Why Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification?
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is required by many health departments to operate a public swimming pool or hot tub/spa. The CPO certification provides training in water chemistry, mechanical operations, filtration, pool safety, hot tubs/spas, etc. (see below).
As of April 1, 2019 the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) and the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) have merged to form the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). Certification programs are unaffected. Branding for the foreseeable future is a mix of NSPF & PHTA.
Two formats are available: in-class (2 days / 16 hours) or blended learning (fusion), by completing the Pool Operator Primer online followed by attending a classroom component. Successful completion of an open-book, licensing exam is required to achieve certification. The certification is valid for 5 years.
The Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course follows the outline of the reference manual, covering the following topics:
1. Pool & Spa Management
2. Regulations & Guidelines
3. Essential Calculations
4. Water Contamination
5. Disinfection
6. Water Balance
7. Pool & Spa Problems
8. Chemical Testing
9. Chemical Feed & Control
10. Water Circulation
10. Water Circulation
11. Filtration
12. Air & Heat Circulation
13. Spa & Therapy Operations
14. Facility Safety
15. Record Keeping
16. Maintenance Systems
17. Troubleshooting
18. Facility Renovations & Design
If you have specific topics of interest not listed here, please contact us.
