Required skills

problemsolving skills to

assess operational maintenance needs of the aquatic facility

determine priorities for action

develop preventative maintenance systems

identify staff training needs and develop appropriate training opportunities

assess the effectiveness of facility maintenance systems

communication skills to

elicit information from staff to assess training needs

facilitate implementation of aquatic facility maintenance procedures

language and literacy skills to

complete required documentation for the operation of preventative maintenance systems

monitor maintenance records

use information to identify problems and take corrective action

planning and organisational skills to monitor maintenance schedules and security systems

numeracy skills to identify and assess cost factors for the efficient operation of the aquatic facility

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that enable the

assessment of the operational maintenance needs of the aquatic facility plant and equipment to ensure safety of facility users

development implementation and monitoring of preventative maintenance systems for the operation of the aquatic facility

procedures and processes for plant and equipment operation to enable effective maintenance and management of aquatic facility

consultation and communication mechanisms to develop and implement procedural systems

plant and equipment manufacturers specifications to enable appropriate operation and servicing procedures

factors affecting the operating cost of an aquatic facility to enable operations to be conducted within budgetary requirements

project management techniques to plan and implement preventative maintenance processes for an aquatic facility

training providers and products to ensure that staff are appropriately trained to implement aquatic facility maintenance procedures

security procedures to maintain the safety of the facility staff and facility users

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

assesses facility cost factors and sources of increased efficiency to plan maintenance system within budget

monitors implementation of maintenance system to minimise inconvenience to facility users

assesses staff training needs to effectively implement facility maintenance procedures and develops implements and evaluates staff training programs to meet organisational and regulatory requirements

develops implements and monitors a security system that maintains the safety requirements of facility staff and patrons

proposes recommendations to address inadequacies in facility maintenance systems and applies effective contingency management techniques to respond to and correct problems with maintenance procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

development implementation and evaluation of multiple maintenance programs for aquatic facilities plant and equipment which are of sufficient breadth and complexity to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

access to a fully operational aquatic facility or pool environment

access to an aquatic operation for which a maintenance system would be developed

access to plant and equipment of an aquatic facility

access to comprehensive information about maintenance systems to allow the candidate to develop a tailored system

access to legislation and organisational policies and procedures relevant to the development of facility maintenance 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

portfolio documenting the development of an aquatic facility maintenance system including policies procedures staff training needs analysis training programs and evidence of analysis of maintenance records

project or work activities conducted in conjunction with an industry operator to develop systems for a particular workplace

thirdparty reports on candidates work from key stakeholders

case studies and problemsolving exercises to establish systems policies and procedures for different workplace sizes and types

written or oral questioning or interview to assess knowledge of the legislative requirements of maintenance systems

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

SISCAQUA Develop pool water maintenance procedures

SISCAQU414A Develop pool water maintenance procedures.

Aquatic facility plant and equipment may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Operational maintenanceneeds may include:

Aquatic facility cost factors may include:

Preventative maintenance systems may include:

Staff training needs may include: