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Course
Certified Pool Operator
Name
SEF-3001AW2
Overall Quality of This Course
★★★★★
Based on 153 student surveys.
Available Classes
    Section Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Price Seats Available/Total Seats
276426 Public Safety Education Campus 04/28/2023 04/29/2023 B. Everhart $295.00 11/14
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Apartment Maintenance, Hotel Engineers, Home Owners Associations, Private Pool Owners, Club Houses, Community Pool Staff, Life Guards. Pool Servicing Companies.
Description
This introductory course focuses on swimming pool and spa operations, based on Pool and Tub Alliance (PHTA) recommendations. It covers water circulation, contamination, disinfection, and balance, along with essential calculations. The course also includes filtration, heating and air circulation, chemical testing and control, maintenance systems, regulations and guidelines, safety, and more.
Course Objectives
  1. 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
  1. 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
  2. Pool and Spa Filtration,Heating and Air Circulation,Span and Therapy Operations, Facility Safety, Keeping Records, Maintenance Systems,Troubleshooting, and facility renovation/design. Review before exams.
Contact Hours
16
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
Yes
Certification
Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certification Program from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Website URL
https://www.phta.org/
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
  1. Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certification Program.
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Text and Supplies Needed
Battery Powered Calculator, Pen/Pencil, Highlighter, notepad, photo id. All other books and supplies are provided. A $45 money order for Cashier's check made payable to the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance ( PHTA) for the certification fee. This payment is due on the second day of class from each student that passes the test.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 100%
  2. Participation
  3. Student must get a score of 45/60 to pass.
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
Apartment Maintenance, Hotel Engineers, Home Owners Associations, Private Pool Owners, Club Houses, Community Pool Staff, Life Guards. Pool Servicing Companies.
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 2022, 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 &Spa Managers
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Course Contact Information
Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
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