9/28/2019Time and again, members note that traditional certification courses offer too much unnecessary information that leaves students confused and unprepared in the real world. Unlike traditional courses, the PPSO® course provides everything commercial operators need and nothing they don’t—setting up commercial operators for success on day 1. The new course focuses on delivering core content around the actual tasks that need to be done to service a pool system: Must-know information about the circulation and filtration system. How to interpret and apply state and local codes. How to identify and address chemical and physical safety concerns. NOTES for LIVE Class attendees: Every class offers two 10 to 15 minute breaks per day. Lunch break is 30 minutes. If you purchase our ALL-INCLUSIVE package, you get: - Buffet breakfast - Menu lunch - Morning and Afternoon Snacks such as fruit, chips and cookies - Beverages? The "Day 2 only" Live Classroom Course typically includes the following: - Review of the Day 1 Online Course materials. - Review of the Government Codes for your state. (E.g.: Florida residents will review Florida Code; Georgia residents review the Georgia Code.) - Written exam. *More than 90% of our students also chooses the All-Inclusive package with the Course. Handbook Policy – Late Registration • Books will not be shipped under 14 days or less before start of class. • You may pick a handbook up in person with proof of course purchase at Portofino • Handbooks are only shipped to home addresses. • By not including a home address on your registration, you are accepting this policy. • Should you want the handbook shipped to a business address and you do not receive for study before class or are lost, before admission to class, a new handbook must be purchased for $65.00. • University, 6005 Powers Avenue, Suite 102, Jacksonville, Florida 3227 The APSP® is the world’s largest international trade association representing the swimming pool, spa, hot tub and recreational water industries. APSP® is the leading industry advocate promoting professional best practices through education, industry standards, and safety. APSP® members adhere to a code of ethics in business and technical practices and share a strong commitment to the safe, healthful, and enjoyable use of industry products. The APSP® effectively replaced another well-known industry organization known as “National Pool and Spa Institute” or NSPI in 2006. More information at: The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. Founded in 2005, by Jack Manilla in Jacksonville, Florida - Portofino University provides certification courses and training for commercial and residential aquatic facility managers, operators, technicians, contractors and owners. Portofino University teaches the application of STEAM principles (science, technology, engineering, art and math) in relation to the world of aquatics. Courses are offered both online and in live classrooms. ?Serving Florida and Southeast Georgia, participants have attended classes in Jacksonville from the Middle East, South America, Europe and Asia. Portofino training consultants have traveled throughout the world to conduct training throughout North America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean. Diplomas and Certification You got two choices; you can just get the training online and get a certificate of completion. Or if you want to be certified you require live training and a live written proctored exam. Almost half of the United States required you to be certified and not just having a training and getting a certificate. That is why to be certified is compulsory for work in many states. In our Maintenance and Operation training we offer CMS®, CPO® and PPSO® courses. These courses are design for the people who either need to maintain swimming pools or operate them in a commercial environment. It’s perfect for anyone of the following job responsibilities: ABOUT THE AUTHOR- - Certified Pool Operator Course - CPO® Certification provides you with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations that a professional needs in both commercial and residential environments. This training has helped protect millions of swimmers by reducing hazards at aquatic facilities all over the world. CONTACT- Portofino University 6005 Powers Avenue · Suite 101· Jacksonville, Florida 32217 Office: (904) 338-0577