Objective

• Scalding (Introduction & Risk / Skin / How to treat burns & scalds / Scalding statistics).
• Introduction to TMVs (What is a TMV / Background to TMVs / TMV Components / Types pf TMVs / Build Quality).
• Legionella / Pseudomonas (Background / Infection / Susceptibility / Nutrients & Temperature).
• TMV Legal Documents (ACOP L8 / HSG274 Part 2 / Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations / Byelaws & Water Regs Guide / Building Regulations G3 / School Premise Regulations & Advice for Standards for Schools / BS8300-2:2018 / HSG220 / BEAMA Code of Practice / HTM04-01 & SHTM04-01 & WHTM04-01 / D 08).
• Design / Installation (Legionella requirements / Suitable materials / Mixed water temperatures / Point of use & Group Mixing / Extra measures for healthcare / more vulnerable persons.
• Commissioning / In-Service Testing (Commissioning process / In-Service testing process / Test records)
• Fault Finding (common causes / possible faults / actions).

Target Group

Plumbers, maintenance staff, water hygiene technicians, managers (and others) involved in TMV design / installation / commissioning / in-service testing in commercial, residential and healthcare settings. The course is City & Guilds Assured and comes with certification, for those successful in assessment.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Examination

Single multiple choice question, open book assessment
Pass rate: 15/20 questions correct
Re-sit Question for those achieving 14/20 on the day

Course Contents

Contents

• State the difference between low and high-risk scalding situations and variables that influence the risk.
• Name the four levels of burns / scalds and state the difference.
• Explain some factors to consider when treating a burn / scald.
• Describe some scalding statistics.
• State the purpose / some background facts concerning TMVs / describe how they work.
• Name then identify the components of a TMV and state their function.
• Highlight differences between Type 1/2/3 TMVs and name the certification body most recognised in the industry.
• Name some of the different types of TMVs available.
• Describe some of the background/infection/susceptibility/conditions for growth, for legionella and pseudomonas bacteria.
• Name some relevant legal documents applicable to TMVs.
• Indicate some TMV design requirements (Including legionella and point of use / group mixing).
• Site some materials which should not be used for TMV installation.
• Indicate mixed water temperature requirements for any thermostatically controlled outlet.
• State some heightened TMV design / installation requirements for healthcare or more vulnerable persons.
• Demonstrate or describe the commissioning/in-service testing process.
• Complete a test record sheet.
• Name common faults associated with TMVs.
• Correlate common faults to possible causes and actions to take.