POOL OPERATOR COURSE

 

Pool Operator Courses are taught by highly knowledgeable aquatic professionals in each region of the province. They are "the industry standard in swimming pool operations and maintenance" and, with outstanding satisfaction reported from over 1,000 certified candidates, BCRPA Pool Operator Courses are becoming an employment requirement for an increasing number of organizations.

Click the "Schedule" tab above for a list of training dates.

For more information please contact:

Programs and Initiatives Coordinator

Phone: 604-629-0965 ext. 229

Email: parksandrec@bcrpa.bc.ca

 

 Pool Operator Level 1 - (14-16 Hours)

This level is an introductory course. Students attending the sessions will be exposed to information that will help them develop an understanding of Swimming Pool Operations and Maintenance.

  • Participation Certification issued
  • Quiz at end of course to ensure student understanding
  • Assumes candidate has little or no knowledge of pool operations
  • This course is a prerequisite for the Level 2 course

Level 1 Course topics include:

  • Regulations - focus on the Health Act
  • Pool types and designs
  • Pool chemistry
  • Water testing
  • Alternate forms of disinfecting
  • Circulation, filtration, and turnover rate
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Seasonal maintenance
  • Safe handling and storage of chemicals
  • Troubleshooting problems

 

Pool Operators Level 2 (14 to 16 hours)

This level deals with the topics of Level 1 in more depth and allows the students to develop specific competence in the areas of pool operation. Its certification procedure includes 100% attendance, passing a written examination and completion of a practical.

  • Completion Certificate Issued
  • Exam at end of course requiring 70% to pass
  • Completion of in-course practical required
  • Level 1 is a prerequisite

Level 2 Course topics include:

  • Review of Level 1 information
  • Regulations - focus on WCB
  • Increased depth on pool chemistry
  • Filter sizing
  • Pumps & motors and their maintenance
  • General maintenance
  • Mechanical workings
  • Risk management
  • Troubleshooting problems

 

For more information please contact:

Programs and Initiatives Coordinator

Phone: 604-629-0965 ext. 229

Email: parksandrec@bcrpa.bc.ca

Recommended Operating Guidelines for Swimming Pools

Click here to download

 
 

Swimming Pool, Spray Pool and Wading Regulations

Click here to view

 

NSPF Pool & Spa OperatorTM Handbook

Author: National Swimming Pool Foundation
Edition: Second
Price: $60.00 + shipping and handling

 
 

 
 

 

For more information please contact:

Programs and Initiatives Coordinator

Phone: 604-629-0965 ext. 229

Email: parksandrec@bcrpa.bc.ca 

Training Schedule

The BCRPA is not responsible for registration or setting course fees. If you would like to learn more about or register for the Pool Operator courses listed in this schedule, please contact  the Host Organization through the registration contact provided in the Registration Contact column.

Course
Dates
Host Location
Registration Contact
 Space Available
Level 1 March 3-4, 2012 Lillooet Recreation Joy Watson
(250) 256-7527
rec@lillooetbc.ca		 Yes
Level 1 April 21-22, 2012 Sungod Pool, Delta (604) 952-3075 Yes
Level 2 April 28-29, 2012 Sungod Pool, Delta (604) 952-3075 Yes

Please do check our course listings regularly as they are updated as soon
as a course is organized.

 

How to Set Up a Pool Operators Course

Click here to learn more about setting up a course.

 

Aquatic Course Request Form

Click here to download a Course Request Form.