Why Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification?
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification is required by 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. (For specifics, see the complete outline below.) The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) CPO certification is accredited in most Canadian provinces and 105 countries around the world.
Two formats are available: in-class (2 days / 16 hours) or blended learning (fusion), by completing the Pool Operator Primer (8 hours online) plus attending class (1 day / 8 hours). Successful completion of an open-book exam is required to achieve certification. The CPO certification is valid for 5 years.
The Certified Pool Operator (CPO) course covers 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.
