Level 3 Certificate in Swimming Pool Operations (QCF)

Introduction

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
Qualification structure and credit Value

  • 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