NPPO Part 1 and 2
ISRM National Pool Plant Operators Certificate

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ACTIVE IQ LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN SWIMMING POOL PLANT OPERATIONS

Qualification Specification

Introduction
The ISRM National Pool Plant Operator Certificate /Active IQ Certificate in Swimming Pool Plant Operations is accredited at level 3 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework and consist of two parts, each containing two units.

QUALIFICATION OUTLINE

Target Learners:

* Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the Active Leisure sector as a lifeguard or leisure attendant.
* Sport and recreation organisations with a need to train their staff to an agreed nationally recognised standard in pool plant operations
* Those involved in the day-to- day plant operation, or responsible for the management of complex pool water treatment plant.
* Individuals in the industry who wish to have their experience and knowledge recognised by a formal qualification.
* Students who want to go into sport and recreation as a career and who wish to undertake the most industry relevant qualification in preparation
* Please note that 16 to 18 year-olds may need to be supervised in the workplace, once they have achieved the qualification

Aim:
This qualification provides the necessary underpinning knowledge to understand the requirements for efficient and safe pool plant operation in today's high tech swimming pool industry and includes:

* The design and operation of swimming pool plant.
* How to maintain water that is in "balance" and is safe and pleasant to swim in.
* The principles of testing pool water and the remedial action required to restore ideal conditions.
* The technical requirements for ensuring the safe and effective operation of the pool plant.

Objectives:
On completion of Part 1 of this qualification the leaner should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The responsibilities of pool operators to provide a safe pool environment.
The causes of swimming pool water contamination.
The importance of good pre-swim hygiene
The importance of good cleanliness in the swimming pool environment
The principles of a simple swimming pool water circulation system
The recommended temperatures for pool water
The principles of pool water chemical dosing
The essential tests to ensure swimming pool water quality
The importance of maintaining swimming pool water quality
The importance of good record keeping
Correct pool water testing techniques

On completion of Part 2 of this qualification the learner should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

The importance of safe and effective swimming pool management
The legislation which affect swimming pool operations
The different types of infections associated with poor pool water quality and hygiene
The implications of the mains water supply in the treatment of swimming pool water
Testing of the mains water supply
The circulation systems of swimming pools
How to control the disinfection of pool water
The principles involved in chlorinating swimming pool water
How to maintain balanced pool water
Water testing for swimming pool water
The principles of heating and ventilating the swimming pool environment
The staged processes of pool water treatment
The different approaches to swimming pool filtration systems
The process of backwashing a filtration system
The different types of valves commonly used in swimming pool plant
Backwashing of the filtration system
The risks involved in the storage and use of chemicals for the treatment of swimming pool water
The hydraulic flow of swimming pool water

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