DOMS training and registration is required for all persons working on water distribution activities within the Scottish Water region. This includes, but is not limited to all Scottish Water and Scottish Water Solutions operational personnel, contractors, consultants, delivery partners, framework suppliers and self-lay organisations.
Course Summary
The National Water Hygiene scheme has been developed at the request of Water UK, the body representing the water supply companies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Scottish Water DOMS the Distribution Operations Manual (DOMS) is used by Scottish Water, the publicly owned company responsible for providing water and wastewater services across Scotland.
The course is led by a certified instructor and comprises 12 essential modules, addressing various facets of water supply distribution, operations, and maintenance. Registration hinges on passing a comprehensive training program, culminating in an end-of-course evaluation.
Session 1 – National Water Hygiene (Modules 1-4)
1: The importance of water
2: Water as a carrier of disease
3: Potential contamination and its consequences
4: Preventing contamination
Session 2 – Water DOMS (Modules 1-12)
1: DOMS Hygiene Practices
2: DOMS Hygiene Sampling Procedures
3: DOMS Hygiene Tools & Equipment
4: DOMS Disinfection Procedures
5: DOMS Repair and Maintenance Procedures
6: DOMS Boundary Valve Management
7: DOMS Treated Water Storage Points Maintenance
8: DOMS Repair of Mains & Services
9: DOMS Secondary Disinfection Treated Water Storage Points
10: DOMS Pumping Station Failures – Electrical/Mechanical
11: DOMS General Maintenance Activities
12: DOMS Network Operability
However if you only require the National water Hygiene card please click here for more information.
Blue National Water hygiene and White Scottish DOMS cards
Who is it for?
You will need
Delegates should bring a passport style photograph for their DOMS card.
Your skill level
Successful Completion of National Water Hygiene Scheme.
FAQs
Which systems present the greatest risk?
Cooling towers, evaporative condensers and hot and cold water systems have been associated with outbreaks. Other potential sources where precautions might be needed include humidifiers and spa baths.
If you decide that the risks are insignificant, your assessment is complete. You need take no further action other than to review the assessment periodically in case anything changes in your system.
What are my duties under law?
Under general health and safety law, you have to consider the risks from legionella that may affect your staff or members of the public and take suitable precautions.
As an employer or a person in control of the premises, you must:
* identify and assess sources of risk;
* prepare a scheme (or course of action) for preventing or controlling the risk;
* implement and manage the scheme ? appointing a person to be managerially responsible, sometimes referred to as * the ?responsible person’;
* keep records and check that what has been done is effective;
* if appropriate, notify the local authority that you have a cooling tower(s) on site (see ?Other duties’).
If a person working under your control and direction is treated as self-employed for tax and national insurance purposes, they may nevertheless be your employee for health and safety purposes. You may need therefore to take appropriate action to protect them.
If you do not wish to employ workers on this basis, you should seek legal advice. Ultimately each case can only be decided on its own merits by a court of law.
Where are legionella bacteria found?
Legionella bacteria are common in natural water courses such as rivers and ponds. Since legionella are widespread in the environment, they may contaminate and grow in other water systems such as cooling towers and hot and cold water services.
They survive low temperatures and thrive at temperatures between 20-45?C if the conditions are right, eg if a supply of nutrients is present such as rust, sludge, scale, algae and other bacteria. They are killed by high temperatures.
Do I need to pay for my training before I do it?
Yes you do, you can pay online when you book your course, or call 0845 872 3411 and pay with a credit card over the phone. Customers with credit terms, please call Training Plus to book your course on 0845 872 3411.
Can you cater for students with special needs?
Yes, but as with all special requirements that differ from the norm, please make us aware of your requirements and we will do our best to provide the appropriate support.
Are there any car parking spaces available?
Yes, there are a lot of FREE car parking spaces available in the area.
What accommodation is available?
There are a variety of hotels and B & B’s in the area. There is a list available to assist you with booking your stay.
Am I going to feel safe during my course participation?
Beside the fact that our staff and the environment of the school will make you feel happy and safe, CCTV is operating in most of the school’s areas.
I’m getting on a bit, is it like going back to school and will I feel out of place?
Not at all. A large percentage of our learners are mature students simply keeping up to date with current standards. Everybody is made to feel welcome in the centre.
