AQUATIC FACILITY OPERATOR AFO
Earn PA 6 Core & 4 Category 24 credits and the nationally recognized AFO certification by attending this course.
September 10th 2026 Zoom Meeting
ABOUT AFO
The first half of the AFO course (Day 1) is completed online at your convenience in the comfort of your home or office. You can complete all the chapters at once or save your work over several days. You will need to complete all the chapters and receive your Record of Completion prior to starting the second half (Day 2) of the AFO course. The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification will provide you with the skills necessary to make your facility safer and more cost efficient. This two-day course provides information on mechanical and chemical equipment, staff training and risk management aspects for all types of aquatic facilities from stand-alone swimming pools to multi-feature waterparks.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Recreation Directors, Waterpark Operators, Pool Managers, General Managers, Aquatic Supervisors, Resort/Hotel/Homeowner Association staff…. anyone responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of an aquatic facility - or oversight of staff performing hands-on tasks.
TOPICS COVERED IN THE AFO COURSE INCLUDE:
Filtration
Disinfection
Water testing & treatment
Design considerations
Facility management
Facility safety
Risk management
Troubleshooting
Hot tub operation
And much more!
