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Upcoming Courses

  • Tue, Jan 09
    Prince Edward
    Jan 09, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    Prince Edward, 15841 Loyalist Pkwy, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0, Canada
    Jan 09, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    Prince Edward, 15841 Loyalist Pkwy, Bloomfield, ON K0K 1G0, Canada
    Learn the industry standards and take the CPO certification 2-day course. This Certified Pool & Spa Operator course is an in-person classroom course with your instructor, Scott Bowron. COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be followed according to Ontario Public Health.
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  • Wed, Jan 17
    Ottawa
    Jan 17, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    Ottawa, 300 Moodie Dr, Ottawa, ON K2H 9G1, Canada
    Jan 17, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    Ottawa, 300 Moodie Dr, Ottawa, ON K2H 9G1, Canada
    Learn the industry standards and take the CPO certification 2-day course. This Certified Pool & Spa Operator course is an in-person classroom course with your instructor, Scott Bowron. COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be followed according to Ontario Public Health.
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  • Thu, Jan 18
    Quality Inn Orillia
    Jan 18, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    Quality Inn Orillia, 201 Woodside Dr, Orillia, ON L3V 6T4, Canada
    Jan 18, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    Quality Inn Orillia, 201 Woodside Dr, Orillia, ON L3V 6T4, Canada
    Learn the industry standards and take the CPO certification 2-day course. This Certified Pool & Spa Operator course is an in-person classroom course with your instructor, Scott Bowron. COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be followed according to Ontario Public Health.
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  • Mon, Jan 22
    CPO Online Course with Primer
    Jan 22, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 23, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    CPO Online Course with Primer
    Jan 22, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 23, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    CPO Online Course with Primer
    This Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) course is a 2-part online course with a 1 day live session with your instructor, Scott Bowron. Your exam will be online right after your live session.
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  • Thu, Jan 25
    East Gwillimbury
    Jan 25, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    East Gwillimbury, 19850 Woodbine Ave, Queensville, ON L0G 1R0, Canada
    Jan 25, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Jan 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    East Gwillimbury, 19850 Woodbine Ave, Queensville, ON L0G 1R0, Canada
    Learn the industry standards and take the CPO certification 2-day course. This Certified Pool & Spa Operator course is an in-person classroom course with your instructor, Scott Bowron. COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be followed according to Ontario Public Health.
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  • Mon, Feb 26
    Best Western North Bay
    Feb 26, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Feb 27, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    Best Western North Bay, 700 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, ON P1A 2G4, Canada
    Feb 26, 2024, 8:30 a.m. EST – Feb 27, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST
    Best Western North Bay, 700 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, ON P1A 2G4, Canada
    Learn the industry standards and take the CPO certification 2-day course. This Certified Pool & Spa Operator course is an in-person classroom course with your instructor, Scott Bowron. COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be followed according to Ontario Public Health.
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The PHTA (formerly NSPF) Certified Pool Operator Certificate (CPO) Course is now available in 2 formats, a 2-day in person instructor lead course and an online blended primer course and a 1-day instructor lead course online. Both courses cover the 18 chapter course materials and exam for CPO certification. 

Learn how to:

  • Reduce risks in and around the water

  • Prevent drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls

  • Address regulatory guidelines

  • Maintain disinfection and water balance

  • Manage water problems

  • Perform troubleshooting, chemical testing, and record keeping

  • Manage chemical feed

  • Utilize automation and technology

Ontario Health Regulation:

6. (2) Every operator shall be trained in public pool and public spa operation and maintenance, filtration systems, water chemistry and all relevant safety and emergency procedures.

A CPO® Certification provides individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. This training has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities.

* Our CPO® training course teaches to Ontario provincial codes *

**Textbooks & Exams are available in French & Spanish upon advanced request**

In-Person 2-Day Course Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call or Text 1-226-448-4020 or email scottbowron@clearaquatics.ca

Model Aquatic Health Code - MAHC

Ontario Health Code 2018 - Key changes

CDC - Recommended pool fouling/fecal response

Day 1
Introduction
Legislative authorities
Math review
Microbiology in pool water
Disinfection
Pool water problems/balance
Types of pumps and controllers
Circulation
Filtration

Day 2
Spas
Heating/cooling
Maintenance
Record keeping
Troubleshooting
New design considerations
Review
Written Exam - 50 questions

*exams availabe in French & Spanish

upon request

COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Your safety is our greatest concern. All physcial distancing protocols, provided by Public Health for the Province of Ontario, will be followed 
in our in-class CPO Course. 
Hand Sanitizer and Masks will be provided for all partipants.

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