Legionella Awareness in Housing

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Delve into the essentials of water hygiene with our Bitesize course. Learn about Legionella – what it is, how it thrives in water systems and how we can prevent transmission in order to maintain safe, healthy environments within our homes.

Legionella Awareness in Housing provides essential insights into the importance of water hygiene. Help to raise awareness and understanding of this key compliance area across your organisation with this introductory course, designed specifically for housing staff. 

Learners will find out about the Legionella bacteria and the conditions in which it thrives. They will learn about the symptoms of Legionnaire's disease, and discover the practical steps that can reduce the risk of Legionella contamination and help to protect public health. Upon completion, learners will have an increased awareness of landlords' responsibilities when it comes to Legionella, and what their own role may be in this. 

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Did you know?

The latest government statistics show a 3 year mean of 266 cases which were investigated and diligently tracked through the national surveillance scheme. This tracking is crucial for managing public health responses and preventing outbreaks​ (GOV.UK)​.

 

Course Delivery: E-Learning
Enrolment Duration:
180 days
CPD Hours: 0.5 Hour(s)
Cost: from £45+VAT
Sector Safety and Compliance
Roles

Customer Service, Housing Officers, Resident-Facing Teams, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Support Staff.

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Who is this suitable for?

ASCP Bitesize Learning is designed for everyone!

All the Bitesize series of courses are designed for the housing sector giving an awareness level knowledge that broadens and shapes good safety culture.

This could include:

  • Customer Services
  • Housing Officers
  • Resident-Facing Teams
  • Finance
  • Operations
  • ....and any other roles!

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes clarify expectations, focus training on key safety and compliance aspects, and align learning with business goals to enhance workplace competence and safety. This streamlined approach helps ensure measurable and relevant results for the organisation.

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By the end of this ASCP Bitesize training, you will be able to:

  • Know what the Legionella bacteria is and understand that it causes Legionnaires' disease
  • Know what Legionnaires' disease is and be aware of its potential consequences
  • Describe the temperature and conditions in which Legionella bacteria thrives
  • Recognise the importance of Legionella awareness and of good water hygiene practices

Course Syllabus

What to expect before, during, and after your course
  • Before the course starts

    Our Bitesize Learning courses are available as soon as you enrol. All you need is an internet connection and a supported browser to begin.

  • During the course

    The course is a self-paced online training course broken into smaller Bitesize Learning chunks. You will cover the following topics:

    In this lesson you will learn how Legionella bacteria was first identified following an outbreak in 1976, and discover how our understanding has developed over time leading to the implementation of measures to minimise risks. 

     

    What is Legionnaires' disease and what impact does it have on the body?

    In this lesson you will learn that the disease is caused by an infection of the Legionella bacteria, and find out what the symptoms and potential consequences may be. 

    In this lesson you will learn more about the Legionella bacteria and the conditions in which it thrives.

    In this lesson you will learn about how water systems are an ideal place for the Legionella bacteria to thrive.

    In this lesson you will look at a wider range of settings that could be a source for Legionella.

    In this lesson you will find out more about how Legionella is transmitted to humans.

    This lesson covers the various preventative measures we can take to prevent Legionella bacteria from thriving, and help to keep ourselves and our residents safe from Legionnaires' disease.

  • Assessment

    To pass this course learners will need to demonstrate their knowledge with a short 10 question assessment.

  • Certification

    Learners will receive a CPD certificate on our Accredible certificates platform. This is a shareable demonstration of your knowledge

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