Ken Brown Leisure Training offers a full  range of Active IQ Swimming Pool Plant Operators Certificates. These courses are on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) - SQA in Scotland.

This is a one day short course which is an introduction to the operation of pool plant systems and in particular the testing and quality control of the pool water.   There is a mix of theory work, plant-room visits and practical testing with analysis of the results. 

Candidates need not have any prior knowledge before undertaking this course. Assessment is by way of a short multi-choice question paper and water testing assignment.

This 3 day course is designed to look at the in-depth operation of the plant-room, the correct use of pool treatment chemicals and a high emphasis is placed on the health and safety requirements associated with the safe operation of a facility.

Assessment is by way of a written theory test paper followed by a work based assignment (project) to be completed for the final marking.  The course is fully recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (H.S.E.) as being the correct qualification for staff with plant-room responsibilities.

The Spa Plant operator module is a course concentrating solely on the safe and effective operation of a spa pool and plant.   Candidates are taken through the syllabus by a series of practical demonstrations/ visits and theory work.  The course concludes with a short written test on underpinning knowledge.