SCDES now recognizes four (4) nationally accredited pool operator certification trainers:
- Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (formerly National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) and Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP))
SC Locations: See above link for class locations and dates. - The American Pool and Spa Association
SC Locations: See above link for class locations and dates. - Starfish Aquatics Institute
SC Location: None scheduled at this time. - State of South Carolina Swimming Pool/Spa Operator Training Program
Pope and Company, Dr. Jim Pope - (864) 209-0707
E-mail: popeandcompanyllc@gmail.com
These organizations have met the criteria and standards established by the Department for certifying SC public pool operators. Each course contains familiarization training for public pool operations and provides both a national and a SC pool operators examination at the conclusion of instruction.
In addition to the certification providers listed above, numerous companies, organizations, and individuals provide courses to assist you in preparing for the SC Pool Operators examination. These contacts are listed below:
Links to entities offering SC POR Courses are listed below:
- Chocklett Environmental Services
(803) 940-0508
www.chocklettes.org
JayC@chocklettes.org - Coastal Carolina University
(843) 349-6453
www.coastal.edu/recreation
mmiller@coastal.edu - Contractors Seminars, Inc.
(866) 772-9596
www.scexams.com - Horry Georgetown Technical College
(843) 477-0808
www.hgtc.edu - Pope and Company
(864) 209-0707
www.popeandcompanyllc.com
popeandcompany@nctv.com - Sumter YMCA
(803) 773-1404 ext. 29
www.ymcasumter.org
mfrancisco@ymcasumter.org - South Carolina Environmental Training Center
Central Carolina Technical College
(803) 778-6656
www.cctech.edu/scetc-courses/pool-spa-operator
Online courses are also available - Trident Technical College
(843) 574-6152
www.tridenttech.edu - Upper State Apartment Association
(864) 242-0200
www.upperstate.org
rose@upperstate.org - York Technical College
(803) 981-7144
bodom@yorktech.edu - Duffield Aquatics, Inc.
(864) 226-5500
Alison Youngblood - ayoungblood@duffieldaquatics.com
Please be aware that these courses DO NOT include the SC Pool Operators exam. Registration for the exam must be made separately here:
Applied Measurement Professionals
18000 West 105th Street
Olathe, KS 66061
Attn: Examination Services
Toll Free 1-800-345-6559 or
www.goamp.com
Contact
Recreational Waters Program Coordinators
Luke Abel - (803) 898-4255