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April 14, 2023
National Plasterers Council

NPC Start-up Technician Certification Class

A new or newly plastered pool requires special start-up procedures to ensure the plaster cures properly.

The Start-up Technician Certification Program is a National Plasterers Council (NPC) initiative to set forth the proper protocol for a pool’s initial start-up. With this program, the NPC has established the industry’s standard for the startup and care of plastered pools across the globe. NPC Certified Technicians have demonstrable industry knowledge and hands-on experience to provide a quality start-up for in-ground swimming pools and spas using the NPC-approved method taught in the Certification Class.

The NPC Start-up is available as an in person class at the following events.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – Spanish Class, Indio, California 8 am – 5 pm Register:https://www.npconline. org/events/EventDetails. aspx?id=1733253& group= Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – English Class, Indio, California 8 am – 5 pm Register: https://www.npconline. org/events/EventDetails. aspx?id=1733239& group= Online Start-up Class. No travel, no expenses! 4-hour class at your home. For more information visit our website: https://www. nationalplastererscouncil.com/npcstart- up-technician-certificationonline- class/We also offer this as a 3-hour on demand class, with a test at the end of the presentation.

Cost is $225 for NPC members and $325 for non-members.

Register: www.npconline.org/ page/start-up-certification-class. . www.npconline.org.

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