WS010 : Pool Plant Operations - Basic

Duration

1 day (8 hours)

Description

Designed for those personnel responsible for the day to day safe and efficient technical operation of swimming pools, ranging from Pool Managers and Duty Managers/Supervisors to Pool Plant Operators/Engineers, Lifeguards and School Caretakers.

Objective

To provide the basic knowledge and understanding required for the safe and hygienic operation of swimming pools. Includes pool water testing, the chemistry and treatment of pool water and current COSHH requirements.

Syllabus

• Sources & effects of pollution – how and why it occurs in a swimming pool
• PH – understand pH and its effects on disinfection efficiency
• Disinfection of pool water – effects of breakpoint chlorination and the impact of ammonia
• Chemicals used in safe management of pool water – effects and application for different chemicals
• Safety procedures – general precautions for storing handling and using chemicals
• Circulation of swimming pool water – pool water hydraulics, turnover and circulation rates
• Filtration – know and understand the principles and practice of filtration

Training Methods

Lectures / demonstrations / practical exercise

Student Assessment

Certification will be based on attendance and successful completion of a number of exercises, such as pool water quality testing and verbal questioning.

Validity

On successful completion a certificate of attendance is issued.

Entry Requirements

The course is conducted in English

Dates

As per schedule or as arranged with Corporate Groups.

Cost

Individual rates as well as corporate packages are structured to suit the needs of our clients. Please contact +971 04 33 22 555 or email hs@firstsg.com for a solution to your training needs.