This half-day National Water Hygiene course is designed for all persons involved in the operations of the potable water industry who require access to sites, both permanent and temporary, including all levels of operatives, supervisions and management.

Course Content:

The course content and delivery specification has been developed through consultation with the water industry.

- The premise that water is a food product and the public expect their water supply to have been treated properly so that it does not cause health problems.
- The importance of personal hygiene and identification of potential sources of contamination.
- Awareness of potential for contamination. Includes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the need for clean boots.
- Vehicles – vehicles need to be kept clean and tidy and tools need to be separated. Awareness of where the vehicle has been taken before entering a treatment works e.g. fields, sewage treatment works etc.
- Multi-functional working – water and sewerage working is becoming common for some companies and the associated risks must be understood.
- Fuel, diesel and chemical contamination – any of these getting into the water could have detrimental effects.
- Pets could help to spread water borne diseases e.g. dogs, cats, horses etc – ensure that individuals do not wear the same footwear for work.
- Chlorine/disinfection, both in the water itself and other usage i.e. how chlorine is used to wash boots, clean tools and in repairs, and the correct disposal of chlorine solution.
- Awareness and usage surrounding approved products. The right substance for the job
- Awareness of the sampling and audit processes in place by various bodies.

The course will be delivered through the context of the potable water industry.

Assessment

Multiple choice questions after each module. A health screening questionnaire must be completed by all individuals prior to the training and assessment. In this questionnaire, individuals must declare whether they have, or have had in the preceding 12 months, any of these illnesses:

- Typhoid
- Paratyphoid
- Dysentry
- Persistent diarrhoea or vomiting
- Jaundice or Hepatitis (A or E)
- Prolonged unexplained fever

If the individual has, or has had, any of these illnesses, then medical clearance must be obtained before any EUSR registration application can be submitted.

Certificates

Once the delegate has successfully completed the National Water Hygiene course and assessment, the results will be submitted to the awarding body and cards will be issued to the delegate in due course. 

Certification for this course is valid for 3 years from the date of training. To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the National Water Hygiene course before the expiry date on your card.


Pre-Requisites: There are no formal entry requirements however a basic level of written and spoken English is required.