Spa & Swimming Pool Chemical Control & Management

Details

City & Guilds accredited

ONE-DAY COURSE:  9.15am – 5pm

Lunch and refreshments provided

Printed delegate materials provided

WHO FOR:

This course will be of interest to managers and operators of hot tubs, commercial spa pools and swimming pools.

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION:

No prior knowledge is required for those wishing to attend this course.

OBJECTIVES:

After attending the course delegates should understand:

• The principles and practical aspects of managing and controlling these facilities.
• The requirements for routine inspections, sampling, testing and cleaning.
• The reasons these actions are needed, how often they need to be completed and what further actions to take if found to be required.
• The importance of record keeping, formal written procedures (and what these comprise) and actions to take in emergencies related to pool use.

TOPICS COVERED:

• The law and regulations relating to water
• Impurities in water from the environment and bathers, and the implications of these
• Procedures required for commercial operators
• Pool and spa pool water treatment and control
• Microbiological factors and introduction to the chemistry of biocides
• What to do when things go wrong
• Specific requirements, compliance with HSG282, and problems associated with spa pools
• Management and specific control of spa pools

ASSESSMENT:

60 minute written exam with 70% pass mark. A resit is possible for anyone failing the exam for an additional fee.

6 CPD points awarded.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This course was previously listed as W020 Spa and Swimming Pool Chemical Control and Management

FURTHER STUDY:

W201 Legionella Control & the Law (online course)

W202 Legionellosis Causes and Impacts of Infection (online course)

W203 An appreciation of Hot & Cold Water Systems (online course)

W204 Legionella Control of Hot & Cold Water Systems (online course)

W257 Cleaning & Disinfection of Hot & Cold Water Systems

W259 Temperature Monitoring, Sampling & Inspection of Hot & Cold Water Systems for Technicians