This Legionella Responsible Person Training course provides practical guidance for those responsible for managing water systems and controlling Legionella risk in buildings.

It is designed for organisations that need clear, practical Responsible Person Legionella training in line with HSE L8 and HSG274 guidance.

The training is designed for Duty Holders, Responsible Persons, landlords, facilities managers, building managers and anyone responsible for implementing Legionella control measures.

The course is delivered by a City & Guilds qualified Legionella Risk Assessor and is aligned with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), including the L8 Approved Code of Practice and HSG274 guidance.

This training can be delivered onsite for your staff or arranged as a private course for organisations that need practical guidance following a Legionella risk assessment.

Duration: 8 hours

CPD: This course is externally CPD certified and provides 8 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Location: Training is available for organisations in Doncaster, across South Yorkshire, and nationwide by arrangement.

What Is Legionella Responsible Person Training?

Legionella Responsible Person training is a practical course for people who have been appointed to manage Legionella risks in a building’s water systems. It helps Duty Holders, Responsible Persons, landlords and facilities teams understand their role, interpret Legionella risk assessments, carry out monitoring tasks, keep suitable records and apply control measures in line with current guidance.

Course Summary

• Course type: Private onsite Legionella Responsible Person training course
• Who it is for: Duty Holders, Responsible Persons, landlords, facilities managers and building managers
• Duration: 8 hours
• CPD: Externally CPD certified, 8 CPD hours
• Guidance covered: HSE L8 and HSG274
• Certificate: Certificate of completion available
• Coverage: Doncaster, Yorkshire and UK-wide by arrangement

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for people responsible for managing Legionella risk in buildings, including:

• Duty Holders
• Responsible Persons
• Deputy Responsible Persons
• Facilities Managers
• Building and Estates Managers
• Landlords and Letting Agents
• Caretakers and Site Managers
• Health and Safety Managers
• Maintenance Teams

If you have received a Legionella risk assessment and need to understand what actions need to be taken, this course is designed to help you manage the system correctly.

What The Training Covers

The course explains the key practical tasks required to manage Legionella risk and maintain compliance with current guidance.

• Understanding Legionella bacteria and associated health risks
• Legal responsibilities under UK health and safety legislation
• Roles of the Duty Holder and Responsible Person
• Understanding and interpreting Legionella risk assessments
• Control measures for hot and cold water systems
• Temperature monitoring and sentinel outlets
• Flushing regimes and managing little-used outlets
• Legionella logbooks and record keeping
• Written control schemes and monitoring schedules
• Actions required when monitoring results fall outside expected ranges

Why Choose This Course

Many Legionella training courses explain the theory. This course is built around the practical questions people ask after receiving a Legionella risk assessment.

It is designed to help delegates understand what they are expected to do, how often they need to do it, and how to keep suitable records.

• Delivered by a City & Guilds qualified Legionella Risk Assessor
• Focused on practical compliance, not jargon
• Helps staff understand reports, recommendations and required actions
• Useful for organisations that need clear, site-relevant training
• Suitable for onsite delivery in South Yorkshire and nationwide by arrangement

Why Organisations Book This Training

Organisations typically request this training when they need practical support in understanding and managing Legionella control measures.

• Staff have been appointed as the Responsible Person
• A Legionella risk assessment has identified monitoring tasks
• Facilities teams need practical guidance on routine control measures
• Organisations want to support compliance with HSE L8 guidance

Legionella Responsible Person Training Course for UK Organisations

This course is available for organisations that need Legionella Responsible Person training delivered as practical, site-relevant instruction for staff with day-to-day water hygiene responsibilities.

This Legionella Responsible Person training course is suitable for organisations looking for practical Legionella training for Responsible Persons and Duty Holders across a wide range of building types.

It is particularly useful where a Legionella risk assessment has already identified monitoring requirements such as temperature checks, flushing regimes, record keeping, written control schemes and follow-up actions.

For organisations outside Doncaster and South Yorkshire, training can also be arranged nationally where practical onsite guidance is needed.

Training Based on HSE Guidance

This training is aligned with the principles set out in the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance for the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems.

The course focuses on helping Responsible Persons understand their role in implementing control measures, monitoring water systems and maintaining appropriate records.

Guidance referenced includes the HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 and HSG274.

View HSE L8 guidance
View HSG274 technical guidance

The training also helps delegates understand the responsibilities described in our guide to the role of the Responsible Person for Legionella control.