4/22/2019 After completing this course the student will have gained a wide body of practical knowledge on servicing and troubleshooting factory built portable hot tubs regardless of brand; mastered the essentials of hot tub water chemistry, electrical systems, circulation and filtration; and learned tips and tricks for basic repairs to interior surfaces. The Certified Hot Tub Technician program covers the essentials of servicing portable hot tubs, and equipment repair and replacement. Instruction is given by industry experts, based upon the APSP Hot Tub Technician Manual and Workbook. Upon completion of the training program, you will be eligible to take the CHTT exam. There are no experience requirements; new employees are eligible.

The registration fee includes the APSP Certified Hot Tub Technician Manual and Workbook.

Target Audience: Individuals in the service Industry who service and repair portable hot tubs. Taking this class makes you eligible to take the APSP CHTT test to become a CHTT Certified Hot Tub Technician®. There are no experience requirements; new employees are eligible. 24 CEUs are earned after successfully completing this course.

How You Will Benefit:

Advance your career and earn the in demand skills employers want.
Become eligible to sit for the Certified Hot Tub Technician (CHTT) exam.
Earn 24 CEUs.

What You Get With The Course:

Eight weeks access to the virtual course
APSP Hot Tub Technician Manual
APSP CHTT Workbook

Course Outline:

Safety and Health:

Drowning and Accident Prevention
Safe Work Habits
Chemical Safety
Electrical Safety
Accessory Equipment Safety
When to Close a Hot But

Hot Tub Decontamination
Health Benefits and Hazards
First Aid
Physical and Environment Hazards
Recreational Water Illness (RWI)

Practical Knowledge for Technicians

Customer Service
Legal Considerations
Basic Calculations

Structures and Finishes

Materials Used in Hot Tub Manufacture
Surface Repairs
Hot Tub Selection and Installation

Electrical Systems

Safety and Electrical Systems
Basic Electricity
Basic Electrical Circuit
Basic Terms / Components Used in Circuits
Electrical Testing
Electrical Safety Requirements

Circulation, Plumbing and Filtration

Circulation System Components
Suction Side Components
Pipe and Fittings
Circulation System Renovation

Hydraulics

Pressure
Resistance
Total Dynamic Head
Using TDH Information

Filtration Systems

Filter Design and Location
Filter Maintenance and Cleaning
How to Replace a Cartridge

Pumps and Equipment Systems

Electromagnetism and Electric Motors
Pump Motors
Centrifugal Pumps
Troubleshooting

Hot Tub Equipment

Connections
Loads
Controls
Plumbing
Troubleshooting

Control Systems

Control System Types
Hot Tub Control Circuit Components
Hot Tub Safety Device Requirements
EM Control System
Electronic Control Systems

Heaters and Accessories

Heater Types and Sizing
Heater Replacement
Types of Immersion Heaters
Electric Heater Failure Modes
Technical and Troubleshooting Reference Guide
Accessories: Air Blowers, Ozone Generators and Lights

Water Chemistry

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Handling Chemicals
Transporting Chemicals
OSHA Safety Rules
SARA
Chemical Storage Data Sheets
Basic Water Chemistry
Preventive Practices
Water Balance
Hot Tub Water Sanitization
Water Testing
Ancillary Hot Tub Products

General Maintenance

Routine Maintenance
Seasonal and Special Care
Covers

CEUs: 24

Course Fee: $473/member and $573/non-member. (includes the manual and workbook)

Exam Information: To become certified as a CHTT Certified Hot Tub Technician®, you must complete the CHTT Course and take the CHTT Exam. An additional registration form and $115 fee for the CHTT exam is required. The CHTT exam is a 1 hour, open-book exam with 50 multiple-choice questions. You must score 75% or better to pass (answering at least 38 questions correctly).

Choose How to Take the Exam:

On a computer at a PSI computer testing center near you. Computer testing gives immediate test results and flexible times to take the exam.
At an APSP national, regional or chapter-sponsored testing event. A list of upcoming events can be found at APSPUniversity.org. You will receive your exam results by US Mail approximately 3 weeks after the exam.

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