Certified pool operator the state of maryland requires every public pool to have a certified pool operator cpo on duty who is responsible for the safety health and maintenance of the pool spa operations.
Certified pool operator course maryland.
The national swimming pool foundation developed a pool operating course designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge techniques and skills of pool and spa operations.
Our instructors offer hundreds of cpo certification classes across the united states and canada.
This course provides the certified pool and spa operator with the updated information as required by the maryland department of health for the safe operation of public swimming pools spas and hot tubs.
The phta was formed in 2019 combining the association of pool spa professionals apsp and the national swimming pool foundation nspf.
The pool and hot tub alliance formerly nspf and apsp certified pool operator cpo certification course provides a wealth of information to anyone involved in pools.
Maryland law requires operators and superintendents of water treatment plants be certified.
Topics include a review of the current policies and procedures updated changes to laws and responsibilities of pool spa operators.
This course prepares you not only for the certified pool operator exam but gives you the practical knowledge needed to effectively run your facility.
Below the surface you will find that there is much more to swimming pools than meets the eye.
The cpo certification program requires participation in either a two day in person class 14 16 hours taught by a certified instructor or the blended format that combines the online pool operator primer and one day of the pool operator fusion in person class of instruction.
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1 an approved 4 hour limited public use pool operator s course and passed an approved written examination with a minimum grade of 75.
On behalf of pool operation management you will receive essential training along with other valuable information and resources.
An open book written examination is required.
The following are the requirements for a cpo comar 10 17 01 41.
There are seven different class certifications which require different levels of experience and education.
Must be 16 years or older.
The secretary shall issue a 3 year limited public use pool operator certification card to an individual 16 years old or older who has completed.
Participants must be 16 years of age in order to participate in this course and to be issued certification.
