The Pool Plant Operations qualification is the highest level of training available for those who are responsible for the management and maintenance of swimming pools, spas and interactive water features.

It reflects the most up-to-date requirements and standards for pool plant operations, with a robust syllabus which covers all aspects that are vital to running a wet leisure facility and maintaining healthy and hygienic water including: water testing, disinfection, pool water chemistry, dosing, mechanical operations, heating, energy efficiency, management practices, health & safety and more!

This qualification also meets CIMSPA’s employer-led pool plant operative professional standard.

What to Expect on the Course

This course is primaryly a class room bassed course, there is no need to get into the water to undertake water testing. However, it is recommended that you wear comfortable clothing. 

One the course please bring with you the following items:

• Pen and paper
• A packed lunch

Your course manual will be provided on the course. This consists of various questions that will be completed throughout the day. These will be checked by the course tutor. 

How Will the Qualification Benefit You?

Created by STA’s pool plant experts to provide you with quality training

Regulated by Ofqual

Training is in accordance with industry best practice and guidance from PWTAG, British and European Standards, HSG 179 and other HSE sources

Meets CIMSPA’s employer-led pool plant operative professional standard and the essential knowledge and skills that are needed to meet the requirements of the sectors minimum deployment standard

Will give you comprehensive knowledge on the maintenance and management of swimming pools, spas and interactive water features

It qualifies you as the responsible person for pool plant management and maintenance at your wet leisure site.

Examination process

This qualification is assessed through a practical demonstration of water testing and completion of a multiple-choice assessment.

All practical elements must be completed and performed independently by the learner without prompting by the tutor or other approved competent person, acting as the assessor (cannot be another learner).

The multiple-choice assessment is to be completed independently by each learner under exam conditions, with the tutor or other approved person, acting as the invigilator (cannot be another learner).

To pass the qualification learners must  satisfactorily complete the practical assessment and meet the minimum competency deemed by the minimum pass marks for each unit in the multiple-choice assessment.

Prerequisites

• Be at least 16 years of age