & Common Contaminants

    A review of the chemical constituents of water, common contaminants of water and the issues caused by such contaminants including:

    • Scale
    • Corrosion
    • Bio-fouling
    • Suspended solids
  • Water Analysis

    An introduction to water analysis techniques.

  • Water Analysis Equipment

    A review of the equipment commonly used to analyse water.

  • Examination

    Multiple choice online examination covering the course content.

UK & International Training Solutions

Our main UK water treatment training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We can also deliver all our training courses, including bespoke courses at client premises throughout the UK and internationally.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our professional water and wastewater treatment training solutions can help to up-skill your staff to ensure your water and wastewater treatment systems are managed effectively. To speak with one of our water treatment experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.

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Who would Benefit from our Water Treatment Training?

Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of commercial, industrial and process water systems.

This course provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water and its use and treatment. Candidates will find this course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses.

Please note that this course is a specific pre-qualification requirement for some of our other more specialist training courses.

What will you Learn on WTS 0010?

This course will give candidates an understanding of the common sources of water and how water is used in different ways in commercial, industrial and process environments.

This course will also help candidates understand the basic chemistry of water, common contaminants and the problems that can result from using water containing these contaminants; namely scale, corrosion, bio-fouling and suspended solids.

Candidates will gain a basic understanding of how to manage and control engineered systems in which water is used to achieve optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Additionally, candidates will develop an understanding of how to perform basic water analysis and testing, and how to interpret the results so as to monitor, control and manage the consequences of scale, corrosion, bio-fouling and suspended solids.

Pre-Qualification Requirements for WTS 0010

There are no specific pre-qualification requirements for this course although prior knowledge of engineered water systems and issues associated with water treatment would be of benefit.

Water Treatment Training Certificate

On successful completion candidates will receive a certificate of attainment issued by Water Treatment Services for the course “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” – WTS 0010.

This certificate should be retained as evidence of formal training in this subject.

How Long is the Course WTS 0010?

This course is delivered online as an interactive e-learning course. The duration is approximately 1/2 day.

Water Treatment Training Delivered by Experts

Water Treatment Services offer specialist water treatment training courses designed to support candidates and organisations with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.

Delivered by experienced water treatment experts, our courses help candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.

If you are interested in this or any of our other water treatment training courses and would like to receive further details, including dates and venues please contact us.

Contact us now for more information about WTS 0010 or for your FREE, no obligation quote.

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Legionella awareness training courses

Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis

Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis – Water Treatment Training

Basic Chemistry of Water - Water Treatment Training

Professional water and wastewater treatment training courses delivered by experts.

WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” forms an essential foundation module in our range of courses. It has been developed by the industrial and process water treatment experts at WTS and is designed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water treatment systems.

WTS 0010 is an interactive e-learning module and forms an essential learning foundation to further study and covers the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated.

Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of industrial and commercial water systems.

Candidates will find this foundation course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses.

Public course and master class training dates →

Water Treatment Training Course Content – WTS 0010

Our foundation module WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” covers the following essential subjects to ensure delegates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence:

  • Introduction

    Introduction to the course and the subjects covered.

  • Water Sources

    A review of the common sources of water and where water is used in domestic, commercial, industrial and process environments.

  • Chemistry of Water & Common Contaminants

    A review of the chemical constituents of water, common contaminants of water and the issues caused by such contaminants including:

    • Scale
    • Corrosion
    • Bio-fouling
    • Suspended solids
  • Water Analysis

    An introduction to water analysis techniques.

  • Water Analysis Equipment

    A review of the equipment commonly used to analyse water.

  • Examination

    Multiple choice online examination covering the course content.

UK & International Training Solutions

Our main UK water treatment training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We can also deliver all our training courses, including bespoke courses at client premises throughout the UK and internationally.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our professional water and wastewater treatment training solutions can help to up-skill your staff to ensure your water and wastewater treatment systems are managed effectively. To speak with one of our water treatment experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.

Contact Us Today

Who would Benefit from our Water Treatment Training?

Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of commercial, industrial and process water systems.

This course provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water and its use and treatment. Candidates will find this course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses.

Please note that this course is a specific pre-qualification requirement for some of our other more specialist training courses.

What will you Learn on WTS 0010?

This course will give candidates an understanding of the common sources of water and how water is used in different ways in commercial, industrial and process environments.

This course will also help candidates understand the basic chemistry of water, common contaminants and the problems that can result from using water containing these contaminants; namely scale, corrosion, bio-fouling and suspended solids.

Candidates will gain a basic understanding of how to manage and control engineered systems in which water is used to achieve optimum efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Additionally, candidates will develop an understanding of how to perform basic water analysis and testing, and how to interpret the results so as to monitor, control and manage the consequences of scale, corrosion, bio-fouling and suspended solids.

