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Certified Operator Training Courses


To assist the owners or operators of public swimming pools and spas obtain the required training, the Department has prepared a list of certification training providers and their contact information. Please contact the training provider directly for information regarding training schedules, locations, registration and fees. Below is a listing of department aprroved instructors and training providers.

1. New Mexico Apartment Association
6755 Academy Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone (505) 822-1114
http://www.aanm.org
   
2. Central New Mexico University
Workforce Training Center
5600 Eagle Rock Road
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone (505) 224-5200
http://www.cnm.edu/wtc
   
3. National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) - Pool Operator® Certification training
Check the NSPF website at http://www.nspf.com/CPO.aspx or contact the following:
 
Nancy Lutje
Phone: (505) 717-1239
Cell: (505) 228-9465
Email: Nlutje@aol.com
   
Florence Higgins
Phone: (575) 445-5330
Cell: (575) 447-6474
Email: florencehiggins@q.com
   
Russell Fausnaugh
Phone: (888) 701-POOL
Email: sales@poolprollc.com
   
Don Plummer
Phone: (915) 630-7075
Email: dplummer11@aol.com
   
Terry Yontz
Phone: (505) 293-0575
   
4. New Mexico Environmental Health Association
PO Box 27176
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Contact Florence Higgins at (575) 445-5330 or email: florencehiggins@q.com
   
5. New Mexico Environment Department - Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician training Classes are held at various locations through the State. Please check this web page or contact your local NMED office for more information on training schedules and locations. For a listing of local NMED offices and the Program Contacts click here: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/fod/swim_pools/poolcontacts.html

Operator Certification Procedure

The NMED has developed operator certification procedures including guidelines for approving training providers within the state. To download a copy of the operator certification procedure, click the following link: Final Operator Certification Procedure

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