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Certified Pool/Spa Operator Course

March 19th & 20th, 2024

Robert Miller Community Center

Burlington, VT

130 Gosse Court, Burlington, VT 05408

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What is Pool/Spa CPO®?

The Certified Pool Operator® certification program is a nationally recognized course which teaches advanced techniques in safety, water chemistry, maintenance and management. This course is recognized as the standard in the industry.

The CPO® seal of approval is assurance to pool and spa owners, from motels to Olympic-sized municipal and college pools, that their facilities and their swimmers are under the supervision of trained certified professionals.

Those who complete the program and open-book and open-note examination receive certification and a registration number which is valid for five years in all 50 states.

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Why do you need CPO Training?

Who should attend?

The CPO® course is a training program specially designed to meet the needs of supervisory or operations personnel working in public and semi-public recreational pools or water park facilities.

As a pool or spa operator, you are obligated to provide a clean, disease free, and safe facility. Your facility must be kept in good operating order and needs to operate efficiently.

Only an individual with suitable training and experience is qualified to meet these responsibilities.

From community recreation centers, swim clubs, municipalities, hotels, motels, swim parks, resorts, health clubs, country clubs, colleges, universities, military installations, hospitals, schools – any facility with a pool, spa, or aquatic feature!

Service Technicians
Pool Directors
Pool Managers
Health Inspectors
Apartment/Condo/ Building Managers
Campgrounds

Recreation Directors
Engineering Staff
Spa Personnel
Maintenance Personnel
Aquatic Staff
Recreation Facility Managers
Military Installations

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Certification Information

Course Benefits

The CPO® certification program includes pool and spa chemistry, testing, treatment, filtration, maintenance, automatic feeding equipment, and government requirements.
The CPO® certification program requires an open book written examination.
The CPO® certification is valid for five years.
This course will be taught by a PHTA (formerly the NSPF) -certified instructor.

Proven educational tool.
Widely accepted by local and state authorities.
Covers topics necessary for pool and spa operators including local and state codes.
Comprehensive handbook that is updated regularly.
The CPO® certification is recognized nationally and internationally.
Gives participants a better understanding of the operator’s role in pool care, management and risk reduction.
The CPO® Certification program is eligible for IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

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Daily Course Schedule

Day 1 - Tuesday, March 19, 2024

7:30 - 8:00 am Coffee and Registration

8 am - Noon CPO Program begins

Noon – 1 pm LUNCH (provided)

1:00—5:00 pm CPO Program continues

Day 2 - Wednesday, March 20, 2024

8 am - Noon CPO Program Continues

Noon – 1 pm LUNCH (provided)

1:00 - 2:00 pm CPO Program Continues

2:00 - 3:00 pm Review and questions

3:00—5:00 pm EXAM (75% minimum)

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Registration Information

Deadline to Register is

February 16, 2024.

No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline

Cost:

$395.00 - VRPA Members

$420.00 - non-VRPA Members

Min. 15 & max of 30 participants for this course

Please indicate if you need accessibility accommodations in order to take the course.

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In-Person Course Dates & Details

February 16th- Registration Deadline

March 4th - Reserve a hotel room at a discounted rate of $115 at the Hampton Inn - Colchester by this date.

March 8th - Students will receive study handbooks in the mail by this time

March 19th & 20th - In-Person Meeting & Exam

Course Location:

The course will take place at the Robert Miller Community Center, 130 Gosse Court, Burlington, VT 05408

Hotel Reservation information:

A room block for those needing a hotel has been set up at the Hampton Inn - Colchester. Complimentary breakfast is available at this location. Discounted Room block rates are available Monday, March 18th & Tuesday, March 19th at $109 per night +tax. Call 802-655-6177 to reserve your hotel room by March 4th 2024!
VRPA CPO Course Room Block March 2024 - Refer to code - CPO

Other Course details:

Students should come to the in-person trainings with a picture ID for check-in purposes.
Lunch is included each day of the course. Please notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies.
The test will take place on the 2nd day of the training and is an open book test.