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STA Level 2 Award In Swimming Pool Water Testing (QCF)

AIM:

The STA Award in Swimming Pool Water Testing aims to provide the basic information needed and skills necessary to competently test swimming pool and spa water, and to provide a basic understanding of the outcomes of those tests.

PRE-REQUISITES:

You must be 16 years of age or older to under take the course.

VALIDITY OF AWARD:

This qualification is valid for 5 years.

LENGTH OF COURSE:

4 recommended guided learning hours.

COURSE INFORMATION:

The STA Award in Swimming Pool Water Testing covers:

• The principles of water testing.
• Chemical Tests, the practical water test knowledge of where to take samples from and the measurement method.
• How to use a comparator & photometer.
• How to obtain free chlorine, combined chlorine and pH readings of pool water.
• The understanding and interpretation of those readings.
• The importance of maintaining breakpoint chlorination and pH balance.
• The effect of pH reading on disinfection.

ASSESSMENT:

The assessment criteria are as follows:

• Satisfactorily complete the course manual and end of course worksheet.
• Undertake practical water testing, analysis and interpretation.

REVALIDATION:

This qualification requires revalidation every 5 years to update knowledge and demonstrate understanding. All courses are conducted in your own premises.