Course details

The Swimming Pool Water Treatment qualification aims to enable candidates to understand the basic principles of the treatment of swimming pool water. It provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to competently test water and maintain safe bathing conditions.

Assessment: Course manual and worksheet, Practical water testing, analysis and interpretation

Course Objectives

STA Level 2 Award In Swimming Pool Water Treatment (QCF)

Course Contents

  • Understanding the sources of pollution and control measure
  • Understanding basic principles of pool water filtration and backwashing
  • Understanding the key features of a swimming pool circulation system
  • Understanding the potential dangers and hazards associated with suction entrapment and entanglement
  • Understanding the role and purpose of disinfectants in swimming pools
  • Understanding the pH scale, its function and related water terminology
  • Understanding the basic principles of water testing, recording and interpretation leading to corrective action
  • Understanding the importance of COSHH

Mandatory Units

  • Swimming pool water testing
  • Principles of swimming pool and spa water treatment

Pre-Requisites

  • Be of 16 years of age or older

Validity Of Award

This qualification is valid for 5 years

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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