Industry Courses Management and Operations of Swimming Pools Registration Details

Introduction

List all courses in alphabetical order

Training Areas :

SEI-MEM Environmental Management Executive Programme

PEEL (Programme for Environmental Experiential Learning)

Environmental Protection Management Programmes

Environmental Public Health Programmes

Energy Efficiency

Environmental Governance and Legislation Programmes

Meteorological and Weather Information Programmes

Professional Sharing Series (PSS)

SEI-EHI Seminars

Information

Registration Policy

Exam Instructions

Testimonials
 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

This 2.5-day advanced course provides a comprehensive coverage of aspects of pool operations, maintenance and management of swimming pools. It will also briefly discuss health risks and maintenance of spa pools.

Participants will learn about the legislation and code of practice on swimming pools from the Environmental Public Health Act (EPHA) and an appreciation of swimming pool design and construction considerations. They will also learn about the public health importance of disinfection, dosing and water balancing in pool water treatment, trouble-shooting pool operational issues and maintenance of common pool equipment. Case-studies on chemical safety will also be discussed to address doubts that pool personnel and operators may have on chemical handling.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to understand and appreciate the design and construction considerations, maintenance and management of pools to be competent in supervising and/or carrying out daily operational activities within the legislative framework.

SCOPE

  • Legislation & Code Of Practice on Swimming Pools
  • Disinfection and its Role in Safeguarding Public Health
  • Recreational Water Illnesses for Swimming Pools and Spa Pools
  • Water Problems
  • Filtration Systems and Recirculation
  • Pool Design Considerations
  • Pool Calculations
  • Pool Chemistry and Water Treatment
  • Trouble-shooting of Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • Chemical Safety Case-studies
  • Emergency and Evacuation Plan
  • Water Conservation
  • Water Sampling Practical & Site Visit

COURSE METHODOLOGY

  • 2.5 days
  • Classroom-based Teaching with 1 Practical and 1 Site Visit to an assigned Swimming Complex

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Construction Contractors, Pool Owners, Pool Managers/Executives, Plant Operators, Facilities/Building Managers/Executives, Pool Maintenance Personnel, and anyone who wishes to learn more about pool design and construction considerations, maintenance and operations.

ACCREDITATION
This course is accredited under the Professional Engineers Board's Continuing Professional Development Programme for Engineers in Singapore. Participants will gain 17 PDU units upon completion of the course. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance rate.
(PDUs is subject change according to PEB's final decision)

This course is accredited under the Registered Safety Officer's Continuing Professional Development Programme. Participants will gain 15 SDUs upon completion of the course. Course participants must complete this course with at least 75% attendance rate.

Last updated on 25 Jun 08

 

 

DATE: 22 - 24 July 2008

TIME:
Day 1 & 2: 8.45am to 5pm
Day 3: 9am to 12pm

VENUE: SEI Training Room
40 Scotts Rd #06-00
Environment Building
Signapore 228231
 

COURSE FEE:
SGD $650 (incl GST)
 
ENQUIRIES:
Please call 67319208 or email nea_seicustomer@nea.gov.sg