Courses for Pool Operators

We are a Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) Approved Training Provider.

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We offer a series of four courses for pool operators. They focus on the safe maintenance of swimming pools, spas and other water features.

As well as safeguarding the public, having appropriately trained and competent staff protects your reputation and could be vital should you ever be held to account.

We are a Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) Approved Training Provider. This means that our Pool Plant Technical Operator training is of the highest standard, using PWTAG Code of Practice and Technical Notes which are widely viewed as best practice.

Why Pool Plant?

To minimise risk to users, it is best practice for everyone involved in maintaining any kind of swimming pool, spa or water feature to be appropriately qualified. It’s safe to say any organisation that values its reputation needs competently trained staff.

This will help you ensure that your facility is using the correct chemical levels and keep your customers safe. This will also help you make sure that your site is as running as efficiently as possible.

We have created a guide to help you choose the right Pool Plant course for you.

 

Why the Institute of Swimming?

Our world is water, and we ensure that quality, value and convenience are at the heart of our training courses.

  • Quality: We are PWTAG Approved Training Provider and as an aquatic specialist, our experience sets us apart from other course providers.
  • Value: We offer cost certainty. Our courses will always be competitively priced.
  • Convenience: Depending on numbers, we can deliver training at your own facility and offer online learning options.

Pool Plant courses

Pool Plant Operator Certificate

Pool Plant Operator Certificate

This is a PWTAG Approved Pool Plant Operator course and covers everything you need to effectively maintain a swimming pool.

Pool Plant Operator Revalidation

Pool Plant Operator Revalidation

Covers current best practice and technological advances in water management and safety

Pool Plant Foundation Certificate

Pool Plant Foundation Certificate

This is a one-day course providing all the basics of water management and water safety.

Pool Water Testing

Pool Water Testing

This eLearning is available for anyone involved with pool plant water testing or looking to refresh their knowledge. It covers everything from using a comparator, photometer and electronic meters to testing for free chlorine, total chlorine, and pH.

Become a Course Tutor

Become a Course Tutor

Find out more about the Swim England Tutor Training Programme and how to become one of our tutors.

Revalidate your certificate with our online course

Revalidate your certificate with our online course

You can revalidate your Pool Plant Operator Certificate with our eLearning. By taking this 3-year update you will be recognised by employers and the industry for keeping your technical knowledge of pool plant and water treatment up to date.

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