Active IQ Level 3 Award in Managing Pool Operations (RQF)

Key learning outcomes

• The responsibilities of pool operators to provide a safe pool environment.
• The causes of swimming pool water contamination.
• The importance of good pre-swim hygiene
• The importance of good cleanliness in the swimming pool environment
• The principles of a simple swimming pool water circulation system
• The recommended temperatures for pool water
• The principles of pool water chemical dosing
• The essential tests to ensure swimming pool water quality
• The importance of maintaining swimming pool water quality
• The importance of good record keeping
• Correct pool water testing techniques
• The importance of safe and effective swimming pool management
• The legislation which affect swimming pool operations
• The different types of infections associated with poor pool water quality and hygiene
• The implications of the mains water supply in the treatment of swimming pool water
• Testing of the mains water supply
• The circulation systems of swimming pools
• The operation of spa pools and hot tubs
• How to control the disinfection of pool water
• The principals involved in chlorinating swimming pool water
• How to maintain balanced pool water
• Water testing for swimming pool water
• The principles of heating and ventilating the swimming pool environment
• The staged processes of pool water treatment
• The different approaches to swimming pool filtration systems
• The process of backwashing a filtration system
• The different types of valves commonly used in swimming pool plant
• Backwashing of the filtration system
• The risks involved in the storage and use of chemicals for the treatment of swimming pool water
• The hydraulic flow of swimming pool water
• Understanding the risks and hazards associated with operating pressurised mechanical systems
• Understand the processes involved in the operation and treatment of interactive water features
• Know the different types of infections associated with poor pool water quality and poor hygiene
• Understand the principles of heating and ventilating the pool environment
• Understand the importance of encouraging the efficient use of energy

Learners will participate in taught sessions, engage in question and answer sessions, complete exercises, problem solving, participate in a pool water testing workshop etc. and will complete a workbook which will be assessed.

There is also a multiple choice exam to be completed.

You must be at least 18 years old on the start date of the course.

This qualification enables the learner to work in a Leisure centre or Pool Plant environment whilst fully complying with the recommended learning requirements of HSG179 and the CIMSPA occupational standards for pool plant operators.