Assessor Resource

CPPSPS3009
Maintain swimming pool and spa stock

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to maintain a stock-control system for swimming pool and spa stock. It includes sourcing and requisitioning stock, receiving and storing stock, controlling stock levels, collecting and disposing of stock waste, and responding to emergency situations involving hazardous stock.

The unit supports the work of those engaged in maintaining a stock-control system for swimming pool and spa stock. It applies to entry level swimming pool and spa technicians and staff engaged in swimming pool and spa retail and stock management operations.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Source and requisition swimming pool and spa stock.

1.1.

Stock requirements are identified.

1.2.

Information on stock availability, cost and delivery capacity is obtained.

1.3.

Approval for stock orders to meet stock maintenance requirements is obtained following enterprise procedures.

1.4.

Orders for stock items are placed with suppliers.

2.

Receive swimming pool and spa stock.

2.1.

Stock handling and storing procedures are conducted in line with relevant legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements.

2.2.

Stock quantities and quality are inspected and compared against order.

2.3.

Order discrepancies or unacceptable quality of stock items are identified and reported to supervisor.

2.4.

Stock data is recorded.

2.5.

Deliveries of swimming pool and spa chemicals and other dangerous goods are safely managed.

2.6.

Stock-control documentation is maintained.

3.

Store swimming pool and spa stock.

3.1.

Storage, transport and handling requirements for stock are safely implemented.

3.2.

Stock is placed on shelves or in storage locations in line with enterprise stock layout plan.

3.3.

Swimming pool and spa chemicals are safely separated, handled and stored.

3.4.

Storage conditions are monitored and maintained to ensure product integrity and compliance with legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements.

3.5.

Product security procedures are followed.

4.

Control swimming pool and spa stock levels.

4.1.

Working stock levels are identified.

4.2.

Stock-control procedures are implemented.

4.3.

Stocktaking procedures are implemented.

4.4.

Stock discrepancies are investigated, resolved and reported to supervisor.

5.

Collect and dispose of swimming pool and spa stock waste.

5.1.

Expired, damaged and returned stock is identified, labelled and processed in line with enterprise procedures.

5.2.

Expired, damaged and returned stock is disposed of in line with enterprise disposal procedures.

5.3.

Stock records are updated following disposal.

6.

Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous swimming pool and spa stock.

6.1.

Accidental spillages and emergency situations are responded to using emergency response procedures that comply with environmental, legislative and enterprise requirements.

6.2.

Regulatory and company documentation required in response to accidental leakages and emergency situations is completed.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also maintain stock in one area of a swimming pool and spa service organisation.

In doing the above, the person must:

apply enterprise policies, standards and guidelines, industry legislation and codes of practice relating to swimming pool and spa stock-control tasks, including:

identifying and storing products

implementing procurement and stocktaking procedures

maintaining storage conditions

locating and storing products

applying risk-management procedures to minimise errors

maintaining stock-control records

safely and legally disposing of waste

follow contingency control procedures, including procedures for returning products to supplier or manufacturer and procedures for receiving returned goods from clients

apply work health and safety (WHS) practices

maintain housekeeping standards in the stores area

plan and carry out work to meet stock-control requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards, and codes of practice impacting on swimming pool and spa stocks and supplies relating to:

chemicals

dangerous goods

emergencies

private and public swimming pools and spas

product recall

WHS

enterprise policies, protocols and procedures relating to stock control, including:

emergency situations

ordering and receiving stock

product return and recall

stock control

stock security

stocktake

waste stock

HAZCHEM code system

WHS and environmental management issues relating to the handling and disposal of stock

stock layout and storage locations and conditions for stock items

stock databases and information systems to support management of supplier information and goods requisition

stocks of swimming pool and spa chemicals:

documentation requirements

emergency response procedures

equipment types and functions

handling and storage requirements

hazards and risks of storing, preparing, using and disposing of chemicals

injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting requirements

product knowledge, including manufacturer specifications for equipment and chemicals being used

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure from chemicals

types of swimming pool and spa chemicals.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer system with internet access

printer to access stock information

materials:

enterprise stock management procedures

relevant codes, standards and regulations relating to stock management in the swimming pool and spa servicing industry

stock-control system for swimming pool and spa stock

physical conditions:

access to an environment in which swimming pool and spa stock is maintained.

Assessment activities are performed on an individual basis under general supervision.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Source and requisition swimming pool and spa stock.

1.1.

Stock requirements are identified.

1.2.

Information on stock availability, cost and delivery capacity is obtained.

1.3.

Approval for stock orders to meet stock maintenance requirements is obtained following enterprise procedures.

1.4.

Orders for stock items are placed with suppliers.

2.

Receive swimming pool and spa stock.

2.1.

Stock handling and storing procedures are conducted in line with relevant legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements.

2.2.

Stock quantities and quality are inspected and compared against order.

2.3.

Order discrepancies or unacceptable quality of stock items are identified and reported to supervisor.

2.4.

