Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

analysis and report preparation

application of safe work practices and materials handling

basic supervision of construction work teams

communication skills to

communicate with manufacturers and suppliers of materials

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

consult relevant professionals and the client

provide advice and information to regulatory authorities

read and interpret

documentation from a variety of sources

plans specifications and drawings

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

develop and manage standardised processes

apply safe work practices and materials handling

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

alternative materials

BCA

construction and contracting equipment and its use

construction supply processes

environmental effects on various swimming pool and spa construction materials

relevant Australian standards

swimming pool and spa construction materials and technologies

relevant state or territory building and construction codes standards and regulations including

AS Swimming pool safety Fencing for swimming pools

AS Swimming pool safety Location of fencing for private swimming pools

AS Swimming pool safety Water recirculation systems

AS Spa pools Part Public spas

AS Spa pools Part Private spas

ASNZS Approval and test specification Electrical equipment for spa and swimming pools

testing procedures

workplace safety requirements

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

This unit of competency could be assessed by planning and supervision of a system for selecting procuring and safely storing all materials required for construction of a swimming pool and spa

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

identify suitable swimming pool and spa building materials specified by the project or contract

use effective verbal and written communication with manufacturers and suppliers of materials

apply effective and efficient testing of the materials to maintain quality standards on site

use effective sampling and record keeping processes

ensure safe handling and storage of materials

comply with organisational and legislative requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes standards and regulations

office equipment including calculators photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view D CAD drawings run costing programs and print copies

a technical reference library with current publications on measurement design building construction and manufacturers product literature

a suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Materials commonly used in swimming pools and spas include:

Records of materials tested are kept and reported by:

Selected for suitability involves a range of processes including:

Materials are handled correctly and safely includes: