STA POOL WATER TREATMENT
In Swimming Pool Water Treatment (QCF)
Qualification Number: 600/6026/8
Credit Value: 2
AIM
The STA Award in Swimming 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.
COURSE INFORMATION
The STA Award in Swimming Pool Water Treatment covers:
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Understanding the sources of pollution and control measure
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Understanding basic principles of pool water filtration and backwashing
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Understanding the key features of a swimming pool circulation system
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Understanding the potential dangers and hazards associated with suction entrapment and entanglement
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Understanding the role and purpose of disinfectants in swimming pools
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Understanding the pH scale, its function and related water terminology
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Understanding the basic principles of water testing, recording and# interpretation leading to corrective action
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Understanding the importance of COSHH.
ASSESSMENT
The assessment criteria are as follows:
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Satisfactorily complete the course manual and end-of-course worksheet
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Undertake practical water testing, analysis and interpretation.
REVALIDATION
This qualification requires revalidation every 5 years to update knowledge and demonstrate understanding.