Stock data is recorded.

2.5.

Deliveries of swimming pool and spa chemicals and other dangerous goods are safely managed.

2.6.

Stock-control documentation is maintained.

3.

Store swimming pool and spa stock.

3.1.

Storage, transport and handling requirements for stock are safely implemented.

3.2.

Stock is placed on shelves or in storage locations in line with enterprise stock layout plan.

3.3.

Swimming pool and spa chemicals are safely separated, handled and stored.

3.4.

Storage conditions are monitored and maintained to ensure product integrity and compliance with legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements.

3.5.

Product security procedures are followed.

4.

Control swimming pool and spa stock levels.

4.1.

Working stock levels are identified.

4.2.

Stock-control procedures are implemented.

4.3.

Stocktaking procedures are implemented.

4.4.

Stock discrepancies are investigated, resolved and reported to supervisor.

5.

Collect and dispose of swimming pool and spa stock waste.

5.1.

Expired, damaged and returned stock is identified, labelled and processed in line with enterprise procedures.

5.2.

Expired, damaged and returned stock is disposed of in line with enterprise disposal procedures.

5.3.

Stock records are updated following disposal.

6.

Respond to emergency situations involving hazardous swimming pool and spa stock.

6.1.

Accidental spillages and emergency situations are responded to using emergency response procedures that comply with environmental, legislative and enterprise requirements.

6.2.

Regulatory and company documentation required in response to accidental leakages and emergency situations is completed.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Stock must include at least three of the following:

component, spare part or consumable item for swimming pool and spa system

spa and associated spa equipment

swimming pool or spa chemical

swimming pool or spa toy or accessory

water testing kit.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also maintain stock in one area of a swimming pool and spa service organisation.

In doing the above, the person must:

apply enterprise policies, standards and guidelines, industry legislation and codes of practice relating to swimming pool and spa stock-control tasks, including:

identifying and storing products

implementing procurement and stocktaking procedures

maintaining storage conditions

locating and storing products

applying risk-management procedures to minimise errors

maintaining stock-control records

safely and legally disposing of waste

follow contingency control procedures, including procedures for returning products to supplier or manufacturer and procedures for receiving returned goods from clients

apply work health and safety (WHS) practices

maintain housekeeping standards in the stores area

plan and carry out work to meet stock-control requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards, and codes of practice impacting on swimming pool and spa stocks and supplies relating to:

chemicals

dangerous goods

emergencies

private and public swimming pools and spas

product recall

WHS

enterprise policies, protocols and procedures relating to stock control, including:

emergency situations

ordering and receiving stock

product return and recall

stock control

stock security

stocktake

waste stock

HAZCHEM code system

WHS and environmental management issues relating to the handling and disposal of stock

stock layout and storage locations and conditions for stock items

stock databases and information systems to support management of supplier information and goods requisition

stocks of swimming pool and spa chemicals:

documentation requirements

emergency response procedures

equipment types and functions

handling and storage requirements

hazards and risks of storing, preparing, using and disposing of chemicals

injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting requirements

product knowledge, including manufacturer specifications for equipment and chemicals being used

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure from chemicals

types of swimming pool and spa chemicals.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer system with internet access

printer to access stock information

materials:

enterprise stock management procedures

relevant codes, standards and regulations relating to stock management in the swimming pool and spa servicing industry

stock-control system for swimming pool and spa stock

physical conditions:

access to an environment in which swimming pool and spa stock is maintained.

Assessment activities are performed on an individual basis under general supervision.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Stock requirements are identified. 
Information on stock availability, cost and delivery capacity is obtained. 
Approval for stock orders to meet stock maintenance requirements is obtained following enterprise procedures. 
Orders for stock items are placed with suppliers. 
Stock handling and storing procedures are conducted in line with relevant legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements. 
Stock quantities and quality are inspected and compared against order. 
Order discrepancies or unacceptable quality of stock items are identified and reported to supervisor. 
Stock data is recorded. 
Deliveries of swimming pool and spa chemicals and other dangerous goods are safely managed. 
Stock-control documentation is maintained. 
Storage, transport and handling requirements for stock are safely implemented. 
Stock is placed on shelves or in storage locations in line with enterprise stock layout plan. 
Swimming pool and spa chemicals are safely separated, handled and stored. 
Storage conditions are monitored and maintained to ensure product integrity and compliance with legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements. 
Product security procedures are followed. 
Working stock levels are identified. 
Stock-control procedures are implemented. 
Stocktaking procedures are implemented. 
Stock discrepancies are investigated, resolved and reported to supervisor. 
Expired, damaged and returned stock is identified, labelled and processed in line with enterprise procedures. 
Expired, damaged and returned stock is disposed of in line with enterprise disposal procedures. 
Stock records are updated following disposal. 
Accidental spillages and emergency situations are responded to using emergency response procedures that comply with environmental, legislative and enterprise requirements. 
Regulatory and company documentation required in response to accidental leakages and emergency situations is completed. 

Forms

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