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 spas

numeracy skills to perform calculations related to troubleshooting faults in spas

research skills to identify and locate technical information on spas

technology skills to use tools and equipment associated with installing fault finding repairing and commissioning spas

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 the installation services and repair of spas related to

dangerous goods

electrical and plumbing regulations controlling conduct of electrical and plumbing work

environment protection

environmental health

private and public spas

waste disposal

work health and safety

disinfection

chemicals used

hazards

purpose

procedures

electrical safety principles

safe chemicalhandling principles

spas

basic operating principles

common faults

components

air blowers

automated systems and spa controllers

booster jets

circulation

covers

disinfection system

emergency shutoff switches

filter pumps

heating system

hydrotherapy jets

hydrotherapy pump

motors

piping

timers

valves

construction material

concrete

fibreglass

thermoplastic

stainless steel

design features

dehumidification

design bathing loads

physical operation

water replacement

hot water circulation

maintenance

manufacture

plant space and location

risks and hazards

safe use

suction entrapment

types operation installation commissioning and servicing of spas

domestic

public

hydrotherapy pools

hot tubs

swim spas

indoor and outdoor

spa water hazards

microbiological

nonmicrobiological

water testing

equipment

parameters

techniques

test results

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 installing and testing a spa 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

interpret work instructions

select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

install and test spas in line with client and enterprise requirements

service spa systems

troubleshoot routine and complex faults in spa systems

complete installation 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 spa

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:

Spas may include:

Tools, materials and equipment may include:

Risks and hazards may include:

Sustainability principles:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Service and maintenance requirements may include:

Troubleshooting involves:

Faults may relate to: