Certified Pool Operator License Florida

Scott ford the owner of tropical aquatics offers the certified pool spa operator course for certification taught in english however spanish options for textbook and exam are available.

Certified pool operator license florida.

An open book written examination is required. You may select a license type from the dropdown. Florida statutes require anyone who operates a drinking water treatment plant domestic wastewater treatment plant and or water distribution system must be licensed by dep. The phta was formed in 2019 combining the association of pool spa professionals apsp and the national swimming pool foundation nspf.

Aquatic training institute offers a variety of continuing education classes for swimming pool contractors pool operators seeking to be certified swimming pool technicians and many other swimming pool professionals. Applicants for the certified pool service contractor license must have experience in areas of. For the state license you can contact the department of business and professional regulations at 850 487 1395. One year of military service one year experience as a foreman and two years experience as a worker or foreman applicable to the category for which you are applying.

Individuals seeking licensure as a certified contractor except for swimming pool specialty contractors must first take and pass a state certification examination. Cpo certification renewal current cpo certified students have the option of renewing their certification by taking a 2 day standard course or a pool operator primer plus fusion course at a discounted price. The phta cpo course is taught at many public venues around the state of florida or can be offered to your staff at your facility on a private basis at a discounted tuition fee. Welcome to the florida department of environmental protection s operator certification program.

Florida pool and spa service contractor monitors water condition on customer s swimming pool. You must have a valid cpo certification on the day of exam to receive the discounted rate. If you are going to perform service work on your pool pump filter etc you also require a license from the state of florida. Florida pool contractors continuing education.

A cpo certified pool spa operator is a person who has successfully completed a specific course of instruction sanctioned by the pool hot tub alliance phta. You may search for a licensed operator by entering information into any of the top four fields below. To qualify for licensure an applicant must meet minimum educational and work experience requirements for each class of license. 64e 9 018 public pool service technician certification.