Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPSPS3005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Routinely maintain swimming pool and spa dosing systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSPS3005 - Routinely maintain swimming pool and spa dosing systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out routine maintenance of swimming pool and spa dosing systems. It includes preparing for routine maintenance to swimming pool and spa dosing systems, carrying out routine maintenance, and completing maintenance activities.The unit supports the work of those engaged in servicing domestic, commercial and public swimming pools and spas. It applies to entry-level swimming pool and spa technicians.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

PPE

materials:

swimming pool and spa

manufacturer’s manual for swimming pool and spa dosing system

specifications:

work instructions for routine maintenance of swimming pool and spa dosing system

physical conditions:

assessment activities are performed in the context of routinely maintaining a domestic, commercial or public swimming pool and spa.

Assessment activities are performed on an individual basis under general supervision.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for routine maintenance.
  • Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed.
  • Swimming pool or spa dosing system to be serviced is identified.
  • Maintenance requirements of swimming pool or spa dosing system are identified.
  • Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety.
  • Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Carry out routine maintenance.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.
  • Swimming pool or spa dosing system is inspected and assessed for operational effectiveness against normal operating criteria.
  • Routine servicing of swimming pool or spa dosing system is carried out.
  • Faults are identified and routine repairs undertaken.
  • Complex faults and repair requirements are reported to supervisor.
       
Element: Complete maintenance activities.
  • Serviced swimming pool or spa dosing system is reinstated to operational condition.
  • Work area is restored to original condition and checked for safety hazards, waste is disposed of, and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored.
  • Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa dosing system, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement.
  • Notification of work completion is lodged in line with enterprise procedures.
  • Information is provided to client on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation.
  • Work completion documentation is prepared and securely maintained.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Prepare for routine maintenance.

1.1.

Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed.

1.2.

Swimming pool or spa dosing system to be serviced is identified.

1.3.

Maintenance requirements of swimming pool or spa dosing system are identified.

1.4.

Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety.

1.5.

Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements.

2.

Carry out routine maintenance.

2.1.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.

2.2.

Swimming pool or spa dosing system is inspected and assessed for operational effectiveness against normal operating criteria.

2.3.

Routine servicing of swimming pool or spa dosing system is carried out.

2.4.

Faults are identified and routine repairs undertaken.

2.5.

Complex faults and repair requirements are reported to supervisor.

3.

Complete maintenance activities.

3.1.

Serviced swimming pool or spa dosing system is reinstated to operational condition.

3.2.

Work area is restored to original condition and checked for safety hazards, waste is disposed of, and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored.

3.3.

Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa dosing system, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement.

3.4.

Notification of work completion is lodged in line with enterprise procedures.

3.5.

Information is provided to client on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation.

3.6.

Work completion documentation is prepared and securely maintained.

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 safely demonstrate the routine maintenance of the dosing system of one swimming pool and one spa.

In doing the above, the person must:

locate, interpret and apply information, standards and specifications relating to the maintenance of swimming pool and spa dosing systems

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing

carry out the maintenance activities on the system, including identifying faults and undertaking routine repairs in line with manufacturer instructions and client and enterprise requirements

report complex faults and repair requirements to relevant persons in line with enterprise requirements

restore work area to original condition and check swimming pool or spa dosing system and environs for safety hazards

ensure that waste is disposed of and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements.

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

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

chlorine chemistry:

hazards

production

role in sanitisation

types of chlorine

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards, and codes of practice impacting on the routine maintenance of swimming pools and spas relating to:

electrical regulations controlling conduct of electrical work

environmental health

private and public swimming pools and spas

WHS

dosing:

chemicals

hazards

purpose

procedures

electrical safety principles

safe chemical-handling principles

swimming pool and spa dosing systems:

purpose of system

common faults

components

electrically interlocking chemical feeder and pool pump systems:

purpose

procedure

maintenance

operating principles of dosing systems

types, operating principles and servicing of dosing systems:

erosion feeders or flow-through chemical feed systems

liquid solution feeds

salt water pool chlorinators: brine method and in-line

water testing:

parameters

techniques

test results.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Prepare for routine maintenance.

1.1.

Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed.

1.2.

Swimming pool or spa dosing system to be serviced is identified.

1.3.

Maintenance requirements of swimming pool or spa dosing system are identified.

1.4.

Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety.

1.5.

Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements.

2.

Carry out routine maintenance.

2.1.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.

2.2.

Swimming pool or spa dosing system is inspected and assessed for operational effectiveness against normal operating criteria.

2.3.

Routine servicing of swimming pool or spa dosing system is carried out.

2.4.

Faults are identified and routine repairs undertaken.

2.5.

Complex faults and repair requirements are reported to supervisor.

3.

Complete maintenance activities.

3.1.

Serviced swimming pool or spa dosing system is reinstated to operational condition.

3.2.

Work area is restored to original condition and checked for safety hazards, waste is disposed of, and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored.

3.3.

Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa dosing system, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement.

3.4.

Notification of work completion is lodged in line with enterprise procedures.

3.5.

Information is provided to client on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation.

3.6.

Work completion documentation is prepared and securely maintained.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Routine servicing must include at least five of the following:

adjustments

cleaning

confirming operation of system

filling chemicals

inspecting

measuring

programming automated systems

replacing worn components

testing.

Routine repairs must include:

erosion feeders or flow-through chemical feed systems:

recalibrate unit

repair non-electrical components

replace parts and consumables

liquid solution feeders:

recalibrate unit

repair non-electrical components

replace parts and consumables

salt water pool chlorinators:

recalibrate unit

repair non-electrical components

replace parts and consumables.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed. 
Swimming pool or spa dosing system to be serviced is identified. 
Maintenance requirements of swimming pool or spa dosing system are identified. 
Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety. 
Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used. 
Swimming pool or spa dosing system is inspected and assessed for operational effectiveness against normal operating criteria. 
Routine servicing of swimming pool or spa dosing system is carried out. 
Faults are identified and routine repairs undertaken. 
Complex faults and repair requirements are reported to supervisor. 
Serviced swimming pool or spa dosing system is reinstated to operational condition. 
Work area is restored to original condition and checked for safety hazards, waste is disposed of, and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored. 
Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa dosing system, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement. 
Notification of work completion is lodged in line with enterprise procedures. 
Information is provided to client on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation. 
Work completion documentation is prepared and securely maintained. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPPSPS3005 - Routinely maintain swimming pool and spa dosing systems
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