Highfield Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (RQF) 601-2972-4

Highfield Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (RQF) 3 Highfield Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (RQF) Introduction This qualification specification is designed to outline all you need to know to offer this qualification at your centre. If you have any further questions, please contact your account manager Qualification regulation and support The Highfield Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (RQF) has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. It is also suitable for delivery in Wales and is regulated by Qualifications Wales. Key facts Qualification number: 601/2972/4 Learning aim reference: 60129724 Credit value: 1 Assessment method: Learner workbook Guided learning hours (GLH): 8 Total qualification time (TQT): 8 Qualification overview and objective The objective of the qualification is to support a role in the workplace and is for learners who work in environments where legionella growth is a risk. It aims to raise awareness in order to prevent waterborne disease caused by legionella bacteria. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of the health effects of Legionnaires’ disease, the control measures that should be in place to prevent it as well as the consequences for not complying with relevant legislation and codes of practice. In addition, this qualification contains specialist units covering the risks associated with either cooling towers and evaporative condensers or hot and cold-water systems. It contains two pathways which should be relevant to the lear ner’s workplace: Pathway 1 Cooling towers and evaporative condensers Pathway 2 Hot and cold-water systems Entry requirements In order to register on to this qualification, learners are required to meet the following entry requirements: • 16 years of age or above • Minimum of Level 1 English, or equivalent Delivery/assessment ratios To effectively deliver and assess this qualification, it is recommended that centres do not exceed the ratio of 12 learners to one tutor/assessor.