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Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance Certificate
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Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance Certificate
(429 reviews)
The Level 1 Award in health & Safety in a Construction Environment is required to apply for the CSCS Green Labourers Card. Complete our popular online course and test in less than a day at home avoiding the need to attend a training centre and will allow you to get certified fast.
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100% Online Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance Course & Certificate Completed At Your Own Pace. This course covers whats required to maintain safe Hot Tub & Swimming Pool water including testing, chemical control, hygiene & basic maintenance. Meets the HSE's Managing Health & Safety in Swimming Pools (HSG179 & HSG282).
Who Should Take This Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance Course?
This course is for holiday let hosts, support staff, duty managers and homeowners needing essential water hygiene knowledge to ensure safety, maintain compliance & keep pool & hot tubs clear.Receptionist
Holiday Let & Airbnb Hosts
Private Hot Tub/Pool Owners
Maintenance & Tradespersons
Leisure, Hotel & Holiday Park Support Staff
What's Covered In This Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance Course?
This course provides practical step by step guidance on water chemistry, & balance, disinfection methods, daily testing, COSHH chemical safe & emergency protocols to ensure safe water in Hot Tubs & Pools.- Understanding HSE guidelines (HSG282 & HSG179)
- Conducting risk assessments for biological and chemical hazards including Legionella, Pseudomonas & Cryptosporidium)
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Comparing free chlorine, bromine, and secondary UV/ozone systems.
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Managing pH (7.0–7.6) and total alkalinity to maximize disinfectant power.
-
Controlling chloramines, bather pollution, and scale formation.
-
Water circulation cycles, turnover rates, skimmers, and overflow channels.
-
Operating sand, glass, and cartridge filters for physical clarity.
-
Safe filter backwashing, deep cleaning, and main-drain entrapment risks.
- Step-by-step photometer and visual comparator testing (Free/Total Chlorine, pH).
- Calculating chemical dosing for out-of-range test results.
- Legal requirements for daily testing logs and record retention.
-
Safe storage, bunding, and strict separation of acids and chlorine.
-
Preventing accidental chemical mixing (chlorine gas exposure).
-
Immediate protocols for fecal, vomit, or blood contamination and pool closures.
Industry Recognised Certificate + Free Resits
Take the multiple-choice course test anytime on any device. Certificates are available instantly (option to order hard copy), valid for 3 years & can be verified on our website. Free resits are included.
Try Our Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance Course Practice Test
Want to see how much you already know about Hot Tub & Pool Maintenance? Try our practice test which includes course questions & get instant feedback.Comply With Regulations
This course meets UK legal requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations, which require designated responsible persons to be adequately trained. By following official HSE guidelines (HSG282 for hot tubs and HSG179 for pools), it gives responsible persons documented proof of competence in Legionella control, water testing, and chemical safety to satisfy local authourity inspectors and insurers.Course Requirements
No prior qualifications are needed. You only need standard UK-compliant test strips or a photometer kit. The course demonstrates step-by-step how to read test results, calculate accurate chemical additions in metric units (mg/L and litres), and store chemical products safely according to UK regulations.
Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance Course FAQs
es. The course addresses fundamental safety regulations, including HSE guidance HSG282 for hot tubs in commercial settings or holiday rentals.
This course is for holiday let hosts, support staff, duty managers and homeowners needing essential water hygiene knowledge to ensure safety, maintain compliance & keep pool & hot tubs clear.
The course covers safe chemical handling under UK Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) principles. Key skills include:
-
Measuring and balancing pH, total alkalinity, and free sanitizer levels (chlorine/bromine).
-
Safe chemical dosing, pre-dissolving procedures, and shock treatments.
-
Filter cartridge maintenance, pump operation, and pipework flushing.
-
Following
PWTAG Code of Practice
Yes! By understanding water balance, filtration cycles, and routine care, UK homeowners can safely handle standard upkeep themselves—saving money while maintaining safe, hygienic water. For holiday rental operators, the course teaches you how to perform required daily checks and maintain compliant records to satisfy local council inspectors.
The course normally takes 3 - 4 hours & is completed online at your own pace, allowing you to work through the training from home or at work using a suitable internet-connected device.
Yes. Once you successfully complete the course, you can access your course certificate online as evidence that you have completed the Hot Tub & Pool Maintenance course using your unique QR code. A hard copy certificate is also available.
100% Online Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance Course & Certificate Completed At Your Own Pace. This course covers whats required to maintain safe Hot Tub & Swimming Pool water including testing, chemical control, hygiene & basic maintenance. Meets the HSE's Managing Health & Safety in Swimming Pools (HSG179 & HSG 282).
Meets HSE Guidance
Interactive Course
Learn at Your Own Pace
Step by Step Guidance
Who Should Take This Hot Tub & Pool Maintenance Course?
This course is for holiday let hosts, support staff, duty managers and homeowners needing essential water hygiene knowledge to ensure safety, maintain compliance & keep pool & hot tubs clear.Holiday Let & Airbnb Hosts
Private Hot Tub/Pool Owners
Maintenance & Tradespersons
Leisure, Hotel & Holiday Park Support Staff
What’s Covered In This Hot Tub & Pool Maintenance Course?
This course provides practical step by step guidance on water chemistry, & balance, disinfection methods, daily testing, COSHH chemical safe & emergency protocols to ensure safe water in Hot Tubs & Pools.-
Understanding HSE guidelines (HSG282 & HSG179)
- Conducting site-specific risk assessments for biological and chemical hazards including Legionella, Pseudomonas & Cryptosporidium)
-
Comparing free chlorine, bromine, and secondary UV/ozone systems.
-
Managing pH (7.0–7.6) and total alkalinity to maximize disinfectant power.
-
Controlling chloramines, bather pollution, and scale formation.
-
Water circulation cycles, turnover rates, skimmers, and overflow channels.
-
Operating sand, glass, and cartridge filters for physical clarity.
-
Safe filter backwashing, deep cleaning, and main-drain entrapment risks.
- Step-by-step photometer and visual comparator testing (Free/Total Chlorine, pH).
- Calculating chemical dosing for out-of-range test results.
- Legal requirements for daily testing logs and record retention.
-
Safe storage, bunding, and strict separation of acids and chlorine.
-
Preventing accidental chemical mixing (chlorine gas exposure).
-
Immediate protocols for fecal, vomit, or blood contamination and pool closures.
Industry Recognised Certificate + Free Resits
Take the multiple-choice course test anytime on any device. Certificates are available instantly (option to order hard copy), valid for 3 years & can be verified on our website. Free resits are included.Try Our Hot Tub & Pool Maintenance Course Practice Test
Want to see how much you already know about Hot Tub & Pool Maintenance? Try our practice test which includes course questions & get instant feedback.Comply With Regulations
This course meets UK legal requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations, which require designated responsible persons to be adequately trained. By following official HSE guidelines (HSG282 for hot tubs and HSG179 for pools), it gives responsible persons documented proof of competence in Legionella control, water testing, and chemical safety to satisfy local authourity inspectors and insurers.
Course Requirements
No prior qualifications are needed. You only need standard UK-compliant test strips or a photometer kit. The course demonstrates step-by-step how to read test results, calculate accurate chemical additions in metric units (mg/L and litres), and store chemical products safely according to UK regulations.
Hot Tub & Pool Maintenance Course FAQs
es. The course addresses fundamental safety regulations, including HSE guidance HSG282 for hot tubs in commercial settings or holiday rentals.
This course is for holiday let hosts, support staff, duty managers and homeowners needing essential water hygiene knowledge to ensure safety, maintain compliance & keep pool & hot tubs clear.
The course covers safe chemical handling under UK Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) principles. Key skills include:
-
Measuring and balancing pH, total alkalinity, and free sanitizer levels (chlorine/bromine).
-
Safe chemical dosing, pre-dissolving procedures, and shock treatments.
-
Filter cartridge maintenance, pump operation, and pipework flushing.
-
Following
PWTAG Code of Practice
Yes! By understanding water balance, filtration cycles, and routine care, UK homeowners can safely handle standard upkeep themselves—saving money while maintaining safe, hygienic water. For holiday rental operators, the course teaches you how to perform required daily checks and maintain compliant records to satisfy local council inspectors.
The course normally takes 3 - 4 hours & is completed online at your own pace, allowing you to work through the training from home or at work using a suitable internet-connected device.
Yes. Once you successfully complete the course, you can access your course certificate online as evidence that you have completed the Hot Tub & Pool Maintenance course using your unique QR code. A hard copy certificate is also available.
£75.00
£150.00 Save 50%
Free Test Resits
Meets Regulations
Verifiable Certificate
Carry Out Pool/ HotTub Maintenance & Testing
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