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The Aquatic Play Feature Course Administrative Guidelines
COURSE DESIGN
The Aquatic Play Feature (APF) course is a supplemental course to the CPO ® certifi cation
program. However, it can also be taught as a stand-alone course. It is designed to provide
additional information and training to operators that manage and operate facilities that include play
features This is no limited to waterpark facilities. Some swimming pool facilities may also have
play features, such as water slides or interactive spray features.
This classroom course is designed to be completed in 3-4 hours. The course is also available as
an online training course through the NSPF web site. Additional on-site training on specifi c play
features is recommended.
INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS:
An NSPF Instructor becomes eligible to teach the Aquatic Play Feature course by fi rst completing
the online training course for the program. The Instructor may contact NSPF to gain access to the
course. Once completed, the Instructor must provide NSPF with the record of completion for the
course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the Aquatic Play Feature course, the student will be able to:
Defi ne what is meant by aquatic play features
Describe the various types of aquatic play features
List the various types injury risks that could be associated with each type of play feature
Explain the illnesses that are associated with the various aquatic attractions
Explain the difference between aquatic play features and the traditional swimming pool
Explain the water quality problems that make an aquatic play feature different from a
traditional swimming pool
Explain the importance of maintaining proper water levels in all aquatic play features
Explain how chemicals are added to aquatic play features
Explain why automatic chemical control systems are preferred in aquatic play features
List the recreational water illnesses that can be associated with aquatic play features
Compare the turnover rate associated with the various aquatic play features pools
Explain the air quality issues associated with indoor aquatic play features
Explain why chemical exposure accidents are more of a problem with aquatic play
features
List the alternative chemical treatment methods that can be utilized with aquatic play
features
Explain the four management areas associated with aquatic play features
Explain the issues involved in risk management
Explain the issues associated with operation management
Explain the factors involved in staff management
Explain how enhance public enjoyment and safety via effect management practices
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