BPEC Legionella Risk Assessments & Water System Disinfection
This 1-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the main legislative and guidance documents.
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23 Nov 20261 DayFalkirk Campus F0.070265.00
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Description
This 1 day course provides a comprehensive overview of the main legislative and guidance documents, relative to the control of Legionnaire’s disease and the disinfection of water systems, as well as practical guidance on how to carry out a risk assessment of a cold and hot water system in a building and make recommendations to rectify the problems.
It is designed to meet the requirements of the revised Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and Guidance: Legionnaire’s disease: The control of Legionella bacteria.
This course has been designed for those already working within the Building Services industry as plumbers or maintenance engineers.
Prerequisites
Delegates must hold a recognised trade qualification in plumbing and heating. A working knowledge of central heating, hot and cold water systems is essential. As well as holding Water Regulations or Water Byelaws.
The course is for experienced plumbing and heating operatives
Content
The training course covers the actual disinfection process, including a practical examination on a purpose-built test rig by which the tutor can illustrate how disinfection should be carried out. Though the training is primarily aimed at practicing plumbing operatives who already have knowledge of hot and cold water systems, it will also be appropriate to water inspectors and others who are involved with the maintenance and management of a water system.
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.
Assessments normally consist of a combination of practical and theory examinations.
Certification
BPEC Certificate
The certificate is valid for 5 years
The certificate is valid for 5 years