National Swimming Pool Foundation
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)® certification courses are designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. The Certified Pool/Spa Operator® certification program has delivered more training than any other program in the pool and spa industry since 1972, resulting in more than 200,000 successful CPO® certifications in 44 countries. The CPO® certification program is widely accepted by health departments.
The NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator™Handbook, 2009 Edition, has been updated to include the most current information available, including the addition of metric calculations.Instructors receive comprehensive training and certification to teach the CPO® certification program. These instructors represent every segment in the aquatic industry including operators, health officials, service professionals, builders, manufacturers, property managers, retailers, and academicians. The training these instructors provide has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.
This fundamental training and reference manual is for professionals who help protect those who use aquatic venues, including operators, health officials, service technicians, retailers, property managers and manufacturers. Industry leaders recognize the Handbook as the single most important resource for the recreational water industry.
- Educates how to reduce risks in and around the water
- Valuable information to prevent drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls
- Summarized regulatory guidelines. disinfection, water balance, water problems, troubleshooting, chemical testing, record keeping, chemical feed, and control technology
- Full color throughout
- Color-coded chapter identification
- Expanded keyword index and table of contents
- Mathematical and calculation guides
The Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certification Program
The Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certification Program is the world leading education and certification program defending the public from injury. It is widely accepted and often required by health departments. Over 200,000 students have been trained since 1972.