Operation system - Import export

Accredited with CPD & recognised by ILM, part of the City & Guilds Group. The Authorised Person (AP) has operational responsibility for the water service. They will be qualified, sufficiently experienced & skilled to fully operate the service, including its maintenance. This role involves maintenance of records, quality of service and system safety (integrity) and overseeing routine testing of the water, storage & distribution system. Topics covered on the course include: - The requirements for growth of Legionella, interactions of Legionella with other microbiota - Factors affecting the accumulation of biofilm - Effectiveness of biocides against Legionella, protozoa & biofilm - When to use biocides, selection of biocides - Effectiveness of temperature as a Legionella control method - Cold & hot water storage design & upgrading, distribution system issues - Showers, disposable & re‐usable shower head filters. - Monitoring, Legionella Sampling

This course is ideal for those who are not directly involved with the operation and maintenance of water systems, but still require an understanding of Legionella and the risk posed by this bacteria and what can be done to minimise the risk. This awareness course maybe applicable to those persons who provide hotel services, caretakers / janitors and / or building / departmental staff. Topics covered on the course include: -Legionella the bacteria - the history and current cases reported -Factors that encourage Legionella growth within water systems -An overview of the law, regulations and guidance applicable to Legionella -Those persons involved in the routine management and operation of water systems -Control strategies that can assist with minimising growth of Legionella in water systems -Operational checks that can assist with evidencing control strategies are working - Identification and management of little used outlets. Available online 24/7.