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. | Determine maintenance requirements. | 1.1. | Information is obtained and analysed to establish swimming pool or spamaintenance requirements. |
1.2. | Industry benchmarks are reviewed to determine maintenance intervals and other requirements. |
1.3. | Workplace health and safety (WHS) and other relevant regulatory requirements are interpreted and incorporated into maintenance requirements. |
2. | Develop swimming pool or spa maintenance plan. | 2.1. | Maintenance plan is established. |
2.2. | Maintenance costs are established. |
2.3. | Contract specifications for maintenance services are developed, where appropriate. |
2.4. | Safety and security requirements are incorporated into maintenance plan. |
2.5. | Criteria are established for selecting tradespeople and other specialist service providers to support maintenance activities. |
2.6. | Register of tradespeople and other specialist service providers is compiled and maintained. |
2.7. | Maintenance schedule is established. |
2.8. | Systems for recording and implementing maintenance requirements and reporting to client are established. |
2.9. | Aspects of maintenance plan requiring specialist services are identified and assistance is sought as required. |
3. | Implement maintenance plan. | 3.1. | Maintenance plan, including fees, is presented to client. |
3.2. | Agreed maintenance plan is implemented. |
3.3. | Information is provided to client on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation. |
4. | Review maintenance plan. | 4.1. | Maintenance plan is assessed. |
4.2. | Outcomes of assessment are presented to client. |
4.3. | Recommendations for improvement to maintenance plan are presented to and agreed with client. |
4.4. | Maintenance plan reflecting identified improvements is prepared. |
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:
develop a maintenance plan for one swimming pool and one spa that includes procedures for selecting maintenance contractors and maintaining safety and security of clients
implement a maintenance plan for one swimming pool and one spa
review a maintenance plan for one swimming pool and one spa.
In doing the above, the person must:
determine client requirements for the maintenance plan for the above swimming pools and spas
determine maintenance requirements for the above swimming pools and spas.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines
chemical safety:
principles, practices and benefits
consequences of not adhering to chemical-safety principles
commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards, and codes of practice impacting on maintenance plans for swimming pool and spas relating to:
dangerous goods
electrical and plumbing regulations controlling conduct of electrical and plumbing work
environmental protection
environmental health
work health and safety (WHS)
private and public swimming pools and spas
waste disposal
factors to consider in designing a maintenance plan based on:
design and type of facility
length of operating season
nature, purpose, goals or mission of the sponsoring agency
need to generate revenue
number and age of the pools and spas
size and capabilities of the staff
contents of maintenance plans for swimming pools and spas:
advantages
preventative maintenance
procedures:
inspection
replacement
service
routine maintenance:
brushing
opening and closing checklist: pool and spa deck, and pump room
tile cleaning
vacuuming
seasonal maintenance:
checking for deterioration of equipment and materials
disassembling and assembling equipment
checking hydrostatic pressure
pool covers
pool water chemistry: chemical composition, chemical imbalance and its consequences, and ways of rectifying chemical imbalance
start-up procedures
vandalism prevention
maintenance strategies relevant to private and public swimming pools and spas
procedures for reporting repairs and maintenance to owners and operators
procedures for selecting tradespeople and specialist service providers
risks and management strategies associated with swimming pool and spa maintenance
systems for implementing swimming pool and spa maintenance requirements.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer with access to internet and printer for researching swimming pool or spa maintenance requirements
materials:
data on swimming pool and spa usage to inform maintenance planning
chemicals and other materials required to maintain a swimming pool or spa
technical manual for swimming pools, spas and associated systems
physical conditions:
assessment activities are performed in the context of maintaining a domestic, commercial or public swimming pool and 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.