The STA Award in Pool Water Treatment aims to enable candidates to understand the basic principles of the treatment of swimming pool water. It provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to competently test water and maintain safe bathing conditions.
Course Length
1 Day
Aim
The STA Award in Pool Water Treatment aims to enable candidates to understand the basic principles of the treatment of swimming pool water. It provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to competently test water and maintain safe bathing conditions.
Pre-requisites
Be of 16 years of age or older.
Validity of Award
This qualification is valid for 5 years.
Length of course
8 Recommended Guided Learning Hours.
Assessment
The assessment criteria are as follows:
- Satisfactorily complete the portfolio and multi-choice exam paper.
- Undertake practical water testing, analysis and interpretation.
Course Information
The STA Award in Pool Water Treatment covers:
- Understanding the sources of pollution and control measure
- Understanding basic principles of pool water filtration and backwashing
- Understanding the key features of a swimming pool circulation system
- Understanding the potential dangers and hazards associated with suction entrapment and entanglement
- Understanding the role and purpose of disinfectants in swimming pools
- Understanding the pH scale, its function and related water terminology
- Understanding the basic principles of water testing, recording and interpretation leading to corrective action
- Understanding the importance of COSHH.
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