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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work.
  2. Install and test swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system and components.
  3. Service swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system.
  4. Troubleshoot faults in swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting system.
  5. Complete installation, repair and service 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.

Service and maintenance requirements must include the following activities that are coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements:

adjustments

checking lighting level

cleaning

confirming operation of system

identifying worn parts

inspecting

lubricating

programming automated systems

replacing consumable or worn parts

routine repairs

testing.

Troubleshooting must include the following activities that are coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements:

identifying standard faults using relevant manuals and specifications

identifying from first principles faults beyond available maintenance data for low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting system

fault finding during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities

individual activities or troubleshooting tasks performed during the supervision of other personnel.

individual activities or troubleshooting tasks performed during the supervision of other personnel.


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 demonstrate safe procedures when working with swimming pool and spa low voltage lighting systems, including:

installing one low voltage lighting system

servicing one low voltage lighting system

repairing one low voltage lighting system.

In doing the above, the person must:

prepare for work and ensure it is conducted according to relevant regulatory and enterprise requirements

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

install and test lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements

service lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements

troubleshoot faults in lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements

complete installation, repair and service activities in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory 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 and spas relating to:

electrical regulations controlling conduct of electrical work

private and public swimming pools and spas

underwater lighting systems

work health and safety (WHS)

electrical principles relevant to low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting systems:

common wiring faults

electrical circuits

electrical drawings and diagrams

electrical safety principles

electrical test equipment

isolation and tagging procedures

low voltage theory for swimming pool and spa lighting system application, including types of materials, components and wiring systems

operation of low voltage electrical wiring/lighting circuits and components relevant to the application

precautions to avoid side effects that could occur to ancillary systems from installation, testing and repair operations

relationships between current, voltage and resistance for a variety of given electrical circuits

testing procedures

wiring and lighting installation procedures

wiring and lighting repair procedures

wiring and lighting testing and fault-finding procedures

energy efficiency:

energy consumption of different lighting systems

energy ratings

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

low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting system:

purpose of system

common faults

components

IPX rating of waterproofing and voltage limits for underwater lights

maintenance

operating principles of different lighting systems

procedures for replacing bulbs and fuses

types, operation and servicing of lighting systems:

fibre-optic

halogen

light emitting diode (LED).