ISRM QUALIFICATIONS
1 Day – National Pool Plant Operators Certificate Part 1
Please Note: The ISRM National Pool Plant Operators Foundation course has been discontinued and replaced by this course.
This one-day course introduces front line staff to the basic principles and processes of pool water treatment and provides the first step towards the full National Pool Plant Operators Certificate course. It is particularly useful for staff who are new to the industry including pool staff who are required to be responsible for water testing and day-to-day cleaning,
The aim of the course is to provide staff with the skills and knowledge to have an appreciation of the basic pool water treatment processes, to be able to test the pool water, understand the factors that contribute to pool water quality, explain to bathers what can affect pool water quality, and understand the importance of good hygiene and cleanliness in and around the swimming pool.
Part 1
- Swimming pool management
- Pollution and infection
- Swimming pool hygiene and cleaning
- Incoming water supplies
- Swimming pool plant
- Pool water treatment
- Disinfecting swimming pool water
- Pool water testing
- Record keeping
3 Day – National Pool Plant Operators Certificate
This three-day course is the essential technical qualification for staff involved in day-to-day pool plant operation, or those responsible for plant management.
Course aim
With effect from 1 January 2010 the ISRM National Pool Plant Operators Certificate will be delivered in TWO parts.
- Part 1 investigates the principles and practices of water testing and basic pool plant operations.
- Part 2 investigates the management of pool water quality, and more advanced pool plant operations.
Part 1 must be successfully completed before Part 2 is undertaken. NB Candidates who have achieved the Pool Plant Foundation during 2009 will be exempt from Part 1 of the National Pool Plant Operators Qualification.
By the end of the course successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the design and operation of their own pool plant including the circulation, filtration, disinfection, pH correction and heating of pool water. They will know how to maintain water that is in ‘balance’ and which is safe and pleasant to swim in. Candidates will be able to use correct techniques to test pool water and understand the remedial action required to restore ideal conditions, the technical requirements for ensuring safe and efficient operation of pool plant and the use of good management and cost effective technologies to save energy.
Course content
Part 1
- Swimming pool management
- Pollution and infection
- Swimming pool hygiene and cleaning
- Incoming water supplies
- Swimming pool plant
- Pool water treatment
- Disinfecting swimming pool water
- Pool water testing
- Record keeping
Part 2
- Health and safety/the responsibilities of the pool operator
- Transmission of infection
- Bacteriological quality of pool water
- Incoming water supplies
- Pool water circulation system
- Pool water filtration
- Disinfection of pool water
- Disinfection systems
- Chemical dosing systems
- Balanced water
- Automatic control systems
- Chemical safety
- Chemical delivery and storage
- Valves
- Heating, ventilation and energy Issues
Who should enrol?
Staff who are responsible for day to day monitoring of pool water quality and remedial action including the operation of swimming pool water plant and disinfection systems.