Pool Plant Operators Course

Acquire knowledge about the management practices and training requirements for safe pool plant operations.
1.1 Identify the recommended documents that should be included in a pool safety operating procedure.
1.2 Summarize the training requirements for the safe operation of a pool plant.

Understand how to handle pool chemicals safely.
2.1 State the five steps to risk assessment as recommended by the HSE.
2.2 List the control measures that must be in place to ensure the safe use of chemicals.

Understand the requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
3.1 Explain the reasons for using PPE.
3.2 Describe how PPE should be stored.

Know the responsibilities of operators under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
4.1 List the health and safety legislation and regulations that pool operators should be aware of.

Understand the maintenance procedures and timelines required for effective operation of pool plant equipment.
5.1 Identify the recommended minimum frequency for various maintenance tasks.
5.2 Summarize the importance of maintaining records of maintenance tasks.

The evaluation of this qualification is based on two components:
1) A practical demonstration of water testing
2) A multiple-choice assessment.

The learner must complete all practical elements independently without any assistance from the tutor or any other competent person acting as the assessor. Similarly, the multiple-choice assessment must be completed independently by each learner under exam conditions, with the tutor or another approved person acting as the invigilator. To achieve the qualification, learners must satisfactorily complete the practical assessment and achieve the minimum competency required by the minimum pass marks for each unit in the multiple-choice assessment. All assessments are inline with the STA pool plant assessment guidance document.

On the first day of the course, learners are required to be at least 16 years old. It is recommended that learners have a basic level 1 proficiency in both literacy and numeracy.

For companies booking a course on-site, you should also provide a room large enough to hold the required number of attendees comfortably.