Upcoming Courses
- Wed, Feb 15Holiday Inn ExpressFeb 15, 8:30 a.m. EST – Feb 16, 5:00 p.m. ESTHoliday Inn Express, 6100 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, ON L4H 0S5, CanadaLearn 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.
- Wed, Feb 22Stonegate InnFeb 22, 8:30 a.m. EST – Feb 23, 5:00 p.m. ESTStonegate Inn, 437 Laclie St, Orillia, ON L3V 4P7, CanadaLearn 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.
- Fri, Feb 24CPO Online Course with Primer
- Thu, Mar 09WhitbyMar 09, 8:30 a.m. EST – Mar 10, 5:00 p.m. ESTWhitby, 605 Rossland Rd E, Whitby, ON L1N 0B7, CanadaLearn 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.
- Thu, Mar 23WhitbyMar 23, 8:30 a.m. EDT – Mar 24, 5:00 p.m. EDTWhitby, 605 Rossland Rd E, Whitby, ON L1N 0B7, CanadaLearn 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.
- Mon, Mar 27CPO Online Course with Primer
- Sat, Apr 01MontrealApr 01, 8:30 a.m. EDT – Apr 02, 5:00 p.m. EDTMontreal, Montreal, QC, CanadaLearn 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.
- Wed, Apr 05BrantfordApr 05, 8:30 a.m. EDT – Apr 06, 5:00 p.m. EDTBrantford, Brantford, ON, CanadaLearn 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.
- Mon, Jun 05CornwallJun 05, 8:30 a.m. EDT – Jun 06, 5:00 p.m. EDTCornwall, 100 Water St E, Cornwall, ON K6H 6G4, CanadaLearn 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.
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:
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Reduce risks in and around the water
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Prevent drowning, recreational water illness, suction entrapment, evisceration, diving accidents, electrocutions, chemical hazards, and slips and falls
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Address regulatory guidelines
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Maintain disinfection and water balance
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Manage water problems
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Perform troubleshooting, chemical testing, and record keeping
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Manage chemical feed
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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.
