- What classes are offered? –
NPC Contracting offers two different swimming pool operators
training classes. We offer a swimming pool operators certification course. This is an eight hour
course and is generally either a one day class of eight hours, or a two day
class with two, four hour sessions. We also offer a swimming pool operators course
that is designed as a preparation for swimming pool operators certification exams. This is a six hour course.
- What is the objective of the course? – The
objective of the class is to train students in the basic fundamentals of
swimming pool operations. In addition to the basic training provided in the
class, it is necessary that the
following minimum steps are required by the swimming pool operator, prior to
the operation of any swimming pool:
1. Obtain sufficient knowledge of the swimming pool ordinance for the
jurisdiction that their facility is located in.
2. Be thoroughly trained on the physical plant of the swimming pool facility that
they intend to operate, by a trained swimming pool industry professional.
3. Familiarize themselves with the specifics of the swimming pool facility.
4. Comply with licensing requirements in the jurisdiction that the swimming
pool is located in.
Additionally, the minimum age to be a pool operator is 16.
- What is the cost of the courses? – The certification class is $100 pre-registration and the exam preparation class is $60 pre-registration.
- Do I need to provide an ID? – There is a requirement for students that are attending the certification class. All students for this class are required to present original government issued identification, along with a xeroxed copy of that identification, to the instructor at the commencement of the class.
- What type of proof is needed for the
exam preparation class? –Identification is not required for the preparation class.
- What is the refund policy? - For cancellations a partial refund of the amount paid less $30 will be made if the refund request is received at least 15 days prior to the date of the class. Within 15 days of the date of class there is no refund.
- How do I register? – Click on the link for the
mail-in application, which is located on the home page. Fill out the
application and mail in the application to the address on the application.
Along with the application include a check for the proper amount payable to NPC Contracting.
- What materials will I need to bring to the class?
- It is suggested that you bring paper for taken notes, a calculator and
two #2 pencils for the test.
- Are there study materials for the course and what
is the cost? – There is a study guide which is included in the cost of
the registration. The study guide is emailed to the student in a PDF
format. The PDF requires Adobe Acrobat Reader which is a free download.
You can download Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking on the following link:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
You will need
to download the study guide, print it and bring it to class.
- Is the study guide available for sale to people not registering for the class? – The pdf study guide is available for download at a cost of $25.
- What are the requirements for the swimming pool
operators certification class? – The certification class is an eight hour classroom
course. The classroom experience includes a PowerPoint presentation, study
review and a test. In addition to the eight hour classroom training
students are required to study the “Guide to Professional Swimming Pool
Operations” prior to taking the classroom portion of the course. At the completion of the course of study a proctored exam will be administered. Upon successful completion of the exam, NPC Contracting, Inc., will issue a certification card. Contact your local Health Department to ascertain if the NPC Contracting course certification card meets the requirements of the Health Department in the jurisdiction that you are employed.
- Is there a certification provided? – After the
student has successfully taken and passed the test a certification is mailed
to the student.
- How long is the registration valid for? – The
registration is valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of the
completion of the class.
