Qualified Water Facility Operator
 

As a result of the passing of the Recreational Water Facility Regulations during the 2002 Legislative Session, all Recreational Water Facilities in West Virginia are required to have access to a Certified Swimming Pool Operator.

Approved Certified Swimming Pool Operator classes for 2009:

Mike Trantham, M.P.H., R.S., (304) 290-0737  wvucpoguy@yahoo.com

• Classes are completed for 2009.  Please check later for 2010 class schedule.

Approved Operator Training Courses:

• Aquatic Facility Operator Certification Course - National Recreation and Park Association
  Certification is valid for three (3) years.

• Certified Pool Operator Course - National Swimming Pool Foundation 
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.

• Commercial Pool Technician - Aquatic Training Institute*
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.

• Hybrid Certified Pool Operator Course - National Swimming Pool Foundation**
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.

• Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician - American Swimming Pool and Spa Association
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.

• Practical Pool Management Plus - Aquatic Safety Research Group
  Certification is valid for five (5) years.

* Requires the completion of a West Virginia-specific course addendum and exam
** Online course that requires attendance of a 1 day class

 

Other courses may be considered for approval.  Please contact Fred Barley, phone (304) 558-8458, to discuss having course reviewed for approval.

 

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