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Pool Plant Revalidation / Conversion

The Pool Plant Revalidation / Conversion process is for learners wanting to revalidate their current valid STA Level 3 Award in Pool Plant Operations qualification, or convert to this qualification from an acceptable equivalent.

The process provides qualified pool plant operators with an alternative to face-to-face courses, saving both time and money—and serves to positively help those learners who have issues with course accessibility.

Learners will receive the latest version of STA’s pool plant operations resource e-manual, containing the information required to maintain and operate a pool, spa and interactive water feature plant.

Cost
£100.00
Validity of Award
This qualification is valid for 5 years.
Length of Course
Approximately 6 hours (Dependent on knowledge, understanding and occupational competence of learner this can vary).
Course Information
The process covers:

  • An introduction to the Pool Plant Operations qualification
  • An overview of the unit specification for the Pool Plant Operations qualification
  • Information on how to complete the assessment and expected timescales for revalidating/converting your qualification.
Assessment
  • Practical Assessment: Demonstrate the ability to complete pool water tests for pH, free chlorine and total chlorine, and from these results determine the combined chlorine reading
    • Results for this task need to be recorded on the ‘Practical Test Record Sheet’
    • The tests must be assessed and signed off by a competent person.
  • Multiple-choice assessment: Completed online and with remote invigilation to ensure the assessment is individually completed by the learner.
    • 1 hour 35 minute completion time
    • Pass marks:
    • Unit 1 – 10/13
      Unit 2 – 16/21
      Unit 3 – 7/10
      Unit 4 – 16/22
      Unit 5 – 3/5
      Unit 6 – 6/9.

Please note: The multiple-choice assessment is hosted by Cirrus, an e-assessment specialist.
You will require the following to complete the assessment:

  • Webcam
  • Microphone, speaker or headset
  • Access to supported web browser (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge)
  • Extension permissions to download on the above browsers
  • Stable internet connection

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