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Aquatic Facility Operator Program

 
The NRPA AFO program is an advanced, state-of-the-art educational training program for those persons managing and operating aquatic facilities. The AFO program is fast becoming the leading training opportunity for pool operators and aquatic facility managers in the United States and to date has certified over 16,000 aquatic facility operators.
 
 
 
This 2 day course provides in-depth instruction in all facets of aquatic facility operation and management including:
 
filtration
disinfection
water testing and treatment
design considerations
facility management
risk management
facility troubleshooting
hot tub & spa operation
and much more!!
 

The AFO instructor team is comprised of the top aquatic professionals in the United States. AFO instructors have diverse backgrounds in aquatic operations, management, chemistry and must complete a two-day training course in public presentation, speaking, and technical aquatic skills. AFO Instructors are consistently rated as excellent by students.