Wauconda, Ill. — September 5, 2025 — The National Plasterers Council (NPC) today announced the release of its Fall 2025 Education Schedule, now live on the NPC Events Calendar. Contractors, service pros, builders, and applicators can browse dates, locations, and registration details for courses offered across the U.S. and online. Events Calendar
“At NPC, we build education that’s practical and immediately useful on the job,” said Jason Weber, Executive Director of the National Plasterers Council. “This fall’s lineup makes it easier than ever for crews to certify, recertify, and sharpen skills—whether you prefer a full-day class in your region or a focused online session.”
Program highlights for Fall 2025
● Start-Up Technician Certification — In Person (Full-Day): Hands-on instruction in the NPC method for proper start-up of plastered pools, taught by seasoned field experts. In-person offerings are scheduled throughout the fall on the NPC Events Calendar. Events Calendar
● Start-Up Technician Certification — Online (3-Hours): A concise, expert-led course that certifies technicians in NPC’s start-up method and best practices for water chemistry during the critical curing period—ideal for teams needing a flexible option. Online Registration
What the Start-Up Technician course covers
Participants learn the essentials that help ensure a durable, high-quality finish on newly plastered or refinished pools, including:
- Historical background of plastered pool finishes
- Plastering materials & application basics
- Pool water chemistry fundamentals
- Test kits & testing methodology
- General start-up procedures & timelines
- Understanding the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI)
- Identifying common problems & solutions, plus Q&A and certification exam
How to register
● View the full Fall 2025 schedule and register: NPC Events Calendar (courses, dates, locations, and details are updated continuously). Events Calendar
● Prefer online? Register for the NPC Start-Up Technician Certification – Online session (3-Hours). Online Registration
About the National Plasterers Council (NPC)
The National Plasterers Council advances best practices for swimming pool plaster application, start-up, and care through education, certification, and technical resources. NPC is headquartered at 1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214, Wauconda, IL 60084. For general inquiries, contact 847-416-7272 or [email protected]. nationalplastererscouncil.com
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