Macquatics On-Site Swim Centre Training provides training in swim centre operations, supervision and management. What's more, we come to you. The idea of providing swimming pool training on-site is now regarded as the most effective and affordable method of having staff at swimming pools trained and receive a formal TAFE qualification. Your organisation could save thousands of dollars with Macquatics On-Site Training coming to you at your swim centre, anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

THE COURSE COVERS ALL THE SWIM CENTRE ESSENTIALS.

The aquatics training program is holistic. All areas of aquatics operations are thoroughly covered during the busy training days. On-site swim centre training enables participants to completely understand the workings of their swim centre. This clear understanding makes for a safer workplace. In three days, participants will be trained in:

• swim centre safety (an on-site assessment - all OH & S issues are covered);
• presentation, promotion, customer service, record keeping, accident prevention;
• active supervision and dealing with your customers;
• qualifications and re-training;
• chemical identification, storage and handling;
• water chemistry (the key area often confusing swim centre staff, but explained clearly and simply to ensure a complete understanding);
• water testing (the how, when, where and why of pool-side sampling and testing - always an interesting practical session);
• evaluation of results;
• chemical adjustments to the water - what, how much, how, why and when;
• identifying and solving water quality problems; and
• discussion of work-related problems relevant to the swim centre.

The course is specifically intended for:

• Public swim centre:
  • Aquatic Managers, controlling one or several sites;
  • Contractors/Lessees;
  • Operators;
  • Supervisors;
  • Trainees.
• Private and backyard pool owners and operators; and
• Resorts and holiday facilities, a specialised program.

Macquatics Training comes to your swim centre when it suits you. AND IT IS PROVEN TO BE:

• Affordable - cheaper than travelling to a training institution;
• More efficient - less work time lost;
• Convenient - your staff are on site, plus no travel/accommodation arrangements to worry about; and
• More beneficial to both staff and owners - solving local problems during the visit.

Also:

• Quality class and work site notes are provided for all participants;
• Follow-up contact advice and assistance, with hundreds of aquatic industry links;
• The course is very practical "getting the hands dirty" with demonstrations at the swim centre; and
• Formal N.S.W. T.A.F.E. accreditations are available.

John McKenny, owner and teacher of Macquatics Training, is an industry expert with:

• 30 years managing and leasing swim centres;
• 16 years teaching aquatic operations, supervision and management at TAFE NSW;
• 44 years of involvement with the Royal Life Saving Society -Australia;
• 11 years teaching Macquatics Training courses;
• TAFE NSW and Queensland - honours etc in aquatics and management courses.

John is also the Author of the book - "The Complete Swimming Pool Handbook", published April 2007.

Available now, "The Complete Swimming Pool Handbook" is a 200 page guide and reference to all swimming pool matters, including water testing, daily water quality problems, safety with chemicals including their storage, handling, addition, reasons for adding and all affects they will have, both good and bad.

Its 29 chapters also cover many important topics such as design, water chemistry, backwashing, heating and winterising.

Then there's a section containing over 40 ideas and suggestions for operating the pool safer, easier or cheaper, as well as a comprehensive section covering 'Terms, Phrases and Definitions' to assist with any further understanding needed.

"The Complete Swimming Pool Handbook" is used during our training and each paricipant receives a copy.

It is also available for purchase separately.

The course is comprehensive, interesting, informative, motivating and enjoyable. Here are some of the many favourable, written comments:

• "will be having my two senior guards to do the course asap"
• "enjoyed it! John was great."
• "excellent!"
• "very informative with practical application to workplace"
• "Thank you. Now I know the what, when, where and why. It's been very beneficial"
• "excellent work John. Very enjoyable"
• "John McKenny was a great teacher. Thanks"
• "keep up the great work John. Very well run and informative course"

Swimming pool training has never been easier nor more affordable, with Macquatics On-Site Training coming to your swim centre at your most convenient time .

On-site swimming pool training with Macquatics Training has saved some local councils thousands of dollars.Swim centre training at a N.S.W. local council in 2004 with Macquatics Training, saved the council an estimated $10,000, compared to sending staff to TAFE for eight days, and other organisations have experienced similar savings, as well as having local problems solved during the on-site training.

Macquatics Training Certificates are issued to all participants who complete the training.

PLUS!!

A formal N.S.W. T.A.F.E. qualification is available with a little extra work.

IT'S THAT EASY ! ! !

The hardest part is convincing swim centre owners just how easy the whole process is!