The three major pool associations are as follows:
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP)
2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314-4695
Tel. 703.838.0083
Fax 703.549.0493
APSP.org
APSP provides a Pool Service Technician Certification Program.
There are three levels of certification: Tech I, Tech II, and Certified.
Tech I will teach the basic elements of pool and spa technology from pool/spa structures to customer service to water chemistry. TECH 1 classroom sessions are taught by industry experts at Tech Schools across the North American continent.
Tech II goes a step further and builds on the information learned in the TECH 1 course. The TECH II course gets into more problem solving and hands on activities. It gives you a solid background in more technical matters of repair and troubleshooting. TECH II classrooms sessions are taught by industry experts and organized through sponsoring APSP chapters and or regions.
Certified is the final and most advanced level within the APSP Service Technician Certification Program. The CERTIFIED level allows participants to study specialized areas of interest and to set their own time schedules.
APSP membership will allow you to take advantage of the following:
- Group Health Insurance
- Group Liability Insurance
- Service Manuals
- Discount Merchant Credit Card Program
- Discount Vehicle Gasoline
- AND MUCH MORE
For more information Contact APSP at the above numbers.
Independent Pool And Spa Service Association (IPSSA)
IPSSA
P.O. Box 33996
Granada Hills, Ca. 91394
Phone: (888) 360-9505
Ipssa.com
As an IPSSA member you are required to attend certain meetings throughout the year. These meetings usually occur one evening a month and varies by day depending on chapter. Some chapters also have enrollment requirements. The monthly dues are approximately $75.00 per month, but will vary from chapter to chapter.
IPSSA operates in California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida and Texas. If you become a member of IPSSA, you are qualified to receive:
- Sick route coverage
- Insurance benefits (Liability and Medical)
- Educational Programs
- New product information exchange
United Pool Assocation (UPA)
UPA
P.O. Box 1164
La Habra, Ca. 90633-1164
Phone: (714) 974-2228
Unitedpoolassociation.org
As an UPA member your are required to attend certain meetings throughout the year. These meetings, as with IPSSA, usually occur one evening a month and vary by day depending on chapter. Some chapters also have enrollment requirements. The monthly dues are approximately $75.00 per month, but will also vary from chapter to chapter.
UPA operates only in California. If you become an UPA member, you are qualified to receive:
- Sick route coverage
- Insurance benefits
- Educational programs
If you have any further questions regarding the benefits of the pool associations, or the current President of the chapter close to your location, please contact the appropriate association at the above numbers.
Florida Swimming Pool Association(FSPA)
255 Porter Lake Drive, Suite 106
Sarasota, Florida 34240
Phone: (941) 952-9293
Fax: (941) 36607433
www.Floridapoolpro.com
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