Assessor Resource

SISCAQU303A
Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those working as aquatic operators in various aquatic environments, such as council or commercially operated aquatic and leisure centres. Work may be carried out under supervision or with some degree of autonomy, depending on individual situation and job role.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely operate an aquatic facility plant and equipment.

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

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

conducts thorough routine inspections of aquatic facility plant, equipment, and electrical and plumbing appliances to ensure safety and health of public

identifies faults and irregularities of plant and equipment and initiates corrective action according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications

monitors and records use and condition of facility and equipment

documents and reports faults and irregularities to aquatic facility or service personnel and documents corrective action initiated.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

a suitable first aid qualification.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe and timely operation of aquatic facility plant and equipment on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

an aquatic facility plant and equipment

resources to maintain facility and equipment and keep records

public health regulatory requirements, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of the candidate inspecting and maintaining aquatic facility plant and equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of procedures for plant and equipment operation

portfolio of candidate's written records and documentation detailing facility and equipment irregularities and action taken

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing candidate's performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISCAQU305A Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

report irregularities and faults to aquatic facility or service personnel

initiate corrective action

problem-solving skills to:

conduct routine checks of aquatic facility plant, equipment and electrical and plumbing appliances

identify irregularities, defects and faults in equipment and or facility

respond to common maintenance problems

planning and organisational skills to:

select resources to assist in the maintenance of aquatic facility plant and equipment

carry out checks of equipment and facility

literacy skills to:

record equipment and facility use

document conditions and irregularities

record action taken

first aid skills and treatment procedures related to plant and equipment accidents.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that enable:

safe monitoring and maintenance of plant and equipment

accurate reporting of faults and irregularities

timely repair of faulty and defective equipment within designated responsibility

public health regulatory requirements to:

conduct routine inspections of plant and equipment

record corrective action taken

organisational reporting lines and appropriate service personnel to notify regarding faults and irregularities

resources required for the maintenance and management of aquatic facility plant and equipment.

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.

Aquatic facility plant and equipment may include:

circulation plant

heating, lighting and ventilation systems

electrical control units

electrical appliances

self-contained breathing apparatus.

Public health regulatory requirements may include:

health and poisons acts

infectious diseases regulations

dangerous goods act and regulations

metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws

environment legislation

local government regulations.

Routine checks of electrical and plumbing appliances may include:

power supply and circuits

water supply and drainage systems

electronic and mechanical operation

circuit breakers

batteries and fuses

electrical hazards

water supply faults

water related hazards.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

chemical handling procedures

backwash procedures

filtration processes

isolation procedures

communication protocols

use and maintenance of resources

reporting and record keeping.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

infectious diseases regulations

relevant dangerous goods act and regulations

metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws

relevant environment legislation

local government regulations.

Resources may include:

cleaning materials and equipment

hand tools

record keeping materials

spare parts.

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
Perform routine inspections of aquatic facility plant and equipment according to public health regulatory requirements. 
Conduct routinechecks of electrical and plumbing appliances according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. 
Carry out routine maintenance of aquatic facility plant and equipment using appropriate resources according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. 
Monitor use and condition of equipment and facility according to established routines and procedures. 
Record equipment and facility use and document any conditions that require further action according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Isolate and report faults and irregularities according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Remove, replace and repair faulty and defective equipment or facilities, within designated responsibility and according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. 
Notify aquatic facility or service personnel of faults and any corrective actions initiated. 
Record action taken according to organisational policies and procedures and public health regulatory requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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