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STA - ISPAL Foundation Certificate in Swimming Pool & Spa Water Treatment

Aim

The Foundation Certificate course is designed to provide the basic information and reinforce the training and skills necessary to work competently as an assistant to a fully qualified Pool & Spa operator.

Pre-requisites

Candidates must be 16 years of age or older.

Validity of Award

36 Months.

Length of Course

6 to 7 hours.

Course Information

The Foundation Certificate in Swimming Pool and Spa Water Treatment covers the following:

Sources of pollution and control measures;
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Lambia;
Understanding the basic principles of circulation, filtration and back washing and the need for flocculation;
Introduction to plant room design, layout and operational practices and principles;
Conducting water testing, recording and interpretation leading to corrective action;
Bacteriological testing requirements;
pH and pool/spa bath water disinfection;
Knowledge of the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).

Assessment

Completing an end of course multi-choice questions consisting of 25 questions, each worth 1 mark. The pass mark is 18;
Satisfactory completion of the course worksheet;
Undertake practical water testing, analysis and interpretation covering the following skills in order to:

- Develop the ability to carry out testing correctly;
- Recognise that the level of disinfectant present in pool water is
consistent with the bathing load and design of the pool/spa bath;
- Recognise the dangers of too much/too little disinfectant present
within the water;
- Recognise that the pH is maintained within the recommended
parameters;
- Understand the importance of the pH relationship and
disinfectants and flocculants;
- Understand how temperature of air and water are important not
only to the bather but to the fabric of the building and its running
costs.

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