Active IQ Level 2 Award in Pool Operations (sample manual)

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The principles and practice of pool water treatment and testing Aim This unit provides an overview of the responsibilities held by pool operators to ensure the environment is safe for staff and visitors. The different types of pool that operators may come across are discussed, along with the various models of pool ownership and recommended temperatures for these different types. An understanding of the importance of good cleanliness and hygiene is essential for a pool operator, as well as knowing the causes of water pollution and how a pool’s water circulation system works to keep that pollution to a minimum. A key responsibility of pool operators is that they know how to test pool water, and so a further focus of this unit is the tests used to ensure optimum pool water quality, how to carry out the tests properly, and to understand the importance of accurate record keeping. Learning outcomes At the end of this unit you will: • Understand the legal responsibilities of pool operators to provide a safe pool environment • Understand the types of pools and pool ownership • Understand the causes of pool water pollution and contamination • Understand the importance of good bather hygiene prior to the use of pools • Understand the importance of good standards of cleanliness in the swimming pool environment • Understand the operating principles of a simple pool water circulation system • Know the recommended temperatures for the types of pools used in active leisure facilities • Understand how pool operators provide a safe pool environment • Know the essential tests to ensure optimum pool water quality • Understand the different types of pool water testing equipment needed to ensure good quality pool water • Demonstrate correct pool water testing techniques • Understand the importance of accurate record keeping Copyright © 2019 Active IQ Ltd. Not for resale 1
Different types of pools and pool ownership Section 2 Section 2: Different types of pools and pool ownership The range of pools used within the active leisure sector includes: • Competition pools • Leisure pools (incorporating water features) • Outdoor pools • Diving pits • Shallow water pools • Spa pools • Hydrotherapy pools • Interactive water features The main purposes of the pools used in the active leisure sector are summarised in table 2.1. Type of pool Purpose/description Swimming pools • Competitive swimming and diving Recreational swimming pools and conventional main pools • Fitness swimming • Training • Recreation • Adult teaching Leisure pools • Enjoyment • Water-based play Pools operating at slightly higher temperatures • Children’s teaching • Used by babies, young children and those with a disability Hydrotherapy pools • Found in schools, hospitals and hospices Spa pools • Relaxation • Aquatic therapy, physiotherapy, etc • These pools operate at higher temperatures than other pools • Found in many locations, including hotels and fitness clubs Hot tubs • Domestic spa pools used for relaxation • Often found in holiday and lodge parks Counter-current/exercise pools • Small pools with a mechanically derived current against which users can swim Birthing pools • Small pools in which women can choose to give birth • Subject to strong bacteriological control Hotel pools • Used by hotel guests and club members Paddling pools • Outdoor paddling pools of shallow water Plunge pools • Used for cooling down after exercise School pools • Often smaller pools used for swimming lessons • Sometimes used by community and other groups at evenings and weekends The principles and practice of pool water treatment and testing Table 2.1 Main types of pool and their purposes Copyright © 2019 Active IQ Ltd. Not for resale 7
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