Legionella Management
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LMBWS1 – Legionella Management in Building Water Systems
Course Overview | Outcomes and Recognition | Fees and Subsidies | Upcoming Courses
Course Overview
The introduction of Legionella Management in the Building Water Systems course has been designed for Plumbers and Apprentices to further their knowledge about the Legionella risk in water systems within buildings. This course is also open to Facility Managers and Maintenance Workers. It approaches the subject of water safety and hygiene with a holistic perspective incorporating microbial, physical and chemical risks and practices associated with water distribution systems within buildings. It will provide you with a broad knowledge of the technical requirements and provide practical advice for the control of waterborne pathogens and the national enHealth guidelines for Legionella control.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Delivery
This workshop is delivered over 8 hours during a face to face course.
Outcomes and Recognition
Course Outcomes
To enable attendees to gain an understanding of the recommendations of the enHealth guidelines for Legionella control in health and aged care facilities, and what is considered to be an awareness of treating the Legionella bacterium in building water systems. This knowledge will provide further awareness to allow attendees to undertake their roles and duties in respect of water distribution systems with a greater emphasis on the safety of residents, patients and staff.
Course Recognition
On successful completion of this course learners will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.
Fees and Subsidies
Course Fees
Members: $380* (Inc. GST)
Associate Members: $531* (Inc. GST)
Non-members: $590* (Inc. GST)
* Course Subsidies may be available.
Course Subsidies
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent industry funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices and career seekers in the building and construction industry.
Below is the course code and title and the maximum funding amount available to eligible participants:
| Short Course Code and Title |
Max. Amount Funded |
|---|---|
| LMBWS1 – Legionella Management in Building Water Systems | $200.00 |
Upcoming Courses
| Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 18 November 2020 8:00am - 4:30pm |
Plumbing Industry House 11/243 Bradman Street Acacia Ridge Qld 4110 |
NOTE: Please ensure you have all of your personal details, including your USI, with you prior to registering for the course to make your enrolment process as quick and easy as possible. Once your registration, payment and enrolment is complete you will be receive a confirmation of enrolment.
Download and complete an enrolment form or call 07 3273 0800!
Please send completed enrolment forms to training@mpaq.com.au.
