Swimming Pool Maintenance

The Swimming Pool and Spa Maintenance program is designed to help students develop technical knowledge and skills related to the operation and repair of pool and spa equipment. Students will develop skills in pool and spa codes, pool opening and closing, pool management, spa management, and furniture maintenance. Also, students will learn details about safe operations of pools and spas, statistics, filtration, recirculation equipment, chemical treatment, water analysis, supplies, and accessories. In addition, students will learn details about energy conservation, disease control, accident prevention, and renovation.

This program consists of four courses:

Pool and Spa Codes
Pool Opening
CPO (Certified Pool Operator)
Pool Closing

Courses are geared towards self-paced learning that will give students "maximum exposure" in maintaining swimming pool and spa equipment. When computed, the course lessons consists of 160 hours of specialized technical training: 120 hours of online training, followed by 40 hours of OJT (On-the-Job Training) through an employer.

Graduates will be awarded a Technical Certificate in Swimming Pool and Spa Maintenance. Below are Statistics for the past 3-years:

Graduation Data—Swimming Pool Maintenance

2016: 0

2017: 0

2018: 0

Totals/Rate: 3 (100%)

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Course Schedule

Course #	Course	Date	Day	Time	Location
[SWI101]	Pool Codes	Apr 27 - May 8, 2020	Monday - Friday	4:00PM - 7:00PM	TBD
[SWI102]	Pool Opening	May 11 - May 22, 2020	Monday - Friday	4:00PM - 7:00PM	TBD
[SWI103]	CPO (Certified Pool Operator)	May 25 - Jun 5, 2020	Monday - Friday	4:00PM - 7:00PM	TBD
[SWI104]	Pool Closing	Aug 24 - Sep 4, 2020	Monday - Friday	4:00PM - 7:00PM	TBD

Course Descriptions

SWI101

Pool Codes

This course develops skills in understanding codes and regulations affecting public, semipublic, special-use, and private swimming pools and spas. Students will learn codes affecting the water supply and plumbing fixtures; sewer system and drains; depth markings; safety requirements, supervision and lifesaving equipment; disinfection and water quality; suits and towels for swimmers; cleaning pools; records of operation and supervision; supervision of personal conduct and regulations.

SWI102

Pool Opening

This course develops skills in opening a pool for the season. Specifically, it covers draining the pool, cleaning the walls and floor, acid-bathing where necessary, repairing the walls and floor; and painting the pool. It also covers inspecting the chlorinator, chemical feeder; valves, filters, strainers, motor and pump assembly; and filling the pool.

SWI103

CPO (Certified Pool Operator)

This course develops skills in maintaining records and files on water testing; disease and accident prevention; pool operation problems and chemical adjustments; equipment maintenance; energy conservation; training personnel; and monitoring swimmers.

SWI104

Pool Closing

This course develops skills in closing a pool. It covers draining the pool; blowing out lines; winterizing the components; storage of equipment; and setting up circulation for winter water, plus chemicals.

Tuition & Fees

Item	Description	Cost
Tuition	4 Courses @ $250 Each	$1,000.00
Required Books	Pool/Spa Operators Handbook - 2017 Edition by National Swimming Pool Foundation	$59.95
	Indiana State Board of Health Rule 410 IAC 6-2 Swimming and Wading Pool Operation	$0.00
Required General Tools	Plastic Tool Box with Lock, 25 Ft. Tape Measure, 16 oz Hammer, Utility (Box) Knife, 15" Utility Bar, Phillips & Standard Screw Driver Set, 6 in 1 Screw Driver, 12" Adjustable Wrench, 12" Channel Locks, 10" Slip Joint Pliers, 8" Needle Nose Pliers, 8" Lineman Pliers, Torpedo Level, Wire Strippers, Wire Rippers & Gauge, GFI Receptacle Tester, 6" Drywall Taping Knife, and Hand Sander or Sanding block.	$218.43
Required Specialty Tools	VOM Meter (fused protected) and various water analysis test kits.	$210.12
Required Safety Equipment	Cloth and Rubber Gloves, Eye Protection and Dust Masks	$10.52
Uniforms	Recommended	$160.00
	Total Cost	$1,659.02

Note: Students are responsible for acquiring books, tools, and supplies. Acquiring uniforms is optional. The fees are based on pricing from Menards website, however, the items can be obtained from any source. There are no other fees.

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