Event

STA - ISPAL Level 2 Ceritificate in Swimming Pool & Spa Water Treatment

Aim

 

The Certificate in Swimming Pool and Spa Water treatment has been designed to provide information and reinforce the training necessary to reflect the most up to date requirements and standards for those employed in the management and operation of swimming pools and spa's.

 

Pre-requisites

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older;
• Successful completion of the Foundation Certificate in Swimming Pool and Spa Water Treatment;
• Satisfactory completion of pre-course site-specific worksheet.

Validity of Award

 

36 Months.

 

Length of Course

 

20 hours (16 hours course contact time, 1 hour pre course worksheet, 3 hours worked based assignment).

 

Course Information

 

The Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Pool & Spa Water Treatment covers:

 

• The industry lead bodies and their recommendations and guidance;
• Pollution and its removal from the Pool, Spa and associated Plant;
• Understanding the principles of circulation and filtration;
• The requirement for regular maintenance on circulation & filtration equipment;
• Understanding why & how water removal from pools can cause entrapment hazards and how this threat can be reduced;
• Understanding Swimming Pool ventilation and heating systems;
• Understanding the principles of water treatment including pH, water balance and water testing;
• Why microbiological testing is also required and when it is necessary; 
• Analysis and interpretation of readings leading to corrective action;
• Methods for recording results and maintaining records;
• Understanding the different types of residual disinfectants and their use in water treatment;
• Understanding the use of non-residual disinfectants including Ozone and Ultra Violet;
• Developing an understanding and awareness of current industry best practice, guidance and recommendations;
• Understanding the principles of Health and Safety and the relevant statutes;
• Best practice in relation to planned preventative action and troubleshooting;
• Developing an understanding of the environmental implications of operating and managing Swimming Pools, Spa's and associated plant;
• An understanding of how the hazards of electricity in pool and plant areas are managed;
• How the threat of legionnaires and other diseases is controlled.

Assessment

• Completing a Pre-course worksheet;
• Completing an end of course multi-choice paper consisting of 25 questions, each worth 1 mark, the pass mark is 18;
• Undertake practical water testing, analysis and interpretation;
• Completion of a selected work based assignment that is submitted within 28 days of the course end date.