Legionella Awareness Training in brief: Legionella Awareness Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what Legionella is and how people are exposed. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Legionella bacteria grow in water systems and cause a form of pneumonia that can be fatal. Control is a legal duty for those managing premises.
Legionella Awareness explains what legionella is and the illness it causes. It covers how the risk is controlled under ACOP L8 and everyone's responsibilities. It is for anyone working near water systems where the bacteria may be present.
Legionella Awareness Training at a glance
| Course | Legionella Awareness |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | ACOP L8, Control of Legionella Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under ACOP L8, Control of Legionella.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Better understand Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires disease
- Understand how the bacteria can spread and how it can cause serious illness
- Know the legal responsibilities both the employer and the employee have to prevent the harbouring and spread of legionella
What Legionella Awareness covers
What is legionella and the illness it causes?
This section covers what legionella is and how the bacteria and illnesses can easily spread through the workplace if the correct preventive and control measures are not followed. We also highlight the warning signs and symptoms of legionell
Control
You will look at how you can help control the spread of legionella and the illnesses associated with it.
Responsibilities
The course then covers the responsibilities of the employer and the employee when it comes to processes and procedures to make the workplace safe.
Who should take Legionella Awareness Training
This course is for any employee working near areas where legionnaires bacteria may be present.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Legionella Awareness training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Legionella Awareness course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Legionella Awareness Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Legionella Awareness Training cover?
It follows ACOP L8, Control of Legionella.
How long does Legionella Awareness Training take?
Approx. 30 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Legionella Awareness Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
How often should legionella awareness training be done?
The law does not set a fixed interval. HSE's Approved Code of Practice L8 expects the people who manage water systems to be competent, so refresh training when the systems, duties or guidance change. Many organisations refresh it every one to three years.
Can we try Legionella Awareness training free?
Yes. Request a free trial and we set up the full course on The Globe, with its test and certificate, usually the same working day. No card details, and no obligation.
