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part of the training. Successful completion earns the student a Record of Completion, which the
student will be able to print from their computer. The NSPF Instructor must collect this Record of
Completion from the student prior to entry into the one-day Pool Operator Fusion training. See
Appendix E for sample copies of the Record of Completion.
POOL OPERATOR FUSION
This is the one-day training offered by NSPF Instructors, which can be the second day of the
two-day classroom CPO ® Certifi cation course. Students must present a Pool Operator Primer
Record of Completion and successfully complete a Pool Operator Fusion class to earn the
CPO ® Certifi cation. Instructors must verify the student’s identity by checking a government issued
photo identity prior to allowing the student to begin the Pool Operator Fusion. The Record
of Completion must also be signed by the student attesting to the fact that they independently
completed the online portion of the training program. The record must be sent to the NSPF along
with the test and class record.
FACILITY
CPO ® certifi cation courses may be set up at hotels/motels and schools. Agencies such as parks
and recreation departments, colleges, community centers, and health departments may be
solicited to co-host a course. Occasionally, courses may be set up in conjunction with regional
conferences or conventions. In many instances, sites will barter free participant registration in
exchange for free use of their facility.
Regardless of the facility you choose, the environment in which your CPO ® certifi cation course is
conducted will have a major effect on the learning process. You need to ensure that:
The setting is comfortable with few distractions
Conveniences such as food, drink, and restrooms are nearby
Large tables are used, with plenty of room to spread out materials
The location is convenient and directions are easy to understand
The presentation is easy to see and hear
PROMOTING THE PROGRAM
Advertising for your CPO ® certifi cation course is your responsibility. You may use a brochure or
fl yer of your design or request a sample brochure from the National Swimming Pool Foundation ®
to assist you in soliciting participants for a course. The National Swimming Pool Foundation ® can
help promote your CPO ® certifi cation course by listing the course on the NPSF ® web site. Course
information may be provided to the NSPF offi ce by telephone, fax, e-mail, or through the
www.nspf.org instructor website.
STAFFING
You are encouraged to invite individuals who have demonstrated expertise in a given fi eld to
address advanced technical information. Guest presenters can enhance the course by providing
detailed information about their specialty that you may not be able to supply. However, remember
that the certifi cation standards are developed from the contents of the NSPF Pool & Spa
Operator Handbook only. These standards may not be altered, even with the availability of
enhanced information.
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