On successful completion of this Legionella Responsible Person Training Course, you will develop or reinforce your knowledge of:
- The legislation, Health and Safety at Work Act, HSE ACoP L8 & HSG274 part 1 and part 2
- The role and duties of the Responsible Person and Duty Holder
- The Legionella compliance requirements of your organisation
Theory
- Pre-course assessment of the awareness of legionella to refresh knowledge
- Awareness of cooling systems
- Know the importance of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant sections
- Know the importance of the COSHH regulations and relevant sections
- Know the reporting of legionnaires disease under RIDDOR
- Understand the Consultation with Employees Regulations 1996 & Notification of cooling towers and evaporative condenser regulations
- Know the roles of the Responsible Person/s and Duty Holder
- Know what should be included in the Legionella Risk Assessment
- Know when a Legionella Risk Assessment should be reviewed and why
- Know what makes a person competent and the importance of training
- Know the HSE guidance documents
- Understand the primary aim of the Legionella Control Association
- Know what is in a written/control scheme and how to implement it
- Know the importance of water system design and commissioning
- Know the Water Regulations in relation to legionella control
- Understand the importance of a good schematic diagram
- Know how to interpret microbial sample results
- Know the importance of record keeping
- Know the process of cleaning & disinfection of cooling systems
This Legionella Course is designed for any member of staff who is or may become a Legionella Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person, or Duty Holder for premises that contain Hot and Cold Water, and Cooling Systems.
Please Note: If you are booking a Live Virtual Classroom Course and have evaporative cooling systems, please book this course, as well as the legionella training: Responsible Person course which you will find here: https://www.hsstraining.com/course/legionella-training-responsible-person/
This will enable you to gain a City and Guilds certificate
for hot and cold-water systems with cooling towers.
BOTH courses MUST be completed and the Legionella Training: Responsible Person course MUST be taken BEFORE attending the legionella training: Responsible Person Including Cooling Towers course.
IMPORTANT: The above ONLY applies to remote courses and is NOT applicable to on-site or classroom training, where both sessions are completed back-to-back.
If you have any questions, please phone 0345 605 0006 to speak to a member of our team.
In order to enrol on this course, the Legionella Training: Responsible Person – City & Guilds course MUST be completed first.
If you have any questions, please phone 0345 605 0006 to speak to a member of our team.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
On successful completion of this Legionella Responsible Persons Training Course you will receive a City and Guilds Accredited Programme Certificate.
All certification is subject to the City & Guilds Quality assurance procedure. If you require a certificate of attendance in the interim please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Legionella Training: Responsible Person Including Cooling Towers Course FAQs
About City & Guilds
Q1. Who are City & Guilds?
City & Guilds is a respected UK awarding body that provides nationally recognised qualifications across technical, vocational and workplace sectors. They develop accredited courses in areas such as health and safety, engineering, facilities management and compliance, ensuring training meets industry standards and is trusted by employers.
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Q2. Why choose a City & Guilds accredited Legionella course?
City & Guilds accreditation confirms the training meets national industry standards and has been quality-checked by an independent awarding organisation. It helps demonstrate compliance with UK health and safety law, including the HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8 and HSG274 guidance.
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About the Course
Q3. What does the Legionella Responsible Person course cover?
Topics covered include the Health & Safety at Work Act, the HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 for Legionella control. HSE guidance HSG274 on water systems, roles of Responsible Persons and Duty Holders, cooling tower management, risk assessment, control schemes, sampling, record keeping and legal duties.
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Q4. How long does the course take to complete?
The classroom course runs over 1 day. For delegates completing the course remotely, the training is provided as a half-day live virtual session via Microsoft Teams.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q5. What's the difference between your other Legionella courses?
We offer different Legionella courses for specific roles and responsibilities.
Legionella Awareness - City & Guilds: An entry-level, City & Guilds accredited awareness course designed for beginners, those needing a refresher or those who have limited experience with water hygiene or Legionella control, as it covers the basics of how legionella bacteria behave, how infection occurs, simple control and monitoring practices.
Legionella Training Cooling Systems Operative: An operative-level course designed for hands-on site staff and technicians. Suitable for individuals directly involved in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of cooling systems, including water hygiene technicians, maintenance, contractors, site staff, and those performing routine checks or minor remedial work. Requires a current Legionella Awareness certificate or equivalent to attend.
Legionella Training: Responsible Person - City & Guilds: A management-level, City & Guilds accredited course designed for delegates appointed as or about to become Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person, or Duty Holder for Hot & Cold water systems. It is designed for those individuals appointed to oversee and implement the management and control of Legionella risks in a workplace's water systems. Covers legal duties, risk assessment, control schemes and record-keeping.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course suitable for?
This course is designed for any member of staff who is or may become one of the following:
- Responsible Persons: in charge of Legionella safety in your building.
- Deputy Responsible Persons: supporting the Responsible Person or stepping in when needed.
- Duty Holders: legally accountable employers or building owners.
- Staff Managing Water or Cooling Systems: engineers, facilities managers, or maintenance staff who operate or maintain these systems, especially those with high-risk cooling systems.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
Yes. If you attend the course remotely, you must first complete the Legionella: Responsible Person training course before attending this training. For classroom or on-site training, no previous Legionella training experience is required as both modules are taught together.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q8. How does remote training work?
Remote training is delivered live by an experienced trainer via Microsoft Teams. You can interact in real-time, ask questions and participate in discussions just like in a classroom setting, from the comfort of your own location (e.g, at home or work).
__________________________________________________________________________
Q9. What should I bring on the day?
Valid ID: Please bring a valid form of photographic ID, whether remote or classroom. Acceptable forms of photo ID include passport, driving license, or CSCS card.
Classroom/in-person: If you've booked to attend in person, you'll need PPE: safety boots, hi-vis vest/jacket, hard-hat (preferably with a chin strap), protective gloves, eye protection, safety footwear, long-sleeve top and trousers (shorts are not permitted). If you need help sourcing PPE, please call 0345 605 0006 or email training@hss.com.
Remote Course: You'll need an internet connected PC or laptop with a working webcam, microphone/speakers, plus a quiet space with no excessive distractions. Tablets and phones are not permitted. Please ensure Microsoft Teams is installed before your course start date. If you have any questions about your device requirements please contact us 0345 605 0006 before your course start date.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, in your joining instructions once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q11. How is the course assessed?
Delegates are assessed via a short multiple-choice exam.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q12. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates who complete the assessment will receive City and Guilds Accredited Certificate.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q13. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com
_________________________________________________________________________________
On successful completion of this Legionella Responsible Person Training Course, you will develop or reinforce your knowledge of:
- The legislation, Health and Safety at Work Act, HSE ACoP L8 & HSG274 part 1 and part 2
- The role and duties of the Responsible Person and Duty Holder
- The Legionella compliance requirements of your organisation
Theory
- Pre-course assessment of the awareness of legionella to refresh knowledge
- Awareness of cooling systems
- Know the importance of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant sections
- Know the importance of the COSHH regulations and relevant sections
- Know the reporting of legionnaires disease under RIDDOR
- Understand the Consultation with Employees Regulations 1996 & Notification of cooling towers and evaporative condenser regulations
- Know the roles of the Responsible Person/s and Duty Holder
- Know what should be included in the Legionella Risk Assessment
- Know when a Legionella Risk Assessment should be reviewed and why
- Know what makes a person competent and the importance of training
- Know the HSE guidance documents
- Understand the primary aim of the Legionella Control Association
- Know what is in a written/control scheme and how to implement it
- Know the importance of water system design and commissioning
- Know the Water Regulations in relation to legionella control
- Understand the importance of a good schematic diagram
- Know how to interpret microbial sample results
- Know the importance of record keeping
- Know the process of cleaning & disinfection of cooling systems
Legionella Training: Responsible Person Including Cooling Towers Course FAQs
About City & Guilds
Q1. Who are City & Guilds?
City & Guilds is a respected UK awarding body that provides nationally recognised qualifications across technical, vocational and workplace sectors. They develop accredited courses in areas such as health and safety, engineering, facilities management and compliance, ensuring training meets industry standards and is trusted by employers.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. Why choose a City & Guilds accredited Legionella course?
City & Guilds accreditation confirms the training meets national industry standards and has been quality-checked by an independent awarding organisation. It helps demonstrate compliance with UK health and safety law, including the HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8 and HSG274 guidance.
_________________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q3. What does the Legionella Responsible Person course cover?
Topics covered include the Health & Safety at Work Act, the HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 for Legionella control. HSE guidance HSG274 on water systems, roles of Responsible Persons and Duty Holders, cooling tower management, risk assessment, control schemes, sampling, record keeping and legal duties.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q4. How long does the course take to complete?
The classroom course runs over 1 day. For delegates completing the course remotely, the training is provided as a half-day live virtual session via Microsoft Teams.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q5. What's the difference between your other Legionella courses?
We offer different Legionella courses for specific roles and responsibilities.
Legionella Awareness - City & Guilds: An entry-level, City & Guilds accredited awareness course designed for beginners, those needing a refresher or those who have limited experience with water hygiene or Legionella control, as it covers the basics of how legionella bacteria behave, how infection occurs, simple control and monitoring practices.
Legionella Training Cooling Systems Operative: An operative-level course designed for hands-on site staff and technicians. Suitable for individuals directly involved in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of cooling systems, including water hygiene technicians, maintenance, contractors, site staff, and those performing routine checks or minor remedial work. Requires a current Legionella Awareness certificate or equivalent to attend.
Legionella Training: Responsible Person - City & Guilds: A management-level, City & Guilds accredited course designed for delegates appointed as or about to become Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person, or Duty Holder for Hot & Cold water systems. It is designed for those individuals appointed to oversee and implement the management and control of Legionella risks in a workplace's water systems. Covers legal duties, risk assessment, control schemes and record-keeping.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q6. Who is this course suitable for?
This course is designed for any member of staff who is or may become one of the following:
- Responsible Persons: in charge of Legionella safety in your building.
- Deputy Responsible Persons: supporting the Responsible Person or stepping in when needed.
- Duty Holders: legally accountable employers or building owners.
- Staff Managing Water or Cooling Systems: engineers, facilities managers, or maintenance staff who operate or maintain these systems, especially those with high-risk cooling systems.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q7. Are there any entry requirements?
Yes. If you attend the course remotely, you must first complete the Legionella: Responsible Person training course before attending this training. For classroom or on-site training, no previous Legionella training experience is required as both modules are taught together.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q8. How does remote training work?
Remote training is delivered live by an experienced trainer via Microsoft Teams. You can interact in real-time, ask questions and participate in discussions just like in a classroom setting, from the comfort of your own location (e.g, at home or work).
__________________________________________________________________________
Q9. What should I bring on the day?
Valid ID: Please bring a valid form of photographic ID, whether remote or classroom. Acceptable forms of photo ID include passport, driving license, or CSCS card.
Classroom/in-person: If you've booked to attend in person, you'll need PPE: safety boots, hi-vis vest/jacket, hard-hat (preferably with a chin strap), protective gloves, eye protection, safety footwear, long-sleeve top and trousers (shorts are not permitted). If you need help sourcing PPE, please call 0345 605 0006 or email training@hss.com.
Remote Course: You'll need an internet connected PC or laptop with a working webcam, microphone/speakers, plus a quiet space with no excessive distractions. Tablets and phones are not permitted. Please ensure Microsoft Teams is installed before your course start date. If you have any questions about your device requirements please contact us 0345 605 0006 before your course start date.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q10. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, in your joining instructions once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q11. How is the course assessed?
Delegates are assessed via a short multiple-choice exam.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q12. What certification will I receive?
Successful delegates who complete the assessment will receive City and Guilds Accredited Certificate.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q13. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com
_________________________________________________________________________________
This Legionella Course is designed for any member of staff who is or may become a Legionella Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person, or Duty Holder for premises that contain Hot and Cold Water, and Cooling Systems.
Please Note: If you are booking a Live Virtual Classroom Course and have evaporative cooling systems, please book this course, as well as the legionella training: Responsible Person course which you will find here: https://www.hsstraining.com/course/legionella-training-responsible-person/
This will enable you to gain a City and Guilds certificate
for hot and cold-water systems with cooling towers.
BOTH courses MUST be completed and the Legionella Training: Responsible Person course MUST be taken BEFORE attending the legionella training: Responsible Person Including Cooling Towers course.
IMPORTANT: The above ONLY applies to remote courses and is NOT applicable to on-site or classroom training, where both sessions are completed back-to-back.
If you have any questions, please phone 0345 605 0006 to speak to a member of our team.
In order to enrol on this course, the Legionella Training: Responsible Person – City & Guilds course MUST be completed first.
If you have any questions, please phone 0345 605 0006 to speak to a member of our team.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
On successful completion of this Legionella Responsible Persons Training Course you will receive a City and Guilds Accredited Programme Certificate.
All certification is subject to the City & Guilds Quality assurance procedure. If you require a certificate of attendance in the interim please don’t hesitate to contact us.
