Certified Pool Operator (CPO)-Spanish
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Time: 8:30 am– 5:00 pm | Registration begins at 8:15 am
Instructor: Angel Garcia, PHTA Certified CPO Instructor
Continuing Education Credit: 6.00 CEC’s
Please note: This course will be taught and the test will be administered in Spanish only.
According to Florida Law 64E-9.018,
"An individual who services a public pool by maintaining the cleanliness, water quality, and chemical balance of public pools shall be certified. To be certified an individual must demonstrate knowledge of public pools…(and) shall attend a training course of national recognition that is approved by the department of at least 16 hours in length and shall pass a test acceptable to the department."
Certification curriculum will cover information regarding: proper pool chemistry, mitigating physical hazards, facility management, general safety, risk, and liability topics among others. Please note: The CPO certification is only valid for 5 years.
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Class Pricing
- APASS Subscriber: $350
- Members: $400
- Non-members: $450
Meet Your Instructor
Angel Garcia
Angel Garcia has nearly 20 years of experience in maintenance with expertise in training and management. He is a certified CPO instructor through PHTA. Angel is a graduate of Florida Metropolitan University where he obtained a Bachelor's of Business Administration. He worked onsite for over 10 years as a Maintenance Supervisor and Corporate Trainer with Camden Property Trust. Angel currently serves as a Maintenance Trainer for Hines.