is section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit

Required skills

communication skills to

make suitable arrangements with qualified contractors to repair failed or unsafe aquatic plant and equipment

consult with others when reviewing the maintenance program

problemsolving skills to

review maintenance programs

monitor and respond to failed or unsafe facility plant and equipment

planning and organisational skills to

carry out maintenance that minimises disruption to the facility users

ensure all required supplies are available

literacy skills to

record details of failed or unsafe plant or equipment and corrective actions taken

ensure clarity of warning signs for public safety during repair processes

numeracy skills to maintain costeffective maintenance plans

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

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that enable

implementation of effective preventative maintenance systems

assessment of failed or unsafe aquatic plant and equipment

public health regulatory requirements to carry out repairs within designated responsibility

maintenance planning procedures and qualified and or licensed contractors to repair plant and equipment when required

resources and supplies required to maintain and manage 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 regular monitoring of use and condition of aquatic facility plant and equipment and identifies potential problems and faults

responds to plant and equipment failures and faults and repairs within designated responsibility or makes arrangements for qualified contractors to carry out repairs as required

records details of failed or unsafe plant or equipment and corrective actions taken

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

implementation and review of aquatic facility and equipment maintenance program on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

access to an aquatic facility plant and equipment

access to resources to maintain facility and equipment and to keep records

access to qualified contractors

access to 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 assessing failed or unsafe facility plant and equipment

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

portfolio of written records detailing unsafe or failed plant and equipment and corrective action taken

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing candidates performance on the job

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

SISCAQUA Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment

SISCAQU303A Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment

Aquatic facility plant and equipment may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Public health regulatory requirements may include:

Supplies may include: