Potable Water Awareness

Potable water is essential for heath, but contamination can occur if water systems aren't properly managed. This course helps learners recognise contamination risks, protect drinking water supplies and contribute to a safer workplace.

At a glance

20 minutes
10 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

Chorus training certificate

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

Around 16 million litres of drinking water are supplied across the UK everyday
Contamination can still occur if potable water systems are not properly managed
Understanding contamination risks and applying appropriate controls helps protect health, maintain safe drinking water supplies and prevent incidents in the workplace

(Source: water.org.uk)

Overview

Access to safe drinking water is essential for health, wellbeing and workplace safety. This Potable Water Awareness course provides learners with the knowledge needed to recognise contamination risks, understand what makes water safe to drink, and apply good practices that help protect water systems in the workplace.
Learners will explore the characteristics of potable water, distinguish between potable and non-potable water and identify common biological, chemical and physical contaminants along with their potential health effects. They will also learn the controls, responsibilities and actions required to help maintain safe drinking practices.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Employees working in industrial, construction, utilities, manufacturing, and energy sectors
- Personnel working in remote or temporary sites
- Supervisor and team leaders responsible for workplace safety
- Anyone responsibility for protecting workplace potable water systems
Learning outcomes

LO1: Define potable water
LO2: Identify the characteristics of potable water
LO3: Distinguish between potable water and non-potable water
LO4: Identify biological contaminants in water
LO5: Identify chemical and physical contaminants in water
LO6: Recognise contamination risks in the workplace
LO7: Identify the health effects of contaminated water
LO8: Identify controls that protect potable water systems
LO9: State workers' responsibilities for potable water safety
LO10: Describe the actions to take if contamination is suspected
Course content
This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration and interactive activities to guide learners through:
- What potable water is and why it is important
- Characteristics of safe drinking water
- Biological contaminants including bacteria, viruses and parasites
- Chemical and physical contamination hazards
- Health effects of contaminated water
- Controls for protecting potable water systems
- Actions to take if contamination is suspected
Assessment & certification

This Potable Water Awareness training course ends with a 10-question multiple choice test with a downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training programmes and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed at any time to act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your Potable Water Awareness training certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS