Required skills

communication skills to

report irregularities and faults to aquatic facility or service personnel

initiate corrective action

problemsolving skills to

conduct routine checks of aquatic facility plant equipment and electrical and plumbing appliances

identify irregularities defects and faults in equipment and or facility

respond to common maintenance problems

planning and organisational skills to

select resources to assist in the maintenance of aquatic facility plant and equipment

carry out checks of equipment and facility

literacy skills to

record equipment and facility use

document conditions and irregularities

record action taken

first aid skills and treatment procedures related to plant and equipment accidents

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that enable

safe monitoring and maintenance of plant and equipment

accurate reporting of faults and irregularities

timely repair of faulty and defective equipment within designated responsibility

public health regulatory requirements to

conduct routine inspections of plant and equipment

record corrective action taken

organisational reporting lines and appropriate service personnel to notify regarding faults and irregularities

resources required for the maintenance and management of aquatic facility plant and equipment

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 thorough routine inspections of aquatic facility plant equipment and electrical and plumbing appliances to ensure safety and health of public

identifies faults and irregularities of plant and equipment and initiates corrective action according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers specifications

monitors and records use and condition of facility and equipment

documents and reports faults and irregularities to aquatic facility or service personnel and documents corrective action initiated

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

a suitable first aid qualification

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the safe and timely operation of aquatic facility plant and equipment on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an aquatic facility plant and equipment

resources to maintain facility and equipment and keep records

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 inspecting and maintaining aquatic facility plant and equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of procedures for plant and equipment operation

portfolio of candidates written records and documentation detailing facility and equipment irregularities and action taken

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing candidates performance

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

SISCAQUA Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program

SISCAQU305A Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program.

Guidance information for assessment

Aquatic facility plant and equipment may include:

Public health regulatory requirements may include:

Routine checks of electrical and plumbing appliances may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Resources may include: