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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for routine maintenance.
  2. Carry out routine maintenance.
  3. Complete maintenance activities.

Range Statement

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.

Swimming pool cleaning and vacuuming systemmust include at least two of the following:

built-in floor systems

electric self-propelled cleaners

pressure cleaners

suction cleaners.

Routine servicing must include at least five of the following:

adjustments

cleaning

confirming correct operation

confirming safety requirements are met

identifying worn parts

inspecting

lubricating

programming automated systems

replacing consumable or worn parts

routine repairs

sourcing visible leaks

testing.


Performance Evidence

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 the routine maintenance of the cleaning and vacuuming system of one swimming pool.

In doing the above, the person must:

locate, interpret and apply information, standards and specifications relating to the maintenance of swimming pool cleaning and vacuuming systems

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing

carry out the maintenance activities on the system, including identifying faults and undertaking routine repairs in line with manufacturer instructions and client and enterprise requirements

report complex faults and repair requirements to relevant persons in line with enterprise requirements

restore work area to original condition and check swimming pool and environs for safety hazards

ensure that waste is disposed of and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements.


Knowledge Evidence

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

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards, and codes of practice impacting on the routine maintenance of swimming pools relating to:

electrical and plumbing regulations controlling conduct of electrical and plumbing work

environmental protection

environmental health

WHS

private and public swimming pools

waste disposal

principles of basic electrical safety

swimming pool cleaning and vacuuming system:

purpose of system

common faults

components

maintenance procedures

operating principles

types of cleaning and vacuuming systems:

built-in floor systems

electric self-propelled cleaners

pressure cleaners

suction cleaners.