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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work.
  2. Perform acid wash of pool or spa.
  3. Complete work activities.

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 drain and acid wash one swimming pool or spa following safe work procedures.

In doing the above, the person must:

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices

safely prepare acid used in acid washing swimming pools or spas

reinstate a swimming pool or spa to operational condition after safely draining and acid washing.


Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

acid washing of swimming pools and spas:

purpose of acid washing procedure

causes of stain and mineral build-up on pool and spa surfaces

dilution of acid

discharge of the acid wash mix after acid washing the pool

draining and acid washing procedure

environmental impact

frequency

hydrostatic pressure

impact on swimming pool or spa surface and structure:

cracking, thinning or delamination of tiles and plaster

plaster may shrink, expand, crack, blister, flake or pop off

pool may raise out of the ground

surface is etched, becomes rough or the aggregate in the plaster mix is exposed

tiles may fall off the pool or spa

uneven stain removal or surface finish

neutralising acid

risks

safe disposal of waste

safety

sanding

suitability of swimming pools and spas

waste water discharge

acids:

muriatic acid:

alternative names

handling, transportation and storage

safety data sheet (SDS)

properties

safety

neutralising

PPE for working with acids

properties

safety:

storage

use

waste

work practices

types

chemical-safety principles and practices

client disclosure and acknowledgement documentation:

content

purpose

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards and codes of practice impacting on draining and acid washing swimming pools and spas relating to:

chemical safety

dangerous goods

plumbing regulations controlling conduct of plumbing work

environmental protection

environmental health

work health and safety

private and public swimming pools and spas

waste disposal

water testing:

results

techniques

types of tests.