NSPF CPO Course
WHAT IS THE NSPF CPO® PROGRAM?
The Certified Pool Operator® course is designed by the National Swimming Pool Foundation to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. Topics includes pool and spa chemistry, testing, treatment, filtration, maintenance, automatic feeding equipment, government requirements. CPO® certification is widely recognized by Environmental Health Departments nationwide and internationally.THE TWO-DAY CLASS
The CPO® certification program can be taken as a two-day class that covers 14-16 hours of information from the NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook (provided) and local codes taught by an NSPF® Instructor. This dynamic setting offers direct interaction with an instructor and fellow students. Pass the open book exam with a 75% or better score and earn a 5-year CPO® certification.- Pool/Spa Equipment Overview
- Water Balance
- Chemical Treatment
- Contamination/Disinfection
- Filtration/Circulation
- Essential Calculations
- Pool/Spa Management
- Codes and Regulations
- Facility Safety/Risk Management
THE ONE-DAY FUSION OPTION
Successfully complete the Pool Operator Primer™ online class, then take the second day of any regular two-day CPO® class within six months of completing the Pool Operator Primer™, pass the open-book test with a 75% or better score to earn a CPO® Certification. Allow 6-8 hours minimum to complete the online portion; print and bring your certificate to class. The certificate is a required to take the exam.WHAT IS NSPF?
The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®), founded in
1965, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving public
health worldwide by attracting more people to safer aquatic environments.
NSPF® is committed to improving public health by encouraging
healthier living through aquatic education and research. The NSPF® is
the leading educator for pool and spa professionals who service and operate
public and private pools and spas and for public health officials who are
responsible for pool safety.CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
NSPF's CPO course qualifies for Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) through the International Association for Continuing Education and Training*.
- Please note: You must finish the exam within 2.5 hours to qualify for CEU.
Special note for Pool Technicians working in Los Angeles
County:
“Any person engaged in the
business or occupation of treating or disinfecting swimming pool waters, or
cleaning, servicing, or maintaining swimming pools or swimming pool equipment
and facilities in Los Angeles County, must be certified as a Swimming Pool
Service Technician or Swimming Pool Apprentice Technician. This applies to both
public and private pools. A Technician Apprentice may only work under the
direct and immediate supervision and employment of a Swimming Pool Service
Technician.
To
become certified, an individual must pass a one-time examination. To qualify to
take the Technician examination, the applicant must have taken an approved pool
class, e.g., CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR'S Course (CPO) …”
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excerpt from Los Angeles
County, Department of Public Health, Recreational Waters Program Code
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/EP/rw/rw_tech.htm
Even if you don’t currently work in LA County –
CPO requirement may be coming to your world. LA County is often the model for other counties in California and beyond. Several California county governments are currently considering a CPO Certificate requirement and technician licensing. Many states already require a CPO Certificate to work as a pool technician.
Why not be
ahead of the pack?
