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 |
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| 2. | Central New Mexico University Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Road Albuquerque, NM 87113 Phone (505) 224-5200 http://www.cnm.edu/wtc |
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| 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: |
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| 4. | New Mexico Environmental Health Association PO Box 27176 Albuquerque, NM 87125 Contact Florence Higgins at (575) 445-5330 or email: florencehiggins@q.com |
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| 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 ![]()
