Established by the National Swimming Pool Foundation, the CPO course is designed to provide the knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently manage and operate swimming pools and spas. Upon completion of this course, the student must demonstrate knowledge of the topics covered in the CPO course, outlined below, by successfully answering 75% of the questions on the NSPF written CPO certification exam.
Instructor:Richard Drolshagen is the owner of Perfect Pools, a nationally accredited, fully licensed and insured company that has been in the pool service business for over 15 years. He is an active member in the National Swimming Pool Foundation, Port Orange Chamber of Commerce and Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. Richard currently holds certifications as a Certified Pool Operator, Instructor and Inspector.
Volusia County Health Department Public Swimming Pool and Bathing Places (code 64E-9.018) states:“Any individual who services a public pool by maintaining the cleanliness, water quality and chemical balance of a public pool shall be certified. To ensure the pool technician is knowledgeable, said technician shall attend a training course of national recognition that is approved by the department.”
Topics covered include:
Water Chemistry (4-6 hours)
- Pool Water Contamination
- Disinfection / Water Balance
- Chemical Feed and Control
- Chemical Testing
- Calculations / Record Keeping
Filtration - Circulation (2-4 hours)
- Water Circulation
- Pool & Spa Filtration
- Spa & Therapy Operations
Maintenance (1-3 hours)
- Maintenance Systems
- Pool & Spa Management
- Chemical Feed & Control
- Heating & Air Circulation
- Disinfection / Water Balance
Operations and Safety (1-3 hours)
- Facility Safety
- Spa & Therapy Operations
Calculations (1 - 2 hours)
- Essential Calculations
- Pool and Spa Water Problems
- Disinfection / Water Balance
- Water Circulation
- Pool and Spa Filtration
Spa/Hot Tub (45 min – 1.5 hours)
- Spa and Therapy Operations
- Disinfection / Water Balance
- Pool and Spa Water Problems
- Maintenance Systems
Health Code (30 min – 1.5 hours)
- Regulations and Guidelines
Our next course: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 3, 4, 5 and Saturday, April 7, 2012
Time: Week nights, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - Noon. You must attend all four dates.
Location: Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Building 110, room 249
Fee: $275 (includes textbooks)
Text Books:The CPO Handbook and Pool Math Workbook must be reviewed prior to taking the class. Please arrange to pick up your textbooks at the college or request mailing to your home address.
Bring to class: Please bring a valid photo ID, textbooks, a calculator, highlighter marker, pad of paper and pen.
Registration: (Pre-payment is required)
- By phone: We accept AMEX, MasterCard, VISA, or Discover
- By mail:mail your check (payable to Daytona State College and including your driver license number), or company purchase order to:
Daytona State College
The Center for Business & Industry
P.O. Box 2811
Daytona Beach, FL, 32120-2811 - In person: stop by the Center for Business & Industry office located at: 1200 W. Int’l. Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL, Bldg. 110, Rm. 236
To register or for more information call 386-506-4224 or email parkerj@daytonastate.edu. This class may qualify for funding through the Center for Business Excellence. For more information, email your contact information to training@cbe-fvc.org
