PEDC 200 - Certified Pool Operator Training

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): PEDH 107 or successful completion of a swim test administered by the instructor.

Restriction(s): Recreation and Sports Management - AAS or Recreation and Sports Facility Management - BBA

Corequisite(s): None

The purpose of this course is to achieve National Swimming Pool Foundation certification as a Certified Pool-Spa Operator. This class provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool operations including water chemistry, balance, disinfection, circulation, mechanicals, filtration, heating, air circulation, records management, renovation and design of pool systems, and general pool safety guidelines. Practical application is stressed throughout the course. An NSPF instructor will teach the class. Upon completion of the class, students must pass an open book test to get their CPO certificate, which is valid for 5 years.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will be demonstrate proficiency in measuring water chemistry.
Students will recognize various mechanical pool systems issues and demonstrate competency in resolving those issues.
Students will analyze pool disinfection scenarios and be able to apply satisfactory solutions utilizing their NSPF CPO handbook.
Students will utilize the NSPF CPO handbook to calculate water chemistry solutions for various water quality issues.
Students will develop a knowledge base of heating and air circulation systems.