Do It Yourself Fiberglass Pools

Pool Training Courses

Fundamentals | Do It Yourself | Professional

Do It Yourself (SPN-DIY)


Objectives
This course is for anyone who wants to save substantial amount of money by eliminating the middle man (General Pool Contractor) and by installing or organaizing the pool install. After taking Do It Yourself Fiberglass Pool course, students will have in-depth understanding about fiberglass technology, installation procedures and requirements, the tools and machinery used in the industry, pool components and equipment. Student will be able to pick the right machinery, tools and pool equipment to accommodate the needs of the pool shell. This course provide students with excellent knoweldge in fiberglass pools industry and is recommended prerequisites for anyone who want to install their own pools.

Summary
Do It Yourself Fiberglass Pool Training is designed for anyone who requires in-depth knowledge of fiberglass pools theory, standards and practices widely accepted in the pools industry today. This course is an excellent source for those who are planning to get their hand dirty and install or supervise the installation of fiberglass pools.

Course Type
Do It Yourself Fiberglass Pool course is being offered both on-site and on-line through our e-Learning website. No hands-on training is required, although some students find an on-site lecture more helpful because of direct interaction with the teacher/industry specialist. If you wish to take this course from the comfort of your home or office, please visit to register. If you wish to take an on-site training, please check the schedule and register. If no nearby locations are offered, please use the online option or contact us about scheduling custom training. Downloadable version will be available immediately. The online approach to fiberglass pools training allows students to minimize expense, time and travel while learning at their own pace on their own schedule.

Brief Course Synopsis
  • Fiberglass pools introduction
  • Different types of pools
  • Why fiberglass pool?
  • Fiberglass advantages
  • Terminology & History
  • Fiberglass characteristics
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Pool delivery and freight issues
  • Brick & mortar vs. online
  • Machinery and tools
  • Introduction
  • Cranes
  • Excavators
  • Dingoes
  • Bobcats
  • Plate Compactor
  • How to select the right machinery
  • Tools
  • Installation schedule
  • Whether conditions
  • Perfect timing
  • Ground preparation
  • Finding a perfect spot
  • Land survey
  • Grading and surface preparation
  • Slopes and retaining walls
  • Excavation process
  • Ground conditions and selecting the right machinery
  • Dig diagrams
  • Excavation process and measurements
  • Setting the pool in the ground process
  • Introduction
  • Hole preparation for shell install
  • Pool plumbing procedures
  • Leveling the pool
  • Backfill material and procedures
  • Compacting process
  • Pool equipment
  • Required & optional
  • Equipment manufacturers and how to pick one
  • Installation procedures
  • Pool Inspection
  • Hole inspection
  • Electrical inspection
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Final inspection
  • Pool features
  • Lights
  • LED
  • Fiber optic
  • Jets
  • Tile & mosaics
  • Waterfalls & Cascades
  • Fountains (bubbling)
  • Fan sprays
  • Fire pits
  • SPA
  • Infinity edges
  • Lap pool equipment
  • Handrails & Ledgers
  • Salt vs. Chlorinators
  • Pool Covers
  • Pool Coping
  • Cantilever
  • Bull nose Coping
  • Pool Decking
  • Decking types
  • Brushed Concrete
  • Stamped Concrete
  • Colored Concrete
  • Bricked Pavement
  • Coolcrete vs. Cool Decking
  • Pools Accessibility
  • Safety
  • Cleaners & Controls
  • Fiberglass pools manufacturers
  • Differences and similarities
  • Warranties & point of service
  • Manufacturer's loyalty (true manufacturer)
  • Fiberglass pools shapes
  • Pool shells price list
  • Where to buy pool shell & pool equipment
  • Do's and Don'ts
  • Visit to manufacturing plant (conditional)
  • Lab – Practical installation (FPP)

This Course is Part of the Following Certifications
  • SPN-FPP

Programs offered to assist DIY students in their pool installation

Fundamentals | Do It Yourself | Professional