Level 3 Certificate in Swimming Pool Operations (QCF)
Introduction
Qualification structure and credit Value
This qualification provides the necessary underpinning knowledge to understand the requirements for efficient and safe pool plant operation in today’s high tech swimming pool industry and includes:
- The design and operation of swimming pool plant
- How to maintain water that is in "balance" and is safe and pleasant to swim in
- The principles of testing pool water and the remedial action required to restore ideal conditions
- The technical requirements for ensuring the safe and effective operation of the pool plant
Entry requirements
This qualification is open to all:
- A basic level of numeracy and literacy is required
| Guided Learning Hours: | 99 |
| Notional Learning Hours: | 130 |
| Accreditation Number: | 501/0166/3 |
| Performance Points: | 63 |
| Qualification credit value: | 13 |
- Unit 1 – Principles and practice of swimming pool water testing (H/600/4538) - this unit is worth 2 credits
- Unit 2 – Principles of swimming pool plant operations (D/600/4537) – this unit is worth 2 credits
- Unit 3 – Swimming pool plant operations (D600/4831) – this unit is worth 4 credits
- Unit 4 – Management of swimming pool water quality (l600/4825) this unit is worth 5 credits
Assessment
Internally assessed:
- Assignments
- Multiple choice theory paper