Pool Operator

Pennsylvania Aquatic Facility Technician


Description
This online course is designed for pesticide license holders in Pennsylvania to earn 6 Core and 4 Swimming Pool Category 24 CEU's. The Pennsylvania Aquatic Facility Technician Course will take you through the book, “The Complete Swimming Pool Reference,” by Dr. Tom Griffiths and Rachel Griffiths along with additional information on Pesticide use and safety. The goal of the American Swimming Pool and Spa Association's educational program is to elevate the knowledge and professionalism of swimming pool operators throughout the United States and Internationally. The course includes instruction on: State regulations, swimming pool calculations, filter types and filter selection, circulation systems and pumps, water chemistry including disinfection and balancing, water testing, pesticide safety, spas and warm water pools along with aquatic facility management, health, and safety. You should receive a copy of the course book within 10 business days of registering. In the meantime, you may want to start the course. It will take at least 7 hours of online time. You will be required to spend a certain amount of time in each section online. If you have any questions about the course please call us toll-free at 877-766-5724. You can also email us at: carlralph@swimmingpooloperator.com. You will have 30 days from the day you register for the course to complete all the online time, review questions, state rules review, and final exam. Only the final exam counts toward the course grade. Additional 30 day increments can be purchased for an additional $49 per additional 30 day increment. Call us at 877-766-5724 if you see that you will need additional time or pay online at swimmingpooloperator.com. During the course you will be required to spend a certain amount of time on each chapter before proceeding to the next chapter. You can work on the course at your own pace. You do not need to complete the course in one sitting. If you have any questions at anytime you may email us at carlralph@swimmingpooloperator.com or you may call us at 877-766-5724. If we are not available at the office please call one of the instructors at 252-339-1585 or 252-207-1668. STATE RULES ASSIGNMENTS - You are required to complete the assignments as part of the class. You are credited 2 hours for completing all the quizes. TEST - The required test at the end of the course is a 60 question test. You are allowed to save the test during the test and return to complete it at a later time. The test does not count toward your CES's but you must attempt the test.
Content
  • Welcome
  • PAFT Course Outline
  • Introduction and Pool Environment
  • 1.Pest 1 Intro.doc
  • 2.Pest- 2 Pennsylvania Category 24 Certification a.doc
  • 3.Pest 3 Background of the Label.doc
  • Background of the Label Quiz
  • Pest 4 Toxicity and Toxicological Tests.doc
  • Toxicity and Toxicological Tests Quiz
  • Pest 5 Degradation and Mobility.doc
  • Degradation and Mobility Quiz
  • Pest 6 EPA Label Review.doc
  • EPA Label Review Quiz
  • Pest 7 Trade Brand or Product Names.doc
  • Trade Brand or Product Names Quiz
  • Pest 8 Use Classification Statement.doc
  • Use Classification Statement Quiz
  • Pest 9 Type of Pesticide.doc
  • Type of Pesticide Quiz
  • Pest 10 Registration Numbers.doc
  • Registration Numbers Quiz
  • Pest 11 Signal Words and Symbols.doc
  • Signal Words and Symbols Quiz
  • Pest 12 Statement of Practical Treatment.doc
  • Statement of Practical Treatment Quiz
  • Pest 13 Storage and Disposal.doc
  • Storage and Disposal Quiz
  • Pest 14 Directions for Use.doc
  • Directions for Use Quiz
  • Pest 15 Protect Yourself from Pesticides.doc
  • Protect Yourself from Pesticides Quiz
  • Pest 16 Pesticide Poisoning.doc
  • Pesticide Poisoning Quiz
  • Pest 17 Store Pesticides Safely.doc
  • Store Pesticides Safely Quiz
  • Pest 18 Mix and Load Pesticides Safely.doc
  • Mix and Load Pesticides Safely Quiz
  • Pest 19 Dispose of Pesticides Safely.doc
  • Pest 20 Pesticide Containers.doc
  • Pesticide Containers Quiz
  • Pest 21 Fires.doc
  • Fires Quiz
  • Pesticide Spills.doc
  • Circulation
  • Circulation Video
  • Filration
  • Filtration Video
  • Chlorination and Bromination
  • Superchlorination
  • Chlorine Bromine and Ozone Video
  • pH and Water Balance
  • pH and Water Balance Video
  • Water Testing
  • Pool Problems
  • Recreational Water Illness
  • Hot Tubs and Spas
  • Body, Hair, and Limb Entrapments
  • Routine Operations: Daily, Weekley, Monthly
  • Safe Handling of Pool Chemicals
  • PAFT Test
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed