• First Aid Training
• Management & Supervisory
• Become a Lifeguard
• Health & Fitness
• Become a Swimming Teacher
• Continuous Professional Development
• Pool Plant Operator Training
  • Pool Plant Operator

POOL PLANT OPERATOR

We are not currently operating this course. Please go to  http://www.imspa.co.uk/education/nationwide_poolplant.php#nppo for upcoming dates.

WHO IS THE STA/ISPAL LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN SWIMMING POOL & SPA WATER TREATMENT FOR?

The Certificate in Swimming Pool and Spa Water treatment has been designed to provide information and reinforce the training necessary to reflect the most up to date requirements and standards for those employed in the management and operation of swimming pools and spa's water treatment equipment.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.

VALIDITY OF AWARD 

5 Years.

LENGTH OF COURSE 

The course will take place over 3 days, running from 9am - 5pm each day. Please note that this is a COMBI course, also including the STA/ISPAL Foundation Certificate in Swimming Pool & Spa Water Treatment.

COURSE CONTENT

The Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Pool & Spa Water Treatment covers:

• The industry lead bodies and their recommendations and guidance
• Pollution and its removal from the Pool, Spa and associated Plant
• Understanding the principles of circulation and filtration
• The requirement for regular maintenance on circulation & filtration equipment
• Understanding why & how water removal from pools can cause entrapment hazards and how this threat can be reduced
• Understanding Swimming Pool ventilation and heating systems
• Understanding the principles of water threatment including pH, water balance and water testing
• Why microbiological testing is also required and when it is necessary
• Analysis and interpretation of readings leading to corrective action
• Methods for recording results and maintaining records
• Understanding the different types of residual disinfectants and their use in water treatment
• Understanding the use of non-residual disinfectants including Ozone and Ultra Violet
• Developing an understanding and awareness of current industry best practice, guidance and recommendations
• Understanding the principles of Health and Safety and the relevant statutes
• Best practice in relation to planned preventative action and troubleshooting
• Developing an understanding of the environment implications of operating and managing Swimming Pools, Spa's and associated plant
• An understanding of how the hazards of electricity in pool and plant areas are managed
• How the threat of legionnaires and other diseases is controlled

NEXT POOL PLANT OPERATOR COURSEs IN LONDON

We are not currently operating this course. Please go to http://www.imspa.co.uk/education/nationwide_poolplant.php#nppo for upcoming dates.