Making Parks and Recreation a Priority
AFO Aquatic Facility Operator Course March 15-16, 2017
Derby Recreation Commission 801 E. Market Derby, KS Registration Fees: $260 - Member $285 - Non Member *Fees go up after January 24, 2017 Scroll down on the left side to Register.
Another AFO is being offered in Lawrence on April 26-27, 2017.
Click here to register for Lawrence
CEU's: 1.5
LodgingSleep Inn & Suites651 E 71st St. SouthHaysville KS 67060(316) 425-6077Group: Kansas Rec & Parks Rate: $83.00 + 14.5% Tax 2 Queen Beds, No Smoking
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Course is a 2-day training program designed to meet the needs of those working in public and semi-public recreational pool or water park facilities. The AFO Course offers unique discussions on risk management and pool management as well as training in proper water chemistry, water chemistry challenges and solutions. The current Aquatic Facility Operators Manual will be sent to each full course registrant prior to the course.
Upon successful completion of the AFO Course and 50 question open book exam, participants will be certified for 5 years by the National Certification Board in coordination with the National Recreation and Park Association. Who Should Attend
Aquatic Directors, Recreation Directors, Water Park Directors, Pool Managers, Aquatic Supervisors, Resort/Hotel/Motel Staff, and any staff member responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of an aquatic facility.
AFO COURSE AND EXAM SCHEDULE - DERBY:
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 (Derby)
7:45am Check In
8:00am Training
Introduction
Health Dept
Calculations
Circulation
Filtration
12:00 Lunch (provided)
1:00pm Training
Super-Chlorination
Alkalinity Pool Water Testing
Calcium Special Pool Problems
TDS Chlorinators
Water Balance Automation
Alternative Sanitizers
6:00pm End of Day One (this day could end early)
NOTE: Training is 7:00am-5:00pm on March 16th. 7:00am Training
Chemical Feeders
Routine and Preventative Maintenance
Seasonally Operated Pools
Spas and Warm Water Pools
Pool Heating and Energy
Conservation
Dehumidification
Renovation, Modernization and
Designing the Pool of Tomorrow
Management
Liability Programming
Accident Prevention Budgeting
Staffing Marketing
11:30 Lunch (Provided)
12:30pm Review Training Material
2:00pm Final Exam
5:00pm End of Course
