Learn about water circulation, contamination, chemical testing and disinfection, along with water filtration, pool and spa maintenance, safety and regulations and guidelines.
Upon completion, students can be certified to operate a swimming pool or spa in accordance with national requirements. Additional local or state certifications may be required.
Industry-recognized credential: Certified Pool/Spa Operator® from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Complete in: Two days
Frequently asked questions
Wake Tech offers a two-day, 16-hour class at multiple locations across Wake County.
The requirement for pool and spa operator certification is determined by each state's health department. You should contact the health department in your state to determine its training requirements. This certification is accepted in all 50 states and multiple other countries.
Certification is valid for five years from the date you were certified. You must complete another certification process on or before the expiration date for your certification to remain active.
You can take the same two-day Certified Pool Operator course offered by Wake Tech.
Wake County requires any commercial pool operator to successfully complete the Wake County pool rules exam. To schedule a time to take the exam, call 919-856-7400.
The course contains basic math (adding, subtracting, division and basic algebra/geometry). Studying some math-related problems will help.
Certified Pool Operator Courses
Certified Pool Operator
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be certified to operate a swimming pool and/or spa in accordance with national requirements. Additional local or state certifications may be required.
Outline of Instruction
Pool and Spa Management
Water Contamination
Water Disinfection
Water Balance
Local/State Regulations and Guidelines
Essential Calculations
Chemical Testing
Chemical Feed and Control
Water Circulation
Pool and Spa Filtration
Heating and Air Circulation
Spa and Therapy Operations
Facility Safety
Keeping Records
Maintenance Systems
Troubleshooting
Facility Renovation/Design
Exam Review
Contact Hours
13
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification Program from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
Website
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certification Program
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
Battery-powered calculator, pen/pencil, highlighter, notepad, photo ID. All other books and supplies are provided. Computer access is needed if a class is held via Microsoft Teams.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
100% attendance
Student must get a score of 45/60 to pass.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Apartment maintenance staff, hotel engineers, homeowners association staff, private pool owners, clubhouse staff, community pool staff, lifeguards, pool servicing company staff
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Certified Pool & Spa Operator
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Employment of certified pool operators is projected to grow 14 percent from 2012 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job prospects will be best for those seeking part-time or seasonal recreation jobs.
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Pool maintenance
Pool attendant
Pool manager
Spa manager
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319522 | 03/03/26 - 03/17/26 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 377.00 | 12 | Register |
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