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. | Design is completed, and installation, service and/or repair requirements are confirmed in line with enterprise procedures. |
| 1.4. | Designed automated system or component to be installed, serviced or repaired is identified and confirmed in line with enterprise requirements. |
| | 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 are applied to work preparation and application. |
2. | Design and test automated system and components for swimming pool or spa. | 2.1. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used. |
2.2. | Automated system is designed in line with manufacturer requirements. |
2.3. | Automated system or component is installed and programmed in line with relevant Australian standards and manufacturer, client and enterprise requirements. |
| | 2.4. | Installation work is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required. |
| | 2.5. | Automated system or component is tested and validated in line with manufacturer specifications. |
3. | Service automated 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. | Automated system is serviced in line with manufacturer instructions. |
4. | Troubleshoot faults in automated 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. | Automated system is commissioned in line with manufacturer specifications. |
5. | Complete installation, repair and service activities. | 5.1. | Automated 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 automated system, 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 meet client, enterprise, and where appropriate manufacturer, requirements relating to swimming pools and spas when demonstrating safe procedures while:
designing one automated system
installing one automated system
servicing one automated systems, troubleshooting routine and complex faults
repairing one automated system or component, troubleshooting routine and complex faults.
In doing the above, the person must:
interpret work instructions
select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
complete design, installation, repair or service according to client and enterprise requirements.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines
automated systems for swimming pools and spas:
purpose of system
actuator valves
basic operating principles
common faults
components
connectivity
functions
maintenance procedures
programming
scheduling and run times
sensors
types, operation, installation, commissioning and servicing of automated systems:
dosing
heating
lighting
pool and spa controllers
pool cleaning
valving
water treatment
automation:
basic principles
digital controllers
microprocessors
programmable controllers
commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards, and codes of practice impacting on the design, installation, service and repair of automated systems for swimming pools and spas relating to:
dangerous goods
electrical and plumbing regulations controlling conduct of electrical and plumbing work
environmental protection
environmental health
private and public swimming pools and spas
waste disposal
work health and safety (WHS)
electronics principles relating to:
circuits
diagrams
safety
testing and test equipment
electrical safety principles
safe chemical-handling principles relating to swimming pool and spa automated systems
water testing:
equipment
parameters
techniques
test results.