What you'll learn

  • Understand the industry and your role in it

    Get to know the Australian and New Zealand pool and spa industry, the role you play and how to work safely from day one.

  • Know your pools and spas

    Learn about the different types of pools and spas, how they work and the basics of keeping their water clean, safe and balanced.

  • Clean and maintain with confidence

    Become familiar with the equipment you'll use every day and the routine tasks that keep a pool or spa in good condition.

Course overview

  • Introduction

  • Module one - safety, your role and our industry

  • Module two - swimming pools and spas

  • Module three - water quality and chemicals

  • Module four - cleaning and equipment

  • Module five - maintenance

  • Next steps

Why this course

This course covers foundational information for those new to the swimming pool and spa industry, or those wanting a refresher on the fundamentals. Whether you're starting in a retail store, out on the road as a service technician or supporting a pool building team, this course gives you a clear picture of how the industry works and where you fit in. Learners will explore safety and their role in the workplace, the main types of swimming pools and spas, the basics of water quality and chemicals, and the cleaning, equipment and maintenance tasks that make up much of the day-to-day work. It's the ideal starting point before moving on to more specialised training.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

This course aligns with key components of the CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service, and can contribute towards your RPL evidence portfolio.

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