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 work. | 1.1. | Applicable provisions of Australian standards, and legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements are identified and followed. |
1.2. | Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed. |
1.3. | Swimming pool or spa dosing system to be installed, serviced or repaired is identified. |
| 1.4. | Installation, service and/or repair requirements of swimming pool or spa dosing system are confirmed. |
| | 1.5. | Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety. |
| | 1.6. | 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. |
| | 1.7. | Sustainability principles and the selection and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) are applied to work preparation and application. |
2. | Install and test swimming pool or spa dosing system and components. | 2.1. | System or component is installed in line with relevant Australian standards, and manufacturer, client and enterprise requirements. |
2.2. | Installation work is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel. |
2.3. | System or component is commissioned. |
3. | Service swimming pool or spa dosing system. | 3.1. | Service and maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer specifications. |
3.2. | Replacement components are checked and fitted in line with manufacturer specifications. |
3.3. | System is serviced in line with manufacturer instructions. |
4. | Troubleshoot faults in swimming pool or spa dosing system. | 4.1. | Logical processes, including the application of basic principles, system knowledge and experience, are used in conjunction with technical manuals to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting of faults. |
| 4.2. | Defects are located and causes of defects are identified and recorded in maintenance documentation, including where required, any other systems disturbed. |
| | 4.3. | Specialist advice is obtained, where required and available, to assist with the troubleshooting process. |
| | 4.4. | Components are repaired or replaced in line with manufacturer instructions. |
| | 4.5. | Repair work is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required. |
| | 4.6. | Appropriate personnel are sourced to undertake repairs or replacement activities that are outside scope of own expertise, require specialist skills or equipment, or must be performed by licensed personnel. |
| | 4.7. | Fault finding and repair or replacement activities are carried out using sustainability practices and without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to equipment and the surrounding environment or services. |
| | 4.8. | Swimming pool or spa dosing system is commissioned in line with manufacturer specifications. |
5. | Complete installation, repair and service activities. | 5.1. | Swimming pool or spa dosing system is installed or reinstated to operational condition in line with work instructions. |
| 5.2. | Work area is restored to original condition and checked for safety hazards, waste is disposed of, and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored. |
| | 5.3. | Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa and environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement. |
| | 5.4. | Notification of work completion is made in line with enterprise procedures. |
| | 5.5. | Information is provided to clients on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation. |
| | 5.6. | Relevant documentation is completed 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 demonstrate safe procedures when working with swimming pool and spa dosing systems, including:
installing one dosing system
servicing one dosing system
repairing one dosing system.
In doing the above, the person must:
interpret work instructions
select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
install and test swimming pool or spa dosing system, excluding gas systems, in line with client and enterprise requirements
troubleshoot routine and complex faults in swimming pool or spa dosing system
complete installation, repair and service activities.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines
bromine:
hazards
methods of providing hypobromous acid
properties
chlorine:
hazards
levels
properties
smell
testing
uses and effectiveness of unstabilised chorine
chlorine chemistry:
combined chlorine
free chlorine
hypochlorous acid
chlorination:
benefits
levels
techniques
commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards, and codes of practice impacting on the installation, service and repair of swimming pool and spa dosing systems relating to:
dangerous goods
electrical and plumbing regulations controlling conduct of electrical and plumbing work
environmental protection
environmental health
work health and safety (WHS)
private and public swimming pools and spas
waste disposal
electrical safety principles
safe chemical-handling principles
swimming pool and spa dosing system:
purpose of system
basic operating principles
common faults
components
electrically interlocking chemical feeder and pool pump systems:
procedure
purpose
maintenance procedures
operating principles
types, operation, installation, commissioning and servicing of dosing systems:
chlorine gas feeders
dosing control systems
erosion feeders or flow-through chemical feed systems, including pressure differential feeders, pressure erosion dry chemical feeders, pressure to vacuum feeders and spray erosion dry chemical feeders
gas feed systems
ionisers
liquid solution feeders
ozone systems
salt water pool chlorinators: brine method and in-line
ultraviolet (UV) systems
water testing:
equipment
parameters
techniques
test results.