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PHTA Certified Pool Operator

service people for a better understanding of the water chemistry and mechanical operations class is designed for commercial pools use the same water chemistry, circulation, filtration, etc. In addition, in many states, state health department require a class like CPO for commercial pool operators.

NRPA AquaticFacility Operator

AFO classes are designed by the National Recreation and Parks Association for operators similar to CPO classes. In some areas, AFO is preferred by some organizations, especially City and countyParks departments.

RAIL- Texas Residential Appliance Installer License Prep.

This class is specific to Texas. I have many people from outside the state take the class prior to moving to Texas. This license is required in Texas for any electrical work on swimming pools and spas- replacing pumps, time clocks- anything

requires piece of equipment. This is a class to Texas State on exam about 26% overall. class to teach people wire individual has the knowledge to do the passing

ISPSC forService People

This course reviews the 2018 ISPSC Code) with a focus on the aspects that affect pool service and repair of residential pools. Most Poolservice People do not realize that the ISPSC does apply to repairs that they may need to do. The ISPSC has been adopted in many cities, counties and states across the USA.

In Texas there are over 100 jurisdictions that have adopted this code. This class also reviews some of the updates that are part of the 2021 ISPSC.

2020 NEC Code Update

free 1 hour review the National Electric Code (NEC) from the 2017 version to the helpful Pool Builders, but the focus is on the pool service people know, esp. the Texas Residential License holders.

PHTA Certified Maintenance Specialist

designed develop knowledge and skills for pool service people that are primarily cleaning pools. This certification is great for preparing new employees for the job, as well as clarification for more experienced employees. A CMS certification may also be helpful with marketing, to give someone an edge of the competition to help support price justification with customers.

CPO 2 Day In PersonClasses

Albuquerque, NM

11 & 12, August 8 & 9

Memphis, TN

2 & 3.

CPO 1 Day Fusion Virtual

18, 26, August 17, 30

RAIL Classes

— July 17, 25, August 14, —

Dallas/ Ft Worth, Texas

20, August 15

Houston, Texas

16

ISPSC Code Builders/ Service

July 27

Contact: 512-417-8103; www. Educational-Leverage.com.

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