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

Highfield Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (RQF) 5 Pathway 2: Hot and Cold-Water Systems Suitable subject area qualifications or experience may include: o Highfield Level 3 Award in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons (RQF) o Degree or Dip HE in a related subject such as: chemistry, microbiology o HNC/D in a related subject (as outlined above) o If nominated tutors do not hold a suitable qualification, it is recommended they have a m inimum of 3 years’ experience in facilities management (or similar role) within industries that deal with risk of legionella (such as the leisure industry). • hold or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification or have experience which could include any of the following: o Highfield Level 3 Award in Delivering Training (RQF) o Highfield Level 3 International Award in Delivering Training (IADT) o Level 3 Award in Education and Training or above o Diploma or Certificate in Education o Level 3 or 4 NVQ in Training and/or Development o Professional Trainers Certificate o Proof of at least 30 hours of training in any subject • maintain appropriate continued professional development for the subject area This person may also act as the assessor. Assessor requirements Highfield strongly recommends nominated assessors for this qualification meet the following: • hold a relevant subject area qualification or have appropriate experience: Pathway 1: Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Suitable subject area qualifications or experience may include: o Highfield Level 3 Award in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons (RQF) o Degree or Dip HE in a related subject such as: chemistry, microbiology o HNC/D in a related subject (as outlined above) o If assessors do not hold a suitable qualification, it is recommended that they have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the water treatment industry Pathway 2: Hot and Cold-Water Systems Suitable subject area qualifications or experience may include: o Highfield Level 3 Award in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons (RQF) o Degree or Dip HE in a related subject such as: chemistry, microbiology o HNC/D in a related subject (as outlined above) o If assessors do not hold a suitable qualification, it is recommended they have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in faciliti es management (or similar role) within industries that deal with risk of legionella (such as the leisure industry) • have knowledge and experience in assessment of learners’ work and quality assurance procedures. It is not a requirement for assessors to hold a formal assessor qualification although it is recognised as good practice