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CPPSPS4011
Comply with regulatory requirements for swimming pool and spa servicing

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to meet the regulatory requirements associated with swimming pool and spa servicing. It involves identifying relevant regulatory requirements, complying with regulatory requirements when servicing swimming pools and spas, and dealing with incidents of non-compliance.

The unit supports the work of those engaged in servicing domestic, commercial and public swimming pools and spas. It applies to swimming pool and spa technicians.

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.

Identify regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa servicing.

1.1.

Current information on legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa servicing is accessed.

1.2.

Legislative and regulatory requirements are clarified and confirmed to ensure accuracy and consistency of interpretation and application.

2.

Apply knowledge of regulatory and enterprise requirements to own practice.

2.1.

Work duties and responsibilities are performed in line with legislative, regulatory and enterprise requirements.

2.2.

Own performance is evaluated to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise requirements.

2.3.

Process for monitoring changes to legislative and regulatory requirements that impact on own job role and workplace is identified and maintained.

3.

Respond to incidents of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.

3.1.

Breaches of regulatory framework are handled in line with enterprise policy and procedures.

3.2.

Inadequacies in workplace procedures that may contribute to non-compliance with regulatory framework are handled in line with enterprise policy and procedures.

3.3.

Implications of breaches of the regulatory framework are identified.

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 safely:

demonstrate compliance with three different regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians when undertaking swimming pool and spa servicing

implement procedures for responding to three different incidents of non-compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians.

In doing the above, the person must:

identify the legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa servicing

implement procedures for monitoring changes to legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians.

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

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

building codes, including National Construction Code (NCC) information on:

swimming pool and spa features and accessories

swimming pool and spa safety

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, and Australian standards impacting on swimming pool and spa servicing relating to:

anti-discrimination and equal opportunity

consumer protection and trade practices

employment and industrial relations

environmental protection

environmental health

work health and safety (WHS)

privacy

swimming pools and spas

swimming pool and spa safety barriers

enterprise policies and procedures for ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory framework applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians

enterprise process for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislative and regulatory framework applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians

relevant bodies with carriage and enforcement responsibilities for legislative and regulatory framework applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians.

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

equipment:

computer system with internet access and printer to identify sources of information on the legislation and regulations applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians

materials:

workplace policies and procedures relating to compliance and non-compliance with the legislation and regulations applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians.

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

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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.

Identify regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa servicing.

1.1.

Current information on legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa servicing is accessed.

1.2.

Legislative and regulatory requirements are clarified and confirmed to ensure accuracy and consistency of interpretation and application.

2.

Apply knowledge of regulatory and enterprise requirements to own practice.

2.1.

Work duties and responsibilities are performed in line with legislative, regulatory and enterprise requirements.

2.2.

Own performance is evaluated to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise requirements.

2.3.

Process for monitoring changes to legislative and regulatory requirements that impact on own job role and workplace is identified and maintained.

3.

Respond to incidents of non-compliance with regulatory requirements.

3.1.

Breaches of regulatory framework are handled in line with enterprise policy and procedures.

3.2.

Inadequacies in workplace procedures that may contribute to non-compliance with regulatory framework are handled in line with enterprise policy and procedures.

3.3.

Implications of breaches of the regulatory framework are identified.

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.

Legislative and regulatory requirements must include at least two of the following:

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines for spas and pools

Australian standards and associated handbooks:

AS 1926.1 Swimming pool safety – Safety barriers for swimming pools.

AS 1926.2 Swimming pool safety – Location of safety barriers for swimming pools.

AS 1926.3 Swimming pool safety - Water recirculation systems

AS 2610.2 Spa pools - Private spas

AS 2818 Guide to swimming pool safety

AS 3633 Private swimming pools - Water quality

AS 3634 Solar heating systems for swimming pools

AS 3979 Hydrotherapy pools

HB 241 Water Management for Public Swimming Pools and Spas

S8.1.12.0203 Safe Work Methods – Pool Chemicals – Safe handling

legislative requirements relating to servicing swimming pools and spas outlined in:

Australian consumer law

work health and safety (WHS) legislation.

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 safely:

demonstrate compliance with three different regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians when undertaking swimming pool and spa servicing

implement procedures for responding to three different incidents of non-compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians.

In doing the above, the person must:

identify the legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa servicing

implement procedures for monitoring changes to legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians.

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

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

building codes, including National Construction Code (NCC) information on:

swimming pool and spa features and accessories

swimming pool and spa safety

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, and Australian standards impacting on swimming pool and spa servicing relating to:

anti-discrimination and equal opportunity

consumer protection and trade practices

employment and industrial relations

environmental protection

environmental health

work health and safety (WHS)

privacy

swimming pools and spas

swimming pool and spa safety barriers

enterprise policies and procedures for ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory framework applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians

enterprise process for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislative and regulatory framework applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians

relevant bodies with carriage and enforcement responsibilities for legislative and regulatory framework applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians.

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

equipment:

computer system with internet access and printer to identify sources of information on the legislation and regulations applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians

materials:

workplace policies and procedures relating to compliance and non-compliance with the legislation and regulations applicable to swimming pool and spa technicians.

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
Current information on legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to swimming pool and spa servicing is accessed. 
Legislative and regulatory requirements are clarified and confirmed to ensure accuracy and consistency of interpretation and application. 
Work duties and responsibilities are performed in line with legislative, regulatory and enterprise requirements. 
Own performance is evaluated to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise requirements. 
Process for monitoring changes to legislative and regulatory requirements that impact on own job role and workplace is identified and maintained. 
Breaches of regulatory framework are handled in line with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Inadequacies in workplace procedures that may contribute to non-compliance with regulatory framework are handled in line with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Implications of breaches of the regulatory framework are identified. 

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