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The Aquatic Facility Operator Course is an 18-hour  training program specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in the public and semi-public recreational pool or water park facilities.  The AFO program offer unique discussions on risk management, not usually directed towards operations personnel.

The course provides information and training for both supervisory and operational personnel.  In depth instruction will be given on filtration, disinfection, water testing and treatment, design considerations, facility management, facility troubleshooting and much more.

The AFO certification course is the most comprehensive program available for those responsible for operating clean, safe, and efficient aquatic facilities.

Who should attend?

bulletAquatic Directors
bulletRecreation Directors
bulletWater Parks Directors
bulletAquatic Supervisors
bulletPool Managers
bulletAquatic Facility Managers
bulletAquatic Programming Personnel
bulletAquatic Design Professionals
bulletAnyone responsible for operating an aquatic facility and/or extensive aquatic programming.

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This course features the NRPA's Aquatic Facility Operator Manual, the most complete and comprehensive publication available on pool operations.  Author Kent G. Williams combines wit and over 30 years of experience to clearly lead even the beginning pool manager through the often complex processes in aquatic operations.

Topics Covered:

bulletPool Recirculation
bulletCalculation of gallonage and turnover rates
bulletFiltration systems including mechanics of soil entrapment, backwashing, etc.
bulletPumps, flowmeters, heaters and other system components
bulletWater Chemistry
bulletChlorination and superchlorination
bulletAlternatives to chlorine for sanitation and oxidization
bulletpH factor, its importance and control
bulletPrevention of eyeburn
bulletTechniques of water balance to prevent scale
bulletWater testing
bulletDevelopment of individual dosage charts
bulletAlgae prevention and control
bulletPlant Operations and Maintenance
bulletGetting the most out of our filter
bulletChemical feed systems and tips to keep them running
bulletDeveloping a preventive maintenance system
bulletAutomation concepts
bulletChemical Safety
bulletHandling hazardous chemicals
bulletEmergency procedures
bulletEnergy Considerations
bulletPool covers; saving natural gas
bulletReducing electrical energy consumption
bulletOther Topics
bulletSpa and therapy pool operation
bulletConcepts of disinfection
bulletSpecial considerations for fiberglass pools
bulletHealth and safety codes
 

More Info.

Aquatic Specialty Services strives to bring you the best!  This course is a two-day course with the author of the text book himself, Kent G. Williams, and Aquatic Specialty Services, Inc. President, Dan Richards.  This course includes AFO materials, exam, certificate, textbooks, lunch, refreshments and reception.  Space is always limited so INQUIRE TODAY!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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