Required skills

communication skills to interact in an ethical manner with clients from diverse social economic and cultural backgrounds

decisionmaking and problemsolving skills that involve applying logical processes basic principles system knowledge and experience in conjunction with information in technical manuals to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting of faults

literacy skills to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications related to aquatic plant and equipment

numeracy skills to read gauges and perform calculations related to troubleshooting faults in aquatic plant and equipment

research skills to identify and locate technical information on aquatic plant and equipment

technology skills to use tools and equipment associated with inspecting fault finding repairing and commissioning aquatic plant and equipment

Required knowledge

aquatic facility plant and equipment

basic operating principles

common faults

components

maintenance procedures

purpose

types operation installation commissioning and servicing of plant and equipment

automated systems

circulation and filtration systems

cleaning systems

dosing system

heating system

lighting and ventilation systems

water supply and waste water disposal systems

commonwealth state or territory and local government legislation and regulations Australian standards and codes of practice impacting on the installation services and repair of swimming pool and spa chlorination systems related to

dangerous goods

electrical and plumbing regulations controlling conduct of electrical and plumbing work

environment protection

environmental health

work health and safety

private and public swimming pools and spas

safe and unsafe aquatic plant and equipment

waste disposal

electrical safety principles

public health regulatory requirements to carry out repairs within designated responsibility

safe chemicalhandling principles

types and causes of recreational water illness

water chemistry

chemical composition

chemical imbalance and its consequences

ways of rectifying chemical imbalance

water quality

indicators

ways of correcting

water testing

equipment

techniques

test results

water treatment technologies

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 inspecting aquatic plant equipment and components and applying theoretical knowledge and advanced fault diagnostic skills to identify and repair routine and complex faults in line with regulatory requirements This includes faults that may not be covered fully by maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides

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

A person should demonstrate the ability to

prepare for work

inspect aquatic facility plant and equipment

assess risks associated with inspection repair and servicing activities

service aquatic facility plant and equipment

troubleshoot routine and complex faults in aquatic facility plant and equipment

complete inspection service and repair activities

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 aquatic facility plant and equipment

operating principles

components

faults and troubleshooting

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

Work instructions may include:

Relevant persons may include:

Aquatic facility may include:

Aquatic facility plant and equipment may include:

Tools, materials and equipment may include:

Risks and hazards include:

Sustainability principles:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Service and maintenance requirements may include:

Troubleshooting involves: