Required skills

communication skills to

seek approval for stock orders and confirm working stock levels

report discrepancies unacceptable quality and expired damaged and returned stock

decisionmaking and problemsolving skills to address stock discrepancies

literacy skills to read interpret and complete requisition and delivery documentation

numeracy skills to support stock taking and reconciliation activities

research skills to identify and locate information on cost of swimming pool and spa products and services

technology skills to use electronic means of completing filing and transmitting stockcontrol documentation

timemanagement skills to receive and store stock in a timely manner

Required knowledge

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

commonwealth state or territory and local government legislation and regulations Australian standards and codes of practice impacting on swimming pool and spa stocks and supplies related to

chemicals

dangerous goods

emergencies

private and public swimming pools and spas

product recall

work health and safety WHS

enterprise policies protocols and procedures relating to stock control including

emergency situations

ordering and receiving stock

product return and recall

stock control

stock security

stocktake

waste stock

HAZCHEM code system

WHS and environmental management issues relating to the handling and disposal of stock

stock layout and storage locations and conditions for stock items

stock databases and information systems to support management of supplier information and goods requisition

stocks of swimming pool and spa chemicals

documentation requirements

emergency response procedures

equipment types and functions

handling and storage requirements

hazards and risks of storing preparing using and disposing of chemicals

injury dangerous occurrence and incident reporting requirements

legislation regulations codes of practice and industry advisory standards applicable for securing storing using and disposing of chemicals

product knowledge including manufacturer specifications for equipment and chemicals being used

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure from chemicals

types of swimming pool and spa chemicals

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 demonstration of maintaining a stockcontrol system for swimming pool and spa stock

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

A person should demonstrate the ability to

apply enterprise policies standards and guidelines industry legislation and codes of practice in regard to swimming pool and spa stockcontrol tasks including

identifying and storing products

implementing procurement and stocktaking procedures

maintaining storage conditions

locating and storing products

applying riskmanagement procedures to minimise errors

maintaining stockcontrol records

safely and legally disposing of waste

follow contingency control procedures including procedures for returning products to supplier or manufacturer and procedures for receiving returned goods from clients

apply WHS practices

maintain housekeeping standards in the stores area

plan and carry out work to meet stockcontrol requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

relevant codes standards and government regulations

a technical reference library with current publications on

swimming pool and spa products

stock control

swimming pool and spa chemical safety

safe stockdisposal methods

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP Property Services Training Package

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property 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

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

Stock may include:

Stock requirements mayinclude:

Storage conditions may include:

Stock-control procedures may include:

Disposal procedures may include: