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
Financial assistance available
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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 ID: SEF-3001AW2 | Overview
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.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310943 | 05/07/25 - 05/08/25 | Public Safety Education Campus | 325.00 | 8 | Register |
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