P900 BOHS Control of Legionella in Domestic Hot and Cold Water
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P900 BOHS Control of Legionella in Domestic Hot and Cold Water
Course Information
Overview
The P900 course is designed to provide candidates with a foundation level of knowledge on identifying and controlling legionella risk, in order to undertake the testing and monitoring of hot and cold water systems in domestic buildings.
This is a level 3 qualification in the BOHS qualifications framework, equivalent to NVQ Level 3 and A or AS level.
Both the course content and the examinations are in English.
Who should attend
It is suitable for those who are training to, or would like to become, a water systems operative or technician or those who require a foundation level of understanding in order to take a Level 4 Proficiency qualification (e.g. P901).
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course. Candidates also need basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Teaching Learning Time
The P900 course runs over one day and includes at least six hours of teaching.
The course can be delivered more flexibly, such as an evening or part-day course, but should still include six hours of education.
Recommended Core Competencies
Assessment and Examination
Please be aware that ALL examinations are conducted online through Microsoft Teams and BOHS exam portal.
Candidates are required to pass one multiple-choice examination to complete the course.
The examination is comprised of 20 multiple-choice questions, to be answered in 30 minutes. This is a closed-book exam, students are not permitted to have access to any materials.
For each question, students will choose one of four possible answers. The questions are a mix of text and diagram-based questions.
The pass mark is 75%.
To gain the P900 qualification, the examination must be passed within 12 months of the course date.
Resits are permitted.