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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for routine maintenance.
   • Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed.
   • Swimming pool or spa heating system to be serviced is identified.
   • Maintenance requirements of swimming pool or spa heating system are identified.
   • Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety.
   • Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements.
2. Carry out routine maintenance.
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.
   • Swimming pool or spa heating system is inspected and assessed for operational effectiveness against normal operating criteria.
   • Routine servicing of swimming pool or spa heating system is carried out.
   • Faults are identified and routine repairs undertaken.
   • Complex faults and repair requirements are reported to supervisor.
3. Complete maintenance activities.
   • Serviced swimming pool or spa heating system is reinstated to operational condition.
   • Work area is restored to original condition and checked for safety hazards, waste is disposed of, and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored.
   • Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa heating system, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement.
   • Information is provided to client on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation.
   • Work completion documentation is prepared and securely maintained.

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 or spa heating system must include at least two of the following:	electric gas heat exchangers heat pumps solar.
Routine servicing must include at least five of the following:	adjustments cleaning confirming operation of system identifying worn parts inspecting lubricating programming automated systems replacing consumable or worn parts routine repairs testing.

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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 heating system of one swimming pool and one spa.

In doing the above, the person must:

locate, interpret and apply information, standards and specifications relating to the maintenance of swimming pool and spa heating 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 or spa heating system 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.

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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 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

private and public swimming pools and spas

waste disposal

energy efficiency:

energy consumption of different heating systems

ways of maximising energy efficiency of swimming pool and spa heating systems

hazards associated with heated water in swimming pools and spas:

algae

bacteria

chemical treatment

protozoa

viruses

water testing

swimming pool and spa heat loss and gain:

calculations of energy loss and gain

conduction loss

controlling energy loss

convection loss

energy loss

heat gains:

heaters

indirect sources

sunlight

pool and spa covers

thermal radiation loss

water temperatures for different water-related activities

swimming pool and spa heating system:

purpose of system

appliance details

benefits and limitations of different types of heating systems

common faults

components

differences between indoor and outdoor pools and spas:

air temperature requirements

energy efficiency

energy recovery systems

heating system impact on water chemistry

maintenance procedures and costs

operating principles of different heating systems

principles underpinning use of pool cover in conjunction with heating system

source of advice on and assistance with heating systems

types, operation, fault finding and servicing of heating systems:

electric

gas

heat exchangers

heat pumps

solar.

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