Pre-Qualification Requirements for WTS 0010

There are no specific pre-qualification requirements for this course although prior knowledge of engineered water systems and issues associated with water treatment would be of benefit.

Water Treatment Training Certificate

On successful completion candidates will receive a certificate of attainment issued by Water Treatment Services for the course “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” – WTS 0010.

This certificate should be retained as evidence of formal training in this subject.

How Long is the Course WTS 0010?

This course is delivered online as an interactive e-learning course. The duration is approximately 1/2 day.

Water Treatment Training Delivered by Experts

Water Treatment Services offer specialist water treatment training courses designed to support candidates and organisations with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.

Delivered by experienced water treatment experts, our courses help candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.

If you are interested in this or any of our other water treatment training courses and would like to receive further details, including dates and venues please contact us.

Contact us now for more information about WTS 0010 or for your FREE, no obligation quote.

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Legionella awareness training courses

Legionella Awareness Training Courses

Legionella Awareness Training Courses

Legionella awareness training

Practical legionella awareness courses delivered by experts.

This incisive one day legionella awareness training course has been developed by the water safety and legionella experts at Water Treatment Services.

The course meets all current standards and is designed around the specific requirements of the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8, their guidance HSG274 and Care Quality Commission (CQC) Standards. It will support individuals with responsibility for the management and control of legionella in the workplace.

Our awareness training provides an excellent introduction to Legionnaires’ disease, specific ecology, understanding potential sources of contamination in man-made water systems, the UK’s regulatory environment including the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8; plus practical measures that can be taken to manage the growth and proliferation of Legionella bacteria in water systems to improve safety and compliance with the law.

  • Public training dates and locations for 2021

Legionella awareness training course content

Our legionella training course covers the following essential subjects to ensure delegates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their specific management responsibilities with confidence:

  • Introduction

    General introduction to the course and expert trainer.

  • Understanding Legionnaires’ disease

    Understanding Legionnaires’ disease and legionellosis, modes of transmission, common symptoms and medical treatments.

  • Ecology

    Understanding ecology and the role of biofilm.

  • regulatory environment

    A review of the UK’s current regulatory environment dealing with the control of Legionella in the workplace including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; together with the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8 and their latest technical guidance HSG274.

  • sources of contamination

    How to identify the bacteria in man-made water systems and sources of contamination.

  • Risk assessment

    Identifying risks, and the risk assessment process.

  • written scheme of control

    Developing the written scheme of control.

  • management systems

    Understanding management systems, roles and responsibilities including those of the duty holder and responsible person.

  • Control measures

    Developing effective control measures to manage and control the growth and proliferation of Legionella bacteria in water systems to reduce risk, improve safety and compliance with the law.

  • Examination

    Multiple choice examination covering the course content.

  • Discussion

    Discussion and feedback.

UK training centres

Our main UK training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our Legionella awareness training solutions can help to ensure your risks are managed effectively and the regulatory compliance standards set in this important area are achieved. To speak with one of our Legionella experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.

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Who would benefit from legionella awareness training?

Our awareness training course is ideal for people who need a good overview of Legionnaires’ disease (a pneumonioa like chest infection) and the organism that causes it – Legionella bacteria, the rules and regulations that govern this area of health and safety, those practical measures that need to be taken to ensure the health and safety of staff and other people is protected, and the steps required to ensure all legal obligations in this important area are met.

Who is the course for? This awareness course is ideal for landlords, business owners and company directors, facilities managers, building services engineers, maintenance staff, health and safety managers, and people with responsibility for the safe operation of water systems.

The course is designed to give an overview of the issues involved in the management and control of legionella in the workplace. If you are considered to be the Duty Holder or have taken on the role of the Responsible Person for legionella control then this course is not suitable for you. Under such circumstances we would recommend our two day  Responsible Person & Duty Holder training course which deals with the subject in greater depth.

What will you learn?

Our legionella awareness course provides an excellent introduction to Legionnaires’ disease and the health risks associated with water contaminated with this bacteria. Delegates will learn about the UK’s regulatory framework and those steps required to achieve compliance with the law. Additionally, you will also learn about the risk assessment process, risk management roles and responsibilities, and practical steps required to ensure these risks are properly managed to safeguard the health and safety of staff, visitors and other people.

Legionella training certificate

On the successful completion of this training course delegates will receive a formal certificate of achievement from the experts at Water Treatment Services. This certificate is valid for three years and should be kept to demonstrate formal training has been undertaken in this subject.

How long is the course?

One day.

Where and when are the training courses delivered?

Our main UK training centres are located in central London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow, and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

We can also deliver our training courses exclusively at client premises, and further afield for clients based outside the UK.

