- Description
- Curriculum
Course Outline:
Legionella is found in natural water courses and artificial hot and cold-water systems, meaning this course is suitable for all members of staff. The course explains what legionella is, how you can identify its exposure, and the systems used to prevent exposure in the first place.
Learning Objectives:
- LO1: Explain what legionella is and where it can be found
- LO2: Identify systems which present a risk of legionella increasing
- LO3: Explain how legionella multiplies
- LO4: Identify the temperatures that affect legionella
- LO5: Explain what Legionnaires’ disease is and how it is contracted
- LO6: Describe who can be affected by Legionnaires’ disease
- LO7: Identify when the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease can begin
- LO8: Describe mild symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease
- LO9: Describe severe symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease
- LO10: Describe how the risk of legionella is controlled in potable water systems
- LO11: Describe how the risk of legionella is controlled in all water systems
- LO12: Explain how water is treated
- LO13: Describe cleaning and disinfection procedure
