STA Level 2 Pool Water Testing will qualify you to carry out pool water tests!
This Ofqual regulated qualification will take under 5 hours to complete and be valid for 5 years! This fun and informative qualification will give you the confidence to pool water test and ensure your pool water is balanced beautifully so all swimmers can enjoy.
It is perfect for those responsible for carrying out routine pool water tests. Many lifeguards for example must test pool water as part of their job role, and this qualification gives learners the basic information and skills necessary to competently test swimming pool and spa water, whilst providing a basic understanding of the outcomes of those tests.
If you thought science was boring then think again as we take you on a journey to unmix your alkaline from your acids without taking you to breakpoint (we will teach you what breakpoint is though!)
Come and join The Swim Surgery and The Skills Surgery to gain this valuable qualification for anyone who is responsible for pool water testing.
Will there be games to help me learn? - ummm you bet your life there will be plus much more!
Your tutor Lynn Goring-Crook will train and support you through this course, passing on their vast experience as subject matter experts
At The Swim Surgery we tutor to the highest standard in a fun yet informative way and our pastoral care is second to none, with learner support before, during and after your course, Our learners will tell you we will support you during the evenings of your qualification and post course offer support, links to employers and mentoring as you start and continue your career.
Details:
Theory Date - 12th November
Theory Time - 9:30am - 1pm
Venue - The Swim Surgery Online Interactive Classroom
Tutor - Lynn Goring-Crook
19th November 2025 -Your Cirrus theory exam will be available on this date from 7.30am - log onto our Cirrus system to take your theory exam from the comfort of your own home. Your exam is online using our CIRRUS system . Log on for 30 minutes at a time to suit you until the clock strikes midnight! At that time you wont turn into a pumpkin but the exam will shut. Please contact us if this is inconvenient.
19th November 2025 -To pass this qualification you are required to submit a video where you demonstrate conducting a pool water test following what you have learnt on the course. This must be submitted by this date. Please see below to read carefully what you need to access this course.
Assessment
Assessment on this qualification includes the following:
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Meeting the contact hours by attending all the dates and times
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Completion of a multi choice theory exam
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Practical pool testing video of yourself performing a series of pool water tests
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Completion of a pool water testing record demonstrating your ability to record the results from your pool testing video
Pre-requsities
-Be at least 16 years of age.
-That is IT!
Email our Course Administration Manager helen@theswimsurgery.co.uk for any questions or queries.
To access this course you will need the following:
A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with functioning mic and camera to join Zoom for theory and access your e-manual along with Nearpod and our interactive games (no prior download needed).
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone, and gmail account to access the google classroom where all pre course paperwork and comms will take place.
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A computer or laptop to access your CIRRUS exam via Chrome. This CANNOT be done on a phone or tablet. If you can not access CIRRUS it may be possible to take a paper exam. Please contact us to discuss.
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone to access your e-manual for viewing and editing documents (word or pdf).
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Pen, paper, notepad as needed.
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Access to a swimming pool and access to basic pool water testing kit and water including DPD 1, DPD 3 and phenol red tablets.
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Access to phone or other device to record a video
Please contact lynn@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss your access to learning or reasonable adjustments needed. We are here to support you before, during and after your course.
Payment plans:
We are afraid payment plans are not available for this course however you can reserve a place for a non returnable deposit and pay the balance before the day. Contact jeremy@theswimsurgery.co.uk