The training course dates and venue details given below are for our 2021 public courses held in Glasgow, Central London and Manchester. Other course venues and dates are available.

 

Course

2021 Dates

Location

Book

Legionella Awareness13 JanuaryBirminghamcontact
Legionella Awareness19 JanuaryLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness26 JanuaryManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness10 FebruaryBristolcontact
Legionella Awareness16 FebruaryGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness24 FebruaryNewcastlecontact
Legionella Awareness9 MarchLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness16 MarchManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness14 AprilGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness18 MayLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness25 MayManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness17 JuneGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness13 JulyLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness20 JulyManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness28 JulyBirminghamcontact
Legionella Awareness11 AugustNewcastlecontact
Legionella Awareness18 AugustBristolcontact
Legionella Awareness25 AugustGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness14 SeptemberLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness21 SeptemberManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness12 OctoberGlasgowcontact
Legionella Awareness16 NovemberLondoncontact
Legionella Awareness23 NovemberManchestercontact
Legionella Awareness15 DecemberGlasgowcontact

Legionella awareness training delivered by experts

Water Treatment Services offer specialist training courses designed to support those with responsibility for the management and control of Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease in the workplace.

Delivered by experienced water safety experts, our awareness training courses seek to improve the recognition, management and control of legionella risks; and to help organisations and individuals meet their legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the COSHH Regulations 2002 and the HSE’s ACOP L8.

Our main UK training centres are located in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

If you are interested in this or any of our other 2021 training courses and would like to receive further details, including dates and venues please contact us.

Contact us now for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.

Contact Us Today

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Expert Courses for Legionella Awareness, Responsible Person & Duty Holders

Expert Courses for Legionella Awareness, Responsible Person & Duty Holders

A variety of in-depth legionella courses is now available from Water Treatment Services. Delivered by leading industry experts the courses range from an introductory legionella awareness course up to an in-depth course developed for duty holders, the responsible person and those with more onerous responsibilities in this safety critical area of compliance.

Our legionella and water safety experts have poured the experience and knowledge they have amassed from treating all manner of water systems for Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens into our awareness training, responsible person and other courses, so you too can benefit from enhancing your knowledge.

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Legionella Training Courses

Legionella Training Courses

Legionella Training Courses

Legionella training courses

ACOP L8 compliant legionella and water safety courses delivered by experts.

Water Treatment Services is a leading  environmental specialist providing legionella training courses based on the Health & Safety Executive’s ACOP L8 and supporting  guidance HSG274; the Department of Health’s HTM 04-01, and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted standards.

Offering Legionella Awareness, Responsible Person, Duty Holder and Refresher training, our courses have been developed to support individuals with responsibility for the management and control of legionella and Legionnaires’ disease in the workplace.

Highly regarded, our courses give people the knowledge and skills to fulfil their water safety responsibilities with confidence.

Our range of legionella courses cater for different roles and levels of management responsibility.

They are delivered by experienced industry experts to ensure candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to perform duties their with complete confidence.

Our training courses include an entry level legionella awareness course, plus more advanced courses aimed specifically at duty holders, legionella training for the responsible person, engineering contractors and others with day-to-day responsibility for the management and control of legionella risks in the workplace.

  • Public training dates and locations for 2021

Our advanced level courses are designed to help those with specific responsibility recognise, manage and control water safety risks and understand how to meet the obligations set out in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) and more specifically those set by the Health & Safety Executive in their Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8.

Expert legionella training courses

Our specialist legionella training, water safety and pathogen control courses and practical workshop solutions include:

  • Legionella awareness training

    Legionella awareness training providing an excellent introduction to Legionnaires’ disease and the regulatory environment in the UK … learn more here →

  • Responsible person training

    Advanced legionella training course developed specifically for the legionella responsible person, duty holder and others with day-to-day responsibility … responsible person training →

  • Legionella refresher training.

    Legionella refresher and update training for those who have previously received training in this subject.

  • Water Hygiene Training

    Water hygiene training course for healthcare environments developed to meet the staff training and competency objectives identified in the latest HTM 04-01…. water hygiene →

  • Pseudomonas training

    Pseudomonas awareness training for those operating within hospitals, care homes, health and social care environments with a specific emphasis on augmented care units … pseudomonas awareness →

  • Bespoke legionella training

    Bespoke and on-site Legionella training tailored to your specific needs and delivered at your premises, exclusively to your staff.

Covid-19 precautionary measures

Comprehensive Covid-19 precautions are currently in place for all our classroom courses. Precautions follow latest government recommendations and may be subject to change.

  • Current Gov/NHS social distancing guidelines followed.
  • Body temperatures checked prior to entry.
  • Classrooms cleaned prior to use.
  • Larger classrooms to allow more effective distancing.
  • Fewer candidates per training session.
  • Sanitisers available in all classrooms.
  • Individual pre-ordered refreshments delivered to classroom.
  • Candidates exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms will be asked to postpone their course to a later date.

