Training

Guardian Water Treatment offer a range of onsite training services on all aspects of water treatment include but are not restricted to the following:

Legionella Awareness Courses (Basic)

Course content

Introduction
An Introduction to the Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems – An introduction to the chemistry of water. A brief summary of scale, corrosion, suspended solids and microbiological activity associated with water – Water and its use in cooling towers and cooling systems.
Water and its use in hot and cold water systems
The history of Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease
Legionella risks in cooling towers and cooling systems
Legionella risks in hot and cold water systems
An introduction to the Health and Safety Commissions Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACoP)
Case studies: a review of selected case studies involving Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease.
Examination: a short test of competence covering course content. Upon successful completion of the examination candidates will receive a Legionella Control ‘Certificate of Competence’
Discussion and feedback, including practical examples and experiences from the course tutors.

Delegates will learn:

What types of water systems are at risk.
About Legionella bacteria, how and why it causes problems.
About the latest approved code of practice (L8) and procedures to control Legionella bacteria risks.
About current UK legislation, your obligations and the importance of compliance.
About recent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and the consequences of any failings, resulting action and lessons learned.
About practical examples from an experienced Legionella specialist.

Certification

Course delegates will receive a Legionella Control ‘Certificate of Competence’ Level 1, following the successful completion of the course.

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