NZMPB Inc POOL BUILDER & TECHNICIANS
Diploma Course 2010

 

 

   

   

Compiled & Edited by L.E (Larry) Ogden 1980, 2000, 2010

  • President & Committee Member NZ Spa & Pool Association 1976 - 1986
  • NZMPBG Secretary 1993 – 2005,  elected Honorary Life Member 2006,
  • NZMPB Inc. President 2007- 2008-20090–2010
  • Copyright © 2009 NZMPB Incorporated

   

INTRODUCTION:


(1.)  The Pool Technician’s Course is the fulfillment of the NZMPB Inc’s desires to introduce a Standard Reference Text for the members of the New Zealand swimming pool trade (be they pool builders, pool shop owners, or service technicians) in the construction and maintenance of residential swimming pools in New Zealand


(2.)  A required minimum B pass in the course will supplement your construction qualifications (or Accepted Level of Prior Experience or ALPE which will be assessed by the NZMPB's License Committee) to count towards your NZMPB Pool Builder's License .

(3.)  If you are an existing Builder Member of the NZMPB Inc at 24 March 2011, you are already qualified in ALPE by having been awarded Builder Member status, and will only need the Diploma to be granted a Certified Builder's License in the Production and Maintenence of residentail swimming pools.

(4.)  The full documentation is available as a free download from our Web Site. The complete course comprises Twelve Papers with one or two addendums – depending on your local Council environment. Should you wish to be assessed for the DIPLOMA, you will have to register. A Course Fee applies.

(5.)  If you prefer a printed copy of the full Diploma Course, this is available by contacting us (here) and we will send you a bound copy. The cost of this is $50.00 inc. post & handling.

(6.)  To have your Papers assessed, download the written exam for each PAPER, which you will send back to us by fax or snail mail. You must be registered and pay the Course Fee for your returned papers to be assessed.

(7.)  Each Paper returned for marking earns points towards the Diploma. You results will be published paper by paper on the Diploma Web (here) Page

(8.)  When all Papers have been returned for marking and scoring a total assessment will be made and published on the web site. Passing Grades will earn the Diploma shown below


Passing grades are as follows:

 

Honours Pass Symbol GOLD      Score   100%
A+ Grade Pass " GOLD  Score   95% to 99%
A Grade Pass " SILVER   Score   90% - 95%
B Grade Pass " BRONZE    Score   80% - 90%
Applicants who score less than 80% will be invited to re-submit any failing Test paper(s)

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A Diploma will be issued to those
with passing grades

There is no limit on the number of papers you may return for marking.

You may want to settle for a “B” grade pass, then re-submit your paper at another date to upgrade to an “A” or “Honour” Pass.

A certificate will be issued for you to hang on your office or shop wall, and you may use the letters as stated above on your business card.:

Hoping you will find the time and efforts spent on your behalf to be beneficial to you …

Laurence E (Larry) Ogden   
NZMPBG Dip. Pool Tech (Hon)
©2011

With appreciation to: The 1978 Committee and Members of the New South Wales and Victorian Swimming Pool and Spa Association Limited and more recently David Close of National Swimming Pool Institute & SPASA Queensland. Their efforts in raising the standards of the industry have been noted.