Highfield Level 3 Award in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons (RQF) v3.6 8 Appendix 2: Qualification content Unit 1: Principles of Legionella Control for Responsible Persons Unit number: F/506/1500 Credit: 1 GLH: 8 Level: 3 Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria The learner will The learner can 1. Understand the risks associated with legionella bacteria and legionellosis 1.1 Explain how legionella bacteria multiply 1.2 Describe the conditions required for legionella bacteria to multiply within water systems 1.3 Describe the methods of transmission and infection 1.4 Explain the factors that affect an individual’s susceptibility to Legionnaires’ disease 1.5 Describe the symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease 1.6 Explain how cases of Legionnaires’ disease can impact on the operation of a site 2. Understand how legislation and codes of practice can support the management of legionella bacteria 2.1 Describe the relationship between legionella regulations and health and safety legislation 2.2 Describe the consequences for non-compliance with legislation and codes of practice 2.3 Explain the key roles and responsibilities associated with the management of legionella bacteria 3. Understand how to control the risks associated with legionella bacteria 3.1 Describe the requirements of the British standards relating to legionella risk assessments 3.2 Explain the importance of a written scheme 3.3 Explain how the written scheme should be implemented 3.4 Explain the importance of record keeping 3.5 Explain the importance of training and competence assessment of nominated individuals 3.6 Explain the importance of routine reviews of the written scheme Amplification / Indicative content This section of the specification expands on the assessment criteria defined in the above unit and includes suggested content that a training course should cover in order to adequately prepare learners for the assessment. LO1: Understand the risks associated with legionella bacteria and legionellosis
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