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SISCAQU305A
Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those working independently as aquatic operators or managers in various aquatic environments, such as council or commercially operated aquatic and leisure centres. This may also include those coordinating and supervising others in the aquatic environment.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely implement an aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program. This involves maintaining plant and equipment, diagnosing faults, responding to unsafe or failed plant and equipment and reviewing the effectiveness of the maintenance program.

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 regular monitoring of use and condition of aquatic facility plant and equipment and identifies potential problems and faults

responds to plant and equipment failures and faults and repairs within designated responsibility or makes arrangements for qualified contractors to carry out repairs as required

records details of failed or unsafe plant or equipment and corrective actions taken.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

implementation and review of aquatic facility and equipment maintenance program on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

access to an aquatic facility plant and equipment

access to resources to maintain facility and equipment and to keep records

access to qualified contractors

access to 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 assessing failed or unsafe facility plant and equipment

oral or written questioning to assess candidate's knowledge of procedures and processes for plant and equipment operation and maintenance

portfolio of written records detailing unsafe or failed plant and equipment and corrective action taken

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

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

SISCAQU303A Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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is section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

communication skills to:

make suitable arrangements with qualified contractors to repair failed or unsafe aquatic plant and equipment

consult with others when reviewing the maintenance program

problem-solving skills to:

review maintenance programs

monitor and respond to failed or unsafe facility plant and equipment

planning and organisational skills to:

carry out maintenance that minimises disruption to the facility users

ensure all required supplies are available

literacy skills to:

record details of failed or unsafe plant or equipment and corrective actions taken

ensure clarity of warning signs for public safety during repair processes

numeracy skills to maintain cost-effective maintenance plans

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that enable:

implementation of effective preventative maintenance systems

assessment of failed or unsafe aquatic plant and equipment

public health regulatory requirements to carry out repairs within designated responsibility

maintenance planning procedures and qualified and or licensed contractors to repair plant and equipment when required

resources and supplies required to maintain and manage 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 systems

lighting and ventilation systems

electrical control units

electrical appliances

self-contained breathing apparatus.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

communication protocols

use and maintenance of resources

emergency and risk management procedures

chemical handling procedures

backwash procedures

filtration processes

isolation procedures

procedures for disposal of dangerous materials

reporting and record keeping.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

public health regulations

infectious diseases regulations

relevant dangerous goods act and regulations

metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws

relevant environment legislation

local government regulations.

maintenance of records and reports.

Public health regulatory requirements may include:

health and poisons act

infectious diseases regulations

dangerous goods act and regulations

metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws

environment legislation

local government regulations

building codes and regulations

fire regulations.

Supplies may include:

first aid consumables

pool water chemicals

cleaning supplies

maintenance consumables

fuel

oil

parts

paint

tools.

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
Carry out regular monitoring of aquatic facility plant and equipment condition. 
Identify potential problems with plant and equipment and record details according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Implement preventative maintenance systems for aquatic facility plant and equipment for the long-term protection of assets according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications. 
Erect clear and noticeable warning signs around aquatic facility plant and equipment that is being repaired. 
Assess failed or unsafe aquatic facility plant and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify faults and, where possible, determine the underlying cause. 
Erect clear and noticeable warning signs around aquatic facility plant and equipment that is being repaired. 
Carry out repairs within designated responsibility according to manufacturer's recommendations and standards, public health regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 
Take defective equipment and or facilities out of operation according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Make arrangements for required repairs to be carried out by qualified and or licensed contractors according to relevant legislation. 
Record actions taken according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. 
Evaluate maintenance program to ensure short- and long-term maintenance requirements of the facility are met. 
Schedule maintenance activities to minimise disruption to facility users and ensure that supplies are available. 
Integrate maintenance program with asset acquisition and disposal plans. 
Identify and use acceptable alternative maintenance methods to maintain cost-effective program as required. 

Forms

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