Required skills

communication skills to

report irregularities to aquatic facility or service personnel

initiate corrective actions

problemsolving skills to

conduct a variety of routine pool water tests

identify irregularities in results

respond to contamination incidents

planning and organisational skills to conduct regular pool water tests according to facility schedule

literacy skills to

record pool water test results

update swimming pool log

numeracy skills to identify and interpret routine test results

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that enable

safe conduct of pool water tests

appropriate response to contamination incidents

correct maintenance of swimming pool logs

public health regulatory requirements and aquatic facility specifications for

comparing and interpreting pool water test results

recording pool water test results

pool water chemistry to understand scientific terms related to tests such as pH levels alkalinity chlorine bromine temperature and calcium hardness

equipment and resources used for testing pool water quality

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

conducts pool water tests and reports irregularities to aquatic facility or service personnel promptly according to public health regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures

records pool water test results and updates pool log according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation

performs routine visual checks for pool water quality and proposes corrective actions in response to contamination incidents

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of regular pool water tests to monitor water quality over a realistic aquatic facility timeframe

Assessment must also ensure access to

an aquatic facility with a suitable pool

equipment resources and pool water testing apparatuses to test water quality

public health regulatory requirements relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of the candidate using pool water testing apparatuses and equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of routine pool water quality tests

observation of reading and recording test results

portfolio of written recordings detailing test irregularities pool water test results and log updates

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing the candidates performance on the job

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISXOHSA Follow occupational health and safety policies

SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies

Routine pool water tests may include:

Public health regulatory requirements may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Pool water quality may include: