The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) program is a
state-of-the-art 5 year certification for professionals managing and operating
aquatic facilities. Individuals who obtain the AFO credential are knowledgeable
in the systematic approach to pool operations including pool chemistry,
management, pool safety and risk reduction.
How do I become a
Certified AFO?
The key to the certification is the successful
completion of the fifty question AFO examination. The AFO certification
examination is a valid and reliable instrument that is written and reviewed by
subject-matter experts in collaboration with a professional testing company. A
professional must pass the AFO exam, with a score of seventy-eight percent (78%)
or better, in order to receive their AFO certification.
How do I prepare for the AFO exam?
There
are multiple ways to prepare for the AFO Examination including the AFO
course, a two day advanced, state of the art educational training program
for pool operations and management staff in aquatic facility operation and
management, the Aquatic
Facility Trainers (AFT) course online, and review of the AFO handbook.
How do I renew my AFO Certification?
Renewal of the AFO Certification ensures that professionals are knowledgeable
of the current best practices in aquatic facility operation and management.
There are two methods of renewing your AFO certification. The first method
is through successfully passing the AFO examination (offered in coordination
with the AFO course sites). The second method is through the completion of 2.0
Continuing Education Units in the aquatic field. Download a list of applicable CEUs.
How do I apply to retake the AFO exam?
Candidates wishing to retake the AFO certification exam should refer to
the AFO course calendar to determine a scheduled exam accessible to them and
call the course contact; or contact the host/instructor of the course you
attended to schedule to retake the exam. If you have any additional questions
please contact NRPA at (800)626-6772.
How do I obtain
confirm another individual's certification?
If you would
like to obtain basic information, including expiration date and certification
number, on an individual's certification status please visit the AFO registry at
http://ipv.nrpa.org/afo_registry/default.aspx
For questions or further information on
certification, please email us at certification@nrpa.org