AquaTech Curriculum Outline

Unit 1 What Is an AquaTech?

1. Why Each Pool Is Unique
2. Current Issues in Aquatic Operations

Unit 2 Circulation and Filtration

1. Water Levels
2. Pumps
3. Minor Plumbing Repairs
4. Plumbing Systems
5. Gauges
6. Valves
7. Flow Meters
8. Turnover And Flow
9. Pipeline Markings
10. Filters
11. Backwash Procedures
12. Disposal of Wastes

Unit 3 Automation and Water Testing

1. Pool Water Testing Equipment
2. Pool Water Testing Methods
3.  Pool Water Test Schedules and Recording
4. Automated Dosing Controllers and Probes
5. Metering Pumps
6. Erosion Feeders
7. Vacuum Induction Feed Systems
8. ORP/Redox
9. Chloramines
10. Record Keeping

Unit 4 Water Treatment

1. Analyzing Test Results
2. Chloramines
3. Alternative or Supportive Products (UV, Ozone, Ionization, Peroxolytes, Nonchlorine Shock, Chlorine Generators)
4. Breakpoint Chlorination
5. Basic Water Chemistry: Ph, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness
6. Water Balance Calculations (Calcium Saturation Index)
7. Sequence for Adjusting Balance

Unit 5 Pool Workplace Safety

1. Responding to Contamination Incidents
2. Safe Chemical Handling Procedures
3. Chemical Handling Personal Protective Equipment (Dust Masks, Eye Protection, Aprons or Chemical Suits, Boots, Respirators
4. MSDS
5. Chemical Emergency Response Plans
6. Emergency Response—Assess, Alert, Attend (Notifying Emergency Responders and Providing Basic Care Until They Arrive)
7. Hand and Power Tools
8. Suction Entrapment
9. Electrical Appliances (Lights, Hair Dryers, Audio Equipment, Scoreboards, Video Monitors)
10. Electrical Control Units (Circuit Breakers, Fuses, E-Stop)
11. Security Arrangements
12. Safety Signs
13. Lifting and Pulling
14. Alarm Systems
15. Detect Suspicious Behavior by Adults in Relation to Children
16. Confined Space
17. Chemical Storage—Storage Vessels
18. Risks to Bathers—Cloudy or Unsanitized Water

Unit 6 Maintenance

1. Standard of Cleaning Required
2. Cleaning Equipment and Supplies
3. Pool Vacuuming—Manual or Automatic
4. Underwater Light Repair
5. Routine Checks of Electrical Appliances
6. Routine Checks of Plumbing Appliances
7. Leak Detection

Unit 7 Problem Solving

1. Circulation Problems
2. Filtration Problems
3. Feeder and Automation Problems
4. Water Treatment Problems
5. Maintenance Problems

Unit 8 Seasonal and Special Tasks

1. Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning System (HVAC)
2. Aerators
3. Boilers
4. Ventilation
5. Emergency Generators
6. Pool Covers—Liquid, Thermal, Evaporation, Automatically Deployed
7. Energy Conservation
8. Seasonal Opening
9. Seasonal Closing
10. Considerations for Swim Meets and Special Events
11. Considerations for Preparing a Facility for a Hurricane

Unit 9 Warm-Water Pools

1. Warm-Water Chemistry
2. Spa Construction
3. Spa Safety Considerations
4. Spa Maintenance

Unit 10 Sprayparks

1. Spraypark Construction
2. Spraypark  Safety Considerations
3. Spraypark Maintenance

Unit 11 Waterparks

1. Common Waterpark Features
2. Wave Pool Considerations
3. Slow- and Fast-Moving River Attraction Considerations
4. Waterslide Considerations
5. Children’s Play Structure Considerations
6. Safety Considerations

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