Water Safety in Healthcare

This course is designed to equip the learner with an understanding of hygiene requirements in relation to installed systems, their components, and water borne requirements in a healthcare setting.


Academic Year: 2024/25
Course Code: 10727
Campus: Newtownards
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Plumbing

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in SERC Professional Skills Centre, Newtownards.

Course Overview

This course is for staff involved in the operation of building water systems within hospitals and healthcare environments. This includes Plumbing Installers, Heating Technicians, Design Engineers, Maintenance Personnel as well as staff responsible for Infection Control and Water Treatment services.

Some of the content involved in the course will be:

  • How to improve patient safety in daily work duties by work processes.
  • The microbiology and health effects of water borne bacteria that can cause harm to human health.
  • Prevention and control of the risks associated with the management of water –borne bacteria. 
  • Application of relevant legislation within day-to-day duties. 
  • Ability to understand and demonstrate the correct protocols for working on and around water systems within healthcare.
  • How to communicate, manage and understand how actions impact on the protection of vulnerable patients.

Practical workshop demonstrations on fault identification and processes will be included on the course as well.

There is one written assignment and a short practical observation to complete.

You work within a healthcare setting and have responsibilities for water systems and their hygiene.

How to better understand your healthcare setting maintenance and hygiene requirements.

The new understanding of the issues, remedies and terminology associated with water hygiene within a healthcare setting.

Within your organisation and may have other career opportunities.

To work within a healthcare setting.

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in SERC Professional Skills Centre, Newtownards.

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Available Sessions

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Funding may be available for this course, please contact us on BusinessServices@serc.ac.uk to discuss if you are eligible. Additional sessions may be available for this course throughout the year. Please contact us to discuss a start date that would be suitable for you.

Title Campus Spaces Fee Apply or get more information
Water Safety in Healthcare
Y10727ND1A-24/25-PT
Newtownards
20+ £221.00
Water Safety in Healthcare
Y10727SD1A-24/25-PT
SERC Professional Skills Centre
20+ £221.00

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Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

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