Pool Attendant Course

Lesson 1 • Pool Worker Roles and Responsibilities

Defines the scope of pool technician, operator, and lifeguard roles. Clarifies accountability boundaries relevant to daily tasks.

Lesson 2 • Personal Protective Equipment Basics

Identifies required PPE for chemical handling and maintenance tasks. Prepares workers to select and use protective gear correctly from day one.

Lesson 3 • Types of Aquatic Facilities

Covers indoor, outdoor, residential, and commercial pool categories. Establishes context for all subsequent operational and safety content.

Lesson 1 • Interpreting and Recording Test Results

Teaches how to compare readings against target ranges and log data correctly. Builds the documentation habits required by regulatory standards.

Lesson 2 • Water Testing Methods

Introduces test kits, photometers, and digital analysers for measuring chemical levels. Accurate testing underpins every corrective action taken in the field.

Lesson 3 • Langelier Saturation Index

Explains the LSI formula for assessing water balance and corrosion or scaling risk. Connects chemistry knowledge to equipment protection outcomes.

Lesson 4 • Core Chemical Parameters

Explains pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid roles. These parameters form the baseline for all water balance decisions.

Lesson 1 • Dosing Calculations and Methods

Teaches volume-based dosing formulas and manual vs. automated delivery methods. Ensures workers apply the correct amount of chemical every time.

Lesson 2 • Pool Chemical Categories

Classifies sanitisers, oxidisers, pH adjusters, and algaecides by function and hazard class. Provides the vocabulary needed for safe handling procedures.

Lesson 3 • Safe Chemical Storage Practices

Covers segregation, ventilation, labelling, and spill containment for chemical storage areas. Prevents incompatible chemical contact and regulatory violations.

Lesson 1 • Flow Rate and Turnover Calculations

Teaches how to calculate required flow rate and turnover time for regulatory compliance. Links hydraulic performance to water quality outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Backwashing and Cleaning Procedures

Details backwash cycles, rinse steps, and cartridge cleaning for each filter type. Directly maintains filtration efficiency and water clarity standards.

Lesson 3 • Circulation System Components

Identifies pumps, motors, pipes, valves, and fittings that move water through the pool. Provides the mechanical foundation for all maintenance tasks ahead.

Lesson 4 • Filter Types and Operation

Compares sand, cartridge, and diatomaceous earth filters by mechanism and maintenance need. Enables workers to select and operate the correct filter type.

Lesson 1 • Deck and Surrounds Maintenance

Addresses cleaning, inspection, and hazard removal for pool decks and surrounding areas. Connects surface maintenance to slip-and-fall prevention and compliance.

Lesson 2 • Automatic Cleaning Equipment

Introduces suction-side, pressure-side, and robotic pool cleaners and their setup. Extends manual skills to automated tools used in commercial settings.

Lesson 3 • Manual Cleaning Techniques

Covers brushing, vacuuming, and skimming methods for walls, floors, and surface debris. Forms the hands-on core of daily pool maintenance practice.

Lesson 1 • Heater and Heat Exchanger Maintenance

Addresses gas, electric, and heat pump pool heaters, including scale removal and safety checks. Ensures efficient heating and prevents hazardous equipment failures.

Lesson 2 • Lighting and Electrical Safety Checks

Introduces underwater light inspection, GFCI testing, and bonding verification procedures. Addresses the highest-risk electrical hazards in aquatic environments.

Lesson 3 • Repair Escalation and Contractor Coordination

Defines the boundary between worker-level repairs and licensed contractor work. Builds professional judgement for safe and compliant maintenance decisions.

Lesson 4 • Automated Chemical Feeder Servicing

Covers calibration, cleaning, and fault diagnosis of chlorinators and chemical dosing systems. Maintains accurate chemical delivery between manual testing intervals.

Lesson 1 • Drowning Response and Rescue Basics

Introduces reach, throw, and don't-go rescue principles and activation of emergency services. Establishes safe response boundaries for non-lifeguard pool workers.

Lesson 2 • Incident Reporting and Investigation

Teaches how to complete incident reports, preserve evidence, and conduct root cause analysis. Supports continuous safety improvement and legal compliance.

Lesson 3 • Aquatic Hazard Identification

Identifies drowning risks, entrapment hazards, chemical exposure risks, and electrical dangers. Hazard awareness is the first step in preventing all pool-related incidents.

Lesson 4 • Emergency Action Plan Development

Covers the components of a written emergency action plan for aquatic facilities. Prepares workers to follow and contribute to facility-specific response protocols.

Lesson 1 • UV and Ozone Supplemental Treatment

Introduces UV and ozone as secondary disinfection systems that reduce chloramine formation. Prepares workers to operate and maintain advanced treatment technologies.

Lesson 2 • Cloudy Water Diagnosis and Correction

Identifies chemical, biological, and mechanical causes of turbidity and their remedies. Integrates filtration, chemistry, and cleaning knowledge into a unified diagnostic process.

Lesson 3 • Saltwater Chlorination Systems

Explains electrolytic chlorine generation, cell maintenance, and salt level management. Extends core chlorine chemistry to an increasingly common commercial technology.

Lesson 4 • High-Bather-Load Water Management

Addresses chemical demand spikes, superchlorination timing, and real-time monitoring during peak use. Develops strategic thinking for managing quality under maximum operational stress.