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CPO® Certification Course Administrative Guidelines<br />
COURSE DESIGN<br />
The CPO ® certifi cation course is designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge,<br />
techniques, and skills of pool and spa operation. This body of knowledge is covered in the<br />
eighteen (18) chapters, as well as the glossary and appendices, of the NSPF Pool & Spa<br />
Operator Handbook. The training for CPO ® certifi cation requires you to cover the key<br />
contents of the NSPF Pool & Spa Operator Handbook and then offer guidance on products<br />
and information. You may invite individuals who are “experts” to address advanced technical<br />
information. However, certifi cation standards are developed from the contents of the NSPF Pool &<br />
Spa Operator Handbook only. The NSPF Pool & Spa Operator Handbook is not a substitute<br />
for state or local regulations.<br />
LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
(These outcomes focus on the CPO ® certification class - not the <strong>Instructor</strong> Class)<br />
At the conclusion of the CPO ® certifi cation course, participants should be able to:<br />
1. Explain the role an operator plays in pool operation<br />
2. List the components of a good management plan<br />
3. Develop a network of resource materials<br />
4. Develop a list of personal contacts<br />
5. Identify physical, chemical, and biological hazards associated with the pool<br />
environment<br />
6. List the steps to follow to minimize physical, chemical, and biological hazards<br />
associated with the pool environment<br />
7. Identify the local regulations that apply to safe pool<br />
8. Identify the industry standards governing pool operation<br />
9. Explain the importance of a positive relationship with local regulatory agencies<br />
10. Explain the need for testing and documentation as it relates to pool and spa operation<br />
11. Perform pool calculations as they relate to pool and equipment measurements and<br />
chemical usage computations<br />
Participants should also understand the basic concepts of:<br />
Pool management<br />
Water quality management<br />
System components<br />
System maintenance<br />
Pool and spa design<br />
Special needs of hot water spa environments<br />
COURSE PREPARATION<br />
Careful thought and preparation is needed to set up and administer a CPO ® certifi cation course<br />
or any NSPF approved course. Planning may begin as early as six (6) to twelve (12) months<br />
before the scheduled class. Appendices B and C will assist you in planning and preparing for your<br />
course.<br />
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