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. | Prepare for work. | 1.1. | Applicable provisions of Australian standards, and legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements are identified and followed. |
1.2. | Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed. |
1.3. | Swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system to be installed, serviced or repaired is identified. |
| 1.4. | Installation, service and/or repair requirements of swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system are confirmed. |
| | 1.5. | Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety. |
| | 1.6. | Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements. |
| | 1.7. | Sustainability principles and the appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are applied to work preparation and application. |
2. | Install and test swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system and components. | 2.1. | System or component is installed in line with relevant Australian standards, and manufacturer, client and enterprise requirements. |
2.2. | Installation work is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel. |
2.3. | System or component is commissioned. |
3. | Service swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system. | 3.1. | Service and maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer specifications. |
3.2. | Replacement components are checked and fitted in line with manufacturer specifications. |
3.3. | System is serviced in line with manufacturer instructions. |
4. | Troubleshoot faults in swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system. | 4.1. | Logical processes, including the application of basic principles, system knowledge and experience, are used in conjunction with technical manuals to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting of faults. |
| 4.2. | Defects are located and causes of defects are identified and recorded in maintenance documentation, including where required, any other systems disturbed. |
| | 4.3. | Specialist advice is obtained, where required and available, to assist with the troubleshooting process. |
| | 4.4. | Components are repaired or replaced in line with manufacturer instructions. |
| | 4.5. | Repair work is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required. |
| | 4.6. | Appropriate personnel are sourced to undertake repairs or replacement activities that are outside scope of own expertise, require specialist skills or equipment, or must be performed by licensed personnel. |
| | 4.7. | Fault finding and repair or replacement activities are carried out using sustainability practices and without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to equipment and the surrounding environment or services. |
| | 4.8. | Swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system is commissioned in line with manufacturer specifications. |
5. | Complete installation, repair and service activities. | 5.1. | Swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system is installed or reinstated to operational condition in line with work instructions. |
| 5.2. | Work area is restored to original condition and checked for safety hazards, waste is disposed of, and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored. |
| | 5.3. | Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa and environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement. |
| | 5.4. | Notification of work completion is made in line with enterprise procedures. |
| | 5.5. | Information is provided to clients on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation. |
| | 5.6. | Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained. |
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 demonstrate safe procedures when working with swimming pool and spa low voltage lighting systems, including:
installing one low voltage lighting system
servicing one low voltage lighting system
repairing one low voltage lighting system.
In doing the above, the person must:
prepare for work and ensure it is conducted according to relevant regulatory and enterprise requirements
select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
install and test lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements
service lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements
troubleshoot faults in lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements
complete installation, repair and service activities in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise 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 the routine maintenance of swimming pools and spas relating to:
electrical regulations controlling conduct of electrical work
private and public swimming pools and spas
underwater lighting systems
work health and safety (WHS)
electrical principles relevant to low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting systems:
common wiring faults
electrical circuits
electrical drawings and diagrams
electrical safety principles
electrical test equipment
isolation and tagging procedures
low voltage theory for swimming pool and spa lighting system application, including types of materials, components and wiring systems
operation of low voltage electrical wiring/lighting circuits and components relevant to the application
precautions to avoid side effects that could occur to ancillary systems from installation, testing and repair operations
relationships between current, voltage and resistance for a variety of given electrical circuits
testing procedures
wiring and lighting installation procedures
wiring and lighting repair procedures
wiring and lighting testing and fault-finding procedures
energy efficiency:
energy consumption of different lighting systems
energy ratings
ways of maximising energy efficiency of swimming pool and spa lighting systems
low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting system:
purpose of system
common faults
components
IPX rating of waterproofing and voltage limits for underwater lights
maintenance
operating principles of different lighting systems
procedures for replacing bulbs and fuses
types, operation and servicing of lighting systems:
fibre-optic
halogen
light emitting diode (LED).
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
PPE
materials:
swimming pool and spa low voltage lighting system components and fittings
technical manuals for swimming pool and spa low voltage lighting systems
physical conditions:
assessment activities are performed in the context of performing installation, repair and maintenance activities on a domestic, commercial or public swimming pool or spa.
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.