UK training centres

Our main training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our Legionella training solutions can help to ensure your risks are managed effectively and the regulatory compliance standards set in this important area are achieved. To speak with one of our Legionella experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use this button.

Contact Us Today

What the Health & Safety Executive say about legionella training

The UK’s Health & Safety Executive have long established that one of the main factors in outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease (a severe pneumonia like chest infection) is a lack of training and awareness of employers, their staff and other operators.

To improve the quality of your Legionnaires’ disease risk management procedures anyone with responsibility for the management of the control of legionella should receive suitable training to ensure they are competent to carry out the work they are assigned to do.

  • Learn more about competence and training needs from the Health and Safety Executive

Is legionella training required by law?

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a general duty on all employers to provide suitable training to ensure the safety and health of their employees in the workplace.

  • Review the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act here

The Health and Safety Executive deal with the requirement for legionella training more specifically in their Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8 “Legionnaires’ disease: The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems”.

They state that it is important that anyone involved in managing and controlling legionella must be properly trained to a standard that ensures tasks are performed in a safe and technically competent manner.

  • Download your copy of the HSE’s ACOP L8

The HSE also recommend that regular auditing and refresher training be carried out to ensure people’s skills are kept up to date.

World leading legionella expertise

All our legionella courses are delivered by highly experienced, industry veterans’ who are leading experts in matters concerning the control and management of Legionnaires’ disease and Legionella bacteria in man-made water systems.

Summary of training courses

Our legionella training courses cater for many different roles and levels of management responsibility including building and facilities managers, company directors with responsibility for health and safety, duty holders, those appointed as the responsible person, health and safety managers and more. Our courses include:

  • Legionella Awareness Training

    Legionella awareness training course suitable for people who need an overview of matters concerning Legionnaires’ disease, the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems and the UK’s health and safety regulatory environment, including the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice L8, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) … learn more here →

    Course duration – 1 day.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • responsible person training

    An advanced responsible person training course developed specifically for people appointed as the legionella responsible person, deputy responsible person or the duty holder … responsible person →

    This comprehensive course is suitable for people who have day-to-day responsibility for matters concerning the management and control of Legionnaires’ disease and Legionella bacteria in water systems in accordance with the Health & Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)..

    Course duration – 2 days.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • refresher training

    Our Legionella refresher training course has been developed to help ensure skills associated with the management and control of Legionnaires’ disease and Legionella bacteria in water systems is kept up to date.

    The Health & Safety Executive recommend refresher training be carried out on a regular basis, we recommend an update every three years which is in line with other health and safety update training schedules.

    Course duration – 1 day.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • Water Hygiene

    Our water hygiene training course has been developed for people working in hospitals, care homes, and health and social care environments who have strategic, operational and day-to-day responsibility for matters concerning water hygiene, patient safety and infection control. It will also help organisations meet the training and competency objectives identified in the latest HTM 04-01… water hygiene →

    This course is suitable for people working in hospitals and healthcare environments including estates and facilities managers, infection prevention and control teams, building services engineers, maintenance staff, and health and safety managers.

    Course duration – 1 day.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • Pseudomonas Awareness Training

    Our Pseudomonas awareness training course has been developed for people who need an overview of the issues associated with the control and management of Pseudomonas aeruginosa related risks, primarily in hospitals, health and social care water systems … pseudomonas →

    This course is suitable for people working in hospitals and healthcare environments who have day-to-day responsibility for matters concerning patient safety and infection control including estates and facilities managers, and infection prevention and control teams.

    Course duration – 1 day.

    If this course is of interest please contact us for a detailed course specification, training dates and course prices… contact us →

  • Bespoke Training

    Our bespoke Legionella training courses offer excellent flexibility and convenience. The content of our bespoke courses is typically developed by one of our expert trainers in consultation with you and your team and can include any of the training materials taken from our public courses.

    Our expert trainers can also incorporate training materials specific to your organisation including your own Legionella risk assessments, written schemes of control, method statements, data trends etc.

    Each bespoke course is tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, and is delivered exclusively to your staff at your premises.

    Course duration – as agreed.

    If our bespoke training option is of interest please call us to discuss your requirements with one of our training experts… contact us →

Expert legionella training & learning solutions

Water Treatment Services offer specialist Legionella training courses designed to support those with responsibility for the management and control of Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease in the workplace.

Delivered by experienced Legionella experts, our training courses seek to improve the recognition, management and control of Legionella risks; and to help organisations and individuals meet their legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the COSHH Regulations 2002 and the HSE’s ACOP L8.

Our main training centres are located in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.

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