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Legionella bacteria can thrive in building water systems if not properly controlled — and exposure can cause serious illness or even death.
Our Legionella Awareness Training helps building managers, maintenance staff, and duty holders understand their legal responsibilities under the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for Legionnaires’ disease.
It provides practical guidance on control measures, water hygiene, and how to prevent Legionella outbreaks.
✔ Compliant with HSE guidance and ACOP L8
✔ Ideal for offices, schools, leisure centres, warehouses, and residential facilities
✔ 2–3 hour awareness course
Who Is it For?What will you Learn?
This course is essential for:
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Facilities and site managers
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Premises owners and landlords
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Maintenance technicians and caretakers
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Health & Safety representatives
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Anyone responsible for water hygiene in a building
Syllabus
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What is Legionella?
Understanding the nature of Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease. -
Signs and Symptoms
Health effects and risks associated with exposure. -
Legislation and Responsibilities
ACOP L8, employer duties, and risk control under UK law. -
Prevention and Risk Management
Water system checks, hygiene control, temperature monitoring, and record-keeping.
Key Information
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Half-day course
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Scenarios tailored to your workplace
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Available as on-site training for groups of staff anywhere in the UK
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Available as a virtual classroom course for groups of staff.
Delivery Options and Pricing
On-Site Training
We come to you! Ideal for teams of 4–12 staff.
Nationwide delivery. Utilise our skilled trainers wherever you are in the UK.
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£900 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
£1,300 + Vat for up to 12 delegates - for two courses on the same day.
Virtual Classoom - Group
Live via Teams with an Expert trainer
Great for staff based at different sites across the UK
Pick the dates that fit your work schedule.
Tailor scenarios to your workplace.
£800 + Vat for up to 12 delegates.
£1,100 + Vat for up to 12 delegates - for two courses on the same day.
Why Study with Safety Stars?
Stay compliant with UK law
Meets the requirements of HSE’s ACOP L8 for Legionella control.
Clear, practical instruction
Covers how to identify risks, assess systems, and apply preventive controls.
Delivered by experts
Our trainers understand building services and water hygiene from experience.
Customised to your site
Examples and discussion tailored to the types of systems used at your premises.
Reduces legal and health risks
raining gives you a practical action plan to minimise outbreaks and claims.
Nationwide, flexible delivery
Train your staff where and when it suits you — on-site or virtually.
Helps demonstrate due diligence
Training records show your proactive approach to risk and compliance.
Pairs well with other compliance training
Combine with Fire Marshal, COSHH, or Manual Handling for a full safety programme.
Frequently asked questions
