Pool Operator Level 1
The Pool Operator Level 1 course blends safety management with the essential knowledge of facility operation. The course provides pool operators with the knowledge and resources to operate and maintain safe swimming pools in accordance with provincial health regulations and includes:
- an understanding of the various types of pools and the impact of maintenance planning.
- knowledge of the principle contaminants of water and the applications of water treatment to pool and spa systems for both Class A and B pools.
- a practical, hands-on approach for solving typical water treatment problems.
- the implications of Recreation Water Illness and concepts underlying pool air quality.
Prerequisite: None
Instruction & certification: Current Lifesaving Society Pool Operator Instructors teach and certify candidates.
Candidate recognition: Certification card.
Required reference material: Lifesaving Society Pool Operator Level 1 Workbook and Pool Operations Manual, which outlines operating standards for public swimming pools in Ontario and explains the mechanisms to ensure these standards are achieved.
Instructional format: Pool Operator Level 1 may be delivered through online learning, blended learning, or in-person learning.
Instructional time (8 hr. classroom): Actual time needed may vary depending on course format, number of candidates and the learning activities selected. Additional set-up time (approx. 2 hr.) is required prior to the start of the course. One-day formats are common for in-person courses. Breaks require additional time. Based on 12–16 candidates.
Required equipment: For in-person delivery – classroom supplies such as tables, chairs, flip charts, markers, masking tape, A/V equipment, water-test kits, booties for deck access. For online delivery – computer screen with camera and audio set up required. Consideration should be given to the use of multiple screens to support delivery of the program.
Recertification: Pool Operator 1 remains current for 24 months from date of certification. Pool Operator 1 is recertified by successfully completing a Pool Operator 1 recertification course.
Fees: The Lifesaving Society exam fee applies to successful and unsuccessful candidates alike.
Pool Operator Level 2
The Pool Operator Level 2 focuses on regulatory standards for pool operation and chemical application principles in order to maintain balanced swimming pool water. Participants learn to problem solve and how to safely adjust swimming pool chemical levels in order to maintain a healthy and safe environment for bathers and staff. The course includes:
- a thorough review of regulatory requirements and standards for the operation of aquatic facilities including: pools, spas, wading pools, and waterfronts
- a review of the principles of balanced pool water and the step-by-step procedures pool operators should follow when making adjustments to chemical levels in aquatic facilities
- an open forum for discussion and resolution of problems facing pool operators
Prerequisite: Lifesaving Society Pool Operator Level 1 or equivalent.
Instruction & certification: Current Lifesaving Society Pool Operator Instructors teach and certify candidates.
Candidate recognition: Certification card.
Required reference material: Lifesaving Society Pool Operator Level 2 Workbook and Pool Operations Manual, which outlines operating standards for public swimming pools in Ontario and explains the mechanisms to ensure these standards are achieved. Pool Operator Level 2 candidates should also have the Society’s Guide to Ontario Public Pools Regulation.
Instructional format: Pool Operator Level 2 may be delivered through online learning, blended learning, or in-person learning.
Instructional time (8 hr. classroom): Actual time needed may vary depending on course format, number of candidates and the learning activities selected. Additional set-up time (approx. 2 hr.) is required prior to the start of the course. One-day formats are common for in-person courses. Breaks require additional time. Based on 12–16 candidates.
Required equipment: For in-person delivery – classroom supplies such as tables, chairs, flip charts, markers, masking tape, A/V equipment, water-test kits, booties for deck access. For online delivery – computer screen with camera and audio set up required. Consideration should be given to the use of multiple screens to support delivery of the program.
Recertification: Pool Operator 2 remains current for 24 months from date of certification. Pool Operator 2 is recertified by successfully completing a Pool Operator 1 recertification course.
Fees: The Lifesaving Society exam fee applies to successful and unsuccessful candidates alike.