Assessor Resource

CPPSPS3012A
Read and apply information from swimming pool and spa technical manuals

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency supports the work of swimming pool and spa technicians engaged in servicing domestic, commercial and public swimming pools and spas.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to interpret manuals required for the servicing of swimming pools and spas.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by correctly interpreting the information in technical manuals and applying that information during the performance of swimming pool and spa maintenance and repair tasks.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

identify and access swimming pool and spa manuals

interpret information in swimming pool and spa manuals

apply information in swimming pool and spa manuals in performing swimming pool and spa repair and maintenance activities

facilitate retrieval of swimming pool and spa manuals by following storage, back-up and retrieval procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

relevant codes, standards and government regulations

a technical reference library with current print, online and electronic technical manuals for swimming pool and spa servicing.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

decision-making and problem-solving skills to identify appropriate information in technical manuals and to apply this to complete workplace tasks

literacy skills to read and interpret information contained in technical manuals

numeracy skills to interpret mathematical and graphical information contained in technical manuals

research skills to identify and access print, electronic and online technical manuals

technology skills to:

follow storage, back-up and retrieval procedures for manuals that facilitate updating of information and prevent data loss

use computer equipment to search online technical manuals

time-management skills to efficiently source information in technical manuals required to complete workplace tasks

Required knowledge

manuals used in swimming pool and spa servicing industry:

computer database

CD and DVD

online

paper

procedures for storing, backing up and retrieving swimming pool and spa manuals

requirements for custody and upkeep of industry manuals

symbols, codes, legends and abbreviations used in manuals

techniques for searching for data contained in industry manuals

types of information found in technical manuals

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Manuals may include:

computer databases

CDs and DVDs

online and print:

libraries

manuals.

Procedures serve to:

ensure ready access

facilitate updating of information

prevent damage and data loss.

Search techniques may include:

classification systems

icons

index

key words and ideas

numbering systems

online search facility

skimming and scanning

table of contents.

Information may include:

abbreviations

circuit diagrams

codes

drawings

graphs

legends

photographs

procedures

schematics

symbols

tables

text.

Supporting products may include:

audio and visual resources

CDs and DVDs

online libraries

web pages.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions are read and interpreted to identify work task to be carried out. 
Relevant manuals are accessed for the swimming pool or spa component or system to be maintained or repaired. 
Version of the manual is clearly established to ensure correct specifications and procedures are applied. 
Storage, back-up and retrieval procedures for manuals are followed in line with enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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