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Employment Type:
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Location:
Maryland, US (Onsite)
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Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification-Course & Exam
Thursday, March 13, 2025 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)(EDT)
Description
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification
Hosted by the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association
Dates: March 1-12, 2025 (Virtual 6-10 hours self-paced) and March 13, 2025 (Full Day Onsite)
Time: Virtual (Self-paced from 6-10 hours) and Full Day Onsite (8am-5pm)
Fee: $395 (includes course materials, online course, exam, continental breakfast, and lunch)
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on operations, mechanical systems, water chemistry, disinfection, safety, and much more. AFO certification will help you or your staff better understand the entire pool system and run all types of aquatic facilities safely, efficiently, and confidently.
Why Become an AFO?
- Learn from expert instructors and network with other professionals from the field.
- Join an elite group of more than 8,000 AFOs who have committed to advancing the field.
- Reduce your agency’s liability and take your career to the next level.
AFO candidates should be at least 18 years of age. There are no education or experience prerequisites for taking the AFO exam.
How to Become an AFO?
To become an AFO, you must successfully pass the AFO exam. The AFO exam is 50 questions, open-book and covers five core competencies: water chemistry and disinfection, mechanical systems and operations, health and safety, daily operations, and maintenance. AFO certification is valid for five years.
Blended Learning Course and Exam
This course is a combination of the AFO Online Learning Course, a one-day in-person training with an AFO Instructor, and the exam is administered at the end of the in-person training.
- AFO Online Learning Course: This course provides in-depth instruction on all facets of aquatic facility operation and management, including: Water Chemistry, Filtration, Disinfection, Water Testing, and Treatment. It includes 6 modules = 7 hours of learning. Participants must complete the entire Online Learning Course and provide a certificate of completion prior to coming to the in-person training.
- In-Person Instructor Training: This course provides in-depth instruction on all facets of aquatic facility operation and management, including: Mechanical Systems, Facility Environment, Hot Tub and Special Case Pool Operation, and Risk Management.
- AFO Exam: The exam is paper/pencil and administered by the AFO Instructor. Results are provided immediately.
- Registration is open and first come, first serve. Registration will remain open until Feb. 10 as long as space is available.
All AFO Course options offer 1.5 CEUs.
Please Note:
- This course and exam are available to MRPA members and nonmembers.
- Registration closes on February 10, 2025.
- Registration fees are due by February 10, 2025.
- MRPA will strive to distribute books by February 21, 2025.
- Please note any special testing accommodations during your registration.
Questions?
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Recommended Skills
- Aquatic Facility Operator
- Hardworking And Dedicated
- Maintenance
- Mechanical Systems
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Recreation
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