This IIRSM-approved course provides property managers with essential knowledge on Legionella risks and water system compliance.
It first introduces relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations. The course then sets out what duty holders must do to ensure compliance and control the threat of Legionella within their properties, with practical guidance on risk assessments, record-keeping and communicating with occupants.
Learn how Legionella bacteria cause illness, why certain systems are vulnerable, and which groups are most at risk.
Understand the conditions that let Legionella multiply and how contaminated water systems can expose people to harm.
Understand your legal duties under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), the Building Safety Act and other legislation. This includes record-keeping and appointing a competent person.
Learn how to identify risks across different property types and what your assessment must cover.
Recognise which systems and conditions are most likely to support Legionella growth, and where to focus your controls.
Understand the most preferred control method and how to design out Legionella risk through system changes that remove stagnant water and reduce aerosol formation.
Explore practical system-based controls like flushing routines, filters, temperature monitoring and water flow balancing.
Understand how to manage risk through maintenance schedules, written schemes of control, monitoring and clear responsibilities.
Understand when to use disinfection, filtration and personal protective equipment as additional layers of control.
Learn best practices for design, maintenance and communication, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that trigger enforcement action.
What You Will Learn
Health effects of Legionnaires’ disease and the most vulnerable groups
Growth conditions for Legionella bacteria and how to manage them
Relevant legal duties under COSHH and the Building Safety Act
How to carry out a Legionella risk assessment in residential properties
How to apply risk controls using the preferred hierarchy of measures
What to monitor and record for evidence of compliance
Available in 13 Languages
Course subtitles are available in multiple languages, including:
This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
The course certificate includes:
User name
Company name
Course name
Completion date
Expiry date
Approval body
An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete a final theory test before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
Fully online
Multiple choice
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Customer Feedback
Why Is Legionella Training for Property Managers Important?
Unchecked Legionella in water systems can lead to severe consequences – not only for tenant health, but also for the property management business. The Health and Safety Executive closely monitors how this potentially deadly bacteria is managed in residential water systems.
Duty holders who fail to implement adequate control measures risk both the health of their tenants and their property management business. Non-compliance can be met with fines, legal action, and, in some cases, the loss of operating licences or even criminal charges.
This IIRSM-approved course gives property managers the knowledge needed to ensure water systems are safe and compliant.
It explains how Legionella spreads, which groups are most vulnerable, and how to assess risks in your properties. It then covers how to apply the hierarchy of controls to ensure that safeguards are effective and compliant.
It also covers administrative duties, including requirements to develop written schemes or control, communicate with tenants and maintain accurate records that prove compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard cost for this online Legionella Training for Property Managers course is £25 +VAT for a single trainee, but prices are lower when you buy in bulk.
Discounts are applied automatically when you add enough courses to your cart. Or, if you’re planning a large order, our sales team will help you find the best price.
This course takes around 45 minutes to complete in one session. You can pause learning between sections, and the system will save your progress.
All Human Focus courses are approved, assured or certified by an independent health and safety body to guarantee quality and accuracy. This course is approved by IIRSM (the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management).
Training certificates are valid for three years from the date of completion. After this period, it’s necessary to retake the course to refresh your knowledge and renew your certification.
You can choose to set a shorter validity period if you prefer trainees to refresh critical knowledge sooner. Our sales team can help you adjust expiry dates to suit your needs.
