The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is proud to present PHTA courses as part of the pre-conference education held at the PSP Expo each year. PHTA serves as a central clearinghouse for education and training programs developed, sponsored and accredited by PHTA.
Below is a list of the pre-conference education offered through PHTA at the PSP Expo 2020.
PHTA Service Technician Course | CST
Sunday – Tuesday, Nov. 8 – 10
Learning Outcomes
- Identify pool finish problems and solutions.
- Review best circulation practices.
- Examine filtration, hydraulics, and electrical functions.
- Learn more.
PHTA Maintenance Specialist | CMS
Sunday – Tuesday, Nov. 8 – 10
Learning Outcomes:
- Review safety and health protocols, including chemical and electrical safety, drowning and accident prevention, and environmental conditions.
- Calculate proper pool mathematics.
- Examine electrical components, heaters, filtration, chemical feeders, and control systems.
- Analyze proper maintenance planning.
- Learn more.
PHTA & ICC Present the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code | ISPS
Monday, Nov. 9
Learning Outcomes:
- Review code definitions.
- Examine ICC/ASPS/ANSI Standards within the code.
- Examine entrapment; TDH; sanitation; disposal; storage.
- Review heaters, pumps, filtration.
- Identify hydraulic design and data requirements for permit approval
- Calculate TDH.
- Learn more.
Pool & Spa Operator® (CPO®) Certification
Monday – Tuesday, Nov. 9 - 10
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify code requirements.
- Understand inspection, operation, and maintenance procedures.
- Recognize components of a circulation system.
- Understand the purpose of the VGB Act.
- Identify spa regulations.
- Understand recreational water illness treatment and prevention.
- Identify the cause and treatment of water problems.
- Recognize the unique qualities and care of aquatic play features.
- Learn more.
PHTA Hot Tub Technician | CHTT
Monday – Tuesday, Nov. 9 – 10
Learning Outcomes:
- Review basic safety considerations for tools used on the job.
- Explain the concept of volts, amps, ohms, and conductors.
- Describe circulation system components and hot tub plumbing configurations.
- Identify key factors in potential pump motor replacement.
- Identify major functions of components of the control unit.
- Learn more.
Exam fees are included in your registration. A proctored, on-site computer testing location will be provided at the Expo to take your examination.