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 automated systems for swimming pools and spas

numeracy skills to perform calculations related to troubleshooting faults in automated systems for swimming pools and spas

research skills to identify and locate technical information on automated systems for swimming pools and spas

technology skills to use tools and equipment associated with installing fault finding repairing and commissioning automated systems for swimming pools and spas

Required knowledge

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

automated systems for swimming pools and spas

actuator valves

basic operating principles

common faults

components

connectivity

functions

maintenance procedures

programming

purpose of automated system

scheduling and run times

sensors

types operation installation commissioning and servicing of automated systems

dosing

heating

lighting

pool and spa controllers

pool cleaning

valving

water treatment

automation

basic principles

digital controllers

microprocessors

programmable controllers

commonwealth state or territory and local government legislation and regulations Australian standards and codes of practice impacting on the installation services and repair of automated systems for swimming pools and spas related to

dangerous goods

electrical and plumbing regulations controlling conduct of electrical and plumbing work

environment protection

environmental health

private and public swimming pools and spas

waste disposal

work health and safety

electronics principles

circuits

diagrams

safety

testing and test equipment

electrical safety principles

safe chemicalhandling principles

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 designing and installing automated systems and components and applying theoretical knowledge and advanced fault diagnostic skills to identify and repair faults in automated systems for swimming pools and spas in line with regulatory requirements This includes faults that are not 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

design swimming pool or spa automated systems in line with client manufacturer and enterprise requirements

install and test swimming pool or spa automated systems in line with client and enterprise requirements

service swimming pool or spa automated systems

troubleshoot routine and complex faults in swimming pool or spa automated systems

complete installation repair and service of swimming pool or spa automated systems

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 automated systems for swimming pools and spas

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:

Automated systems may include:

Tools, materials and equipment include:

Risks and hazards include:

Sustainability principles:

Personal protective equipment includes:

Service and maintenance requirements include:

Troubleshooting involves: