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

CPPSPS4014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drain and acid wash swimming pools and spas

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSPS4014 - Drain and acid wash swimming pools and spas
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to drain and acid wash swimming pools and spas. It includes preparing for work, draining and acid washing swimming pools and spas, and completing work activities.The unit supports the work of those engaged in installing, servicing and repairing domestic, commercial and public swimming pools and spas. It applies to 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:

chemicals and other materials required for draining and acid washing swimming pools and spas

physical conditions:

assessment activities are performed in the context of maintaining a domestic, commercial or public swimming pool or 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 work.
  • Applicable provisions of Australian standards, and legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements are identified and followed.
  • Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed.
  • Draining and acid washing requirements for swimming pool or spa are confirmed.
  • Swimming pool or spa to be drained and acid washed is identified.
  • Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety.
  • Potential and existing risks and hazards associated with work tasks and work environs are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements.
  • Sustainability principles are applied to work preparation and application.
       
Element: Perform acid wash of pool or spa.
  • Disclosure, disclaimer and acknowledgement documentation relating to draining and acid washing swimming pool or spa is presented and explained to client.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.
  • Pool is drained and acid washed in line with safety, regulatory and enterprise procedures.
  • Waste is disposed of in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements.
  • Unused chemicals are safely handled, transported and stored in line with enterprise, manufacturer and legislative requirements.
  • Accident and emergency situations are responded to in line with WHS, legislative and enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Complete work activities.
  • Swimming pool or spa 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, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise procedures.
  • Notification of work completion is made in line with enterprise procedures.
  • Relevant documentation is completed 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 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.

Draining and acid washing requirements for swimming pool or spa are confirmed.

1.4.

Swimming pool or spa to be drained and acid washed is identified.

1.5.

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

1.6.

Potential and existing risks and hazards associated with work tasks and work environs 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.

Perform acid wash of pool or spa.

2.1.

Disclosure, disclaimer and acknowledgement documentation relating to draining and acid washing swimming pool or spa is presented and explained to client.

2.2.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.

2.3.

Pool is drained and acid washed in line with safety, regulatory and enterprise procedures.

2.4.

Waste is disposed of in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements.

2.5.

Unused chemicals are safely handled, transported and stored in line with enterprise, manufacturer and legislative requirements.

2.6.

Accident and emergency situations are responded to in line with WHS, legislative and enterprise requirements.

3.

Complete work activities.

3.1.

Swimming pool or spa 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, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise procedures.

3.4.

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

3.5.

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 drain and acid wash one swimming pool or spa following safe work procedures.

In doing the above, the person must:

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices

safely prepare acid used in acid washing swimming pools or spas

reinstate a swimming pool or spa to operational condition after safely draining and acid washing.

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

acid washing of swimming pools and spas:

purpose of acid washing procedure

causes of stain and mineral build-up on pool and spa surfaces

dilution of acid

discharge of the acid wash mix after acid washing the pool

draining and acid washing procedure

environmental impact

frequency

hydrostatic pressure

impact on swimming pool or spa surface and structure:

cracking, thinning or delamination of tiles and plaster

plaster may shrink, expand, crack, blister, flake or pop off

pool may raise out of the ground

surface is etched, becomes rough or the aggregate in the plaster mix is exposed

tiles may fall off the pool or spa

uneven stain removal or surface finish

neutralising acid

risks

safe disposal of waste

safety

sanding

suitability of swimming pools and spas

waste water discharge

acids:

muriatic acid:

alternative names

handling, transportation and storage

safety data sheet (SDS)

properties

safety

neutralising

PPE for working with acids

properties

safety:

storage

use

waste

work practices

types

chemical-safety principles and practices

client disclosure and acknowledgement documentation:

content

purpose

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards and codes of practice impacting on draining and acid washing swimming pools and spas relating to:

chemical safety

dangerous goods

plumbing regulations controlling conduct of plumbing work

environmental protection

environmental health

work health and safety

private and public swimming pools and spas

waste disposal

water testing:

results

techniques

types of tests.

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 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.

Draining and acid washing requirements for swimming pool or spa are confirmed.

1.4.

Swimming pool or spa to be drained and acid washed is identified.

1.5.

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

1.6.

Potential and existing risks and hazards associated with work tasks and work environs 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.

Perform acid wash of pool or spa.

2.1.

Disclosure, disclaimer and acknowledgement documentation relating to draining and acid washing swimming pool or spa is presented and explained to client.

2.2.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.

2.3.

Pool is drained and acid washed in line with safety, regulatory and enterprise procedures.

2.4.

Waste is disposed of in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements.

2.5.

Unused chