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Legionella Awareness Training

Last Update 19 June, 2026

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$49.00

Level Intermediate
Duration 2.5 Hours
Lectures 24
Language English
Access 1 Year

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Course overview

Legionella awareness is important for workplaces that manage water systems, building services, facilities, or environments where stagnant water, warm temperatures, and aerosols may create health risks. Poor control can contribute to serious illness, operational disruption, and compliance concerns.

This course explains what Legionella is, relevant legal responsibilities, hazardous environments, risk assessment processes, control measures, and post-Covid considerations for managing water safety risks in occupied or returning-to-use workplaces.

Learners will understand how to recognize potential Legionella hazards, support risk assessment activity, follow control procedures, and contribute to safer workplace water management in their roles. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course.

Key topics included

Understanding what Legionella is and how exposure risks may occur
Recognizing legal responsibilities related to Legionella control
Identifying hazardous environments and higher-risk water systems
Supporting Legionella risk assessment processes in the workplace
Applying control measures to reduce water safety risks
Understanding Legionella awareness in post-Covid workplace environments

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic prerequisites for this course. Learners should have basic English reading and comprehension skills to understand safety information, workplace procedures, and assessment materials. A responsible attitude toward health and safety, awareness of water-related hazards, and willingness to follow control procedures are recommended for successful participation in relevant workplace environments.

Who is this course for

This course is suitable for employees, supervisors, managers, business owners, facility managers, maintenance workers, property managers, health and safety representatives, building services personnel, and anyone involved in managing or working around workplace water systems. It supports awareness of Legionella risks, responsibilities, and safer control practices.

Certification

Curriculum

24 2.5 Hours

Understanding Legionella Risk

Water Systems and Growth Conditions

Legal Duties and Global Compliance

Practical Control Measures

Roles, Records, and Contractor Oversight

Outbreak Lessons and Emergency Response

Legionella Awareness Training Final Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is open to employees, supervisors, managers, business owners, facility staff, maintenance workers, property managers, and workplace learners who need Legionella awareness. It is suitable for individuals involved in buildings, water systems, safety responsibilities, or facilities management.

You will learn what Legionella is, where risks may occur, and why workplace water systems require careful control. The course also covers legal responsibilities, hazardous environments, risk assessments, control measures, and Legionella awareness in post-Covid workplace settings.

Legionella can create serious health risks when water systems are poorly managed or left unused for extended periods. This training helps workers and workplace leaders recognize hazards, understand responsibilities, support risk assessments, and follow control procedures more effectively.

Yes. The course supports improved workplace practices by helping learners identify Legionella risks, understand control measures, and follow safer water management procedures. These skills can help strengthen facility safety awareness, maintenance planning, and responsible risk control.

Yes. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course and any required assessments. The certificate demonstrates your understanding of the key principles and practical applications covered in the training.