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AFO courses defended.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
This is a response to the Newsroom article on operator training in Aquatics International (March 2004). It gives an overview of the currently available operator-training courses and, to some extent, planned revisions and introductions.
In column three, the article states that "... NSPI will be offering a more advanced level of instruction.... Neither the CPO nor AFO courses offer classes beyond the basic certification [program]." This is patently wrong. The AFO program has, for several years, offered an advanced operator course, developed by Kent Williams and me. The program was offered along with AFO in conjunction with the World Waterpark Association's annual conference and trade show, but it was, and is, available to other interested groups.
The AFO course manual and teaching concept is updated every three years and now is in its fourth edition. This is in stark contrast in the CPO course, with a manual that hasn't been revised in 18 years, give or take a few. After six years of promised revisions, a new CPO course book was produced last year, only to be rejected by the NSPF ...
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...have had to re-evaluate and redirect our administration so that we can continue to meet the needs of our membership. The AFO program, because of its reputation and the need for this type of quality education, has continued to flourish. So far this fiscal...
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...Teaming up with the National Recreation and Park Association's AFO program is a true indicator that U.S. Filter/Stranco supports...AFO course in a non-product-biased manner. Many of the AFO courses are sponsored by NRPA affiliates, including state park and...
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- Magazine article from: Aquatics International Brown, AmyJo March 1, 2004 700+ words
...The classes will be a continuing education course with steps above the basic certification program. Neither the CPO nor AFO courses offer classes beyond the basic certification; however, it's not uncommon for operators to get dual certifications in both...
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- Magazine article from: Pool & Spa News Brown, AmyJo December 26, 2003 700+ words
...The classes will be a continuing education course, with steps above the basic certification program. Neither the CPO or AFO courses offer classes beyond the basic certification; however, it's not uncommon for operators to get dual certifications in both...
- 2001 Excellence in Aquatics Award Winners.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Parks & Recreation June 1, 2001 700+ words
...President Ray Morrill, for his vision and efforts in creating the National Aquatic Section, National Aquatic Conference, AFO Program and numerous aquatic education opportunities and publications. The award was presented at the 16th annual NRPA Aquatic Conference...
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- Magazine article from: Parks & Recreation Hefter, Julienne May 1, 2006 700+ words
...participation, partnership development, the changing perception of aquatic professionals, certification proliferation, the AFO program, improving communication in the branch, professional development of members, resource shortages for aquatic facilities...
Source: HighBeam Research, AFO courses defended.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)