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POOL 101: Introduction

Welcome to the ‘POOL 101: Introduction’ Course at AFTO. Our POOL 101 course covers essential topics like:
– system components
– water maintenance and
– chemical management.
Gain the skills needed for safe and efficient pool operations with our homeowner level class.
This class will last roughly an hour and is offered in an online format.

Course Details
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POOL 101: Introduction

Course Duration: One hour (approximately)

This class was designed with the average homeowner in mind. It is important to understand the different parts of your pool, how they work and how to keep them working properly. During this one hour online class, you will be able to ask as many questions as needed to develop a strong understanding of your swimming pool and the equipment/chemicals it uses.

Program Benefits:

Understanding your pool will help reduce stress and mistakes

Learn about the interactions of the chemicals in your pool water and how they work best

Learn how to properly perform essential tasks such as cleaning the filter and vacuuming the pool

Gain pool knowledge from an expert with over 40yrs in the pool industry

Course Options:

One Hour Online

This casual class for homeowners will usually last about an hour with a question/answer period on completion. We will discuss the basics on how to operate a pool to maintain clear, clean and safe water.

Price: $25.00 CAD

Upcoming Dates:

Course Option: Online

Start Date: Apr 25, 2025

Location: Zoom

This course is roughly 1 hr class time in one day.

No pool experience is needed. Please have a pen and paper ready

*Course is in ENGLISH / IMPERIAL

Price: $25.00,- CAD

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What Our Students Say

  • “Rob Stewart was great at explaining everything taking his time to repeat stuff as needed and making sure we where well prepare for the test.”

    William Blue

  • “Just finished up the PHTA Certified Service Technicians course at the 2023 Vegas PHTA Conference. Rob Stewart was our instructor, and his knowledge was extraordinary, real world in the trench’s knowledge. Academics have their place, but this course needed an instructor with real world experience and that is what we got. Rob’s style of teaching is a comfortable blending of scientific facts and years of direct experience. I would not have passed this demanding class with a lessor instructor. Thanks Rob. “

    Robert Walker

  • Rob is a stand up Guy. Amazing at his job.(all of them)
    -Rob is an amazing pool tech
    -cpo teacher
    -water chemistry tech
    Rob was great at explaining, patient and took the time to go over things until I understood correctly. This was extremely important to me. For this extra attention to detail, I’d offer a 6th star if I could.

    Thanks Rob,
    See you in the fall for my renewal.

    Ian Bilodeau

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    Recognized Excellence!

    Aquatic Facility Training Ottawa (AFTO) has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Canadian Choice Awards for excellence in education. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing top-tier training and certification programs in the pool and spa industry.

    Additionally, our founder, Rob, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions as a service technician. These accolades underscore our dedication to quality and industry leadership.

    Canadian Choice Award 2024: Aquatic Training Ottawa