TMV (HTM) Installation, Commissioning
and Maintenance for Healthcare
(HXT-W13)
A 1 day TMV training course designed for delegates to get
a thorough understanding of the Health Technical Memorandums
documentation, Thermostatic Mixing Valves and the governance
surrounding water hygiene and safety. Delegates will also cover the
legislation surrounding TMV and the risk of Legionella Bacteria.
TMV (HTM) Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance for Healthcare Training Overview
This thermostatic mixing valves (TMV) training course will give the delegate’s awareness of HTM requirements relating to the maintenance, disinfection following the installation and maintenance of TMVs, as well as awareness of TMV maintenance in a healthcare setting.
This training course covers all the legislation surrounding the use of TMVs, the hygiene and safety of water, including HSG274 Part 2 (ACoP L8), HTM 04 -01 Parts A, B, C & Supplement Performance Specification D 08. Furthermore, it covers the risk of Legionella bacteria being present increasing the risk of Legionnaires disease in a Healthcare setting
Delegates will leave the course with an understanding of TMVs for healthcare environments, their maintenance duties, legal responsibilities and the correct governance for water hygiene and safety.
Who is suitable for this Thermostatic Mixing Valve (HTM) for Healthcare Training Course?
This course is suitable for anyone who is employed in the maintenance, design and operation of engineering services, including maintenance personnel, operators or estate managers. Furthermore, it is useful for any person wanting to develop or reinforce their knowledge of hot water and storage systems, covering the design, maintenance, installation and servicing.
Anyone working at healthcare premises or providing a water hygiene service would benefit from attending this course as it covers how to maintain & minimise risks of scalding and bacterial infection, especially in areas where vulnerable people are present.
Why do I need Staff Trained in TMV (HTM) Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance?
The NHS (National Health Service) and Water Safety Group have a corporate responsibility that any staff that are required to carry out any supporting clinical service, control measures and monitoring of outlets are sufficiently trained.
This course covers the Health Technical Memorandum 04-01:covering Safe Water in Healthcare premises:
Part A – Design, Installation and Commissioning
Part B – Operational Management
Part C – Pseudomonas Aeruginosa – Advice for augmented care units
Supplement Performance Specification D 08 – Thermostatic Mixing Valves
The Scottish counterparts A – G are looked at alongside these protocols.
Course Information
- An understanding of statutory and non-statutory legislation and guidance relating to the course subject
- Awareness of healthcare estate and regulations
- The importance of water safety groups and water safety plans
- Understanding and interpreting data contained within case studies
- Examine and determine the salient points contained with the case histories
- Understanding of TMV mechanical and non-mechanical devices
- Identify key components and examine cleaning commissioning and monitoring regimes
- understand the safe operation and monitoring of TMV devise
- Identify common faults and how to rectify
- Understand the principles of disinfection
- Identify best practices for the reduction of water borne pathogens
- To develop an understanding of Health Techincal Memorandaums (HTM)
- To develop or reinforce understanding of HSG274 Part 2 (ACoP L8)
- To gain an understanding of Organisational Governance Arrangments
- To get an understanding of different types of TMVs and there common faults
- To develop to reinforce understanding of HTM 04-01 Part A, B & D
At the end of the TMV (HTM) training, each delegate undertakes a multiple-choice assessment consisting of 20 questions. 15 correct answers achieve a passing grade (75%).
For the online TMV (HTM) training, the assessment will be completed via a PC, mobile phone or tablet.
Upon successful completion of the TMV (HTM) Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance for Healthcare course you will receive a City and Guilds Accredited Programme Certificate.
A digital certificate will be made available for you to download normally within 48hrs of successfully completing this course. However, paper copies of certificates can be supplied subject to a small administration fee.
This will need renewing every 2 years.
3 Ways To Learn TMV (HTM) Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance for Healthcare Training
LIVE Virtual Classroom
Exact same course as the face-to-face training
No software or IT skills required
No travel needed
Excellent value for money
City and Guilds Accredited Certification
Open Courses
Nationwide venues
Specialist facilities of real-life replicas
Face to face courses with our expert trainers
Spacious, comfy training rooms
Opportunity to network
City and Guilds Accredited Certification
On-Site Training
For 5 learners or more
Dedicated trainer for the duration of the course
Better suited to those who prefer face-to-face training
City and Guilds Accredited Certification included
Ways to Learn TMV (HTM) Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance
This City and Guilds Accredited Programme is available as a 1-day face to face open classroom at one of our training centres with a highly skilled and knowledgeable trainer. However, if the classroom option doesn’t suit we offer this course using our bespoke live training environment over 3.5 hours.
Online training offers the same expert trainer delivering the course, with the ability to interact with the trainer in the same way as a live classroom, with answers to any questions being provided directly from the trainer on the course.
If you require an onsite training session on TMV servicing and maintenance, installation, commission for healthcare please contact us for a quote.