Why Become an AFO?
The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on operations, mechanical systems, water chemistry, disinfection, safety and much more. AFO certification will help you or your staff better understand the entire pool system and run all types of aquatic facilities safely, efficiently and confidently
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Learn from expert instructors and network with other professionals from the field.
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Join an elite group of more than 8,000 AFOs who have committed to advancing the field.
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Reduce your agency’s liability and take your career to the next level.
Blended Learning Course and Exam
This course is a combination of the AFO Blended Learning Online Course, a one-day training with an AFO Instructor, and the exam is administered at the end of the training.
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AFO Online Learning Course: This course provides in-depth instruction on all facets of aquatic facility operation and management. Including: Water Chemistry, Filtration, Disinfection, Water Testing and Treatment. It includes 6 modules = 7 hours of learning. Participants must complete the entire Online Learning Course and provide a certificate of completion prior to coming to the in-person training.
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Instructor Training: This course provides in-depth instruction on all facets of aquatic facility operation and management. Including: Mechanical Systems, Facility Environment, Hot Tub and Special Case Pool Operation and Risk Management.
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AFO Exam: The exam is paper/pencil or online and administered by the AFO Instructor. Results are provided immediately. (*Now available in Latin American Spanish upon request for the paper/pencil exam only.)
Aquatic Facility Operator
Blended Learning Course
Complete about 7 hours of on-line material at your convenience prior to in-person session.
IN-PERSON DATE: TBD
TIME: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST
LOCATION: Bishop Park
6401 Boone Rd, Bryant, AR 72022
COST: $400
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: N/A
INSTRUCTOR: Kristin Robinson, contact if interested
partingwatersllc@gmail.com
Additional Information about the AFO Blended Learning Course and Exam
The AFO Blended Learning Course is a combination of the AFO Online Learning Course, an in-person
training with an AFO Instructor and the exam administered at the end.
− Online Learning Course – 7 hours, 6 modules
− In-Person Instructor Training – 5 hours with AFO Instructor
− AFO Exam – 3-hour examination, given at the end of the in-person instructor training.
• Participants MUST complete the online learning course, and provide verification of completion, prior to coming to the in-person instructor training.
• You will have 2 weeks to complete the online learning course.
• The course has been pre-approved for 1.5 CEU’s. Participants must complete the online learning course
and attend the in-person training to receive the 1.5 CEU’s.
• Refund/Cancellation policy: Refunds for the course will not be issued once the AFO Online Learning Course is
started.
• Candidates sitting for the AFO certification examination must be 18 or older and have earned a high
school diploma or equivalent.
• Please indicate whether or not you require any special accommodation or English as a second language at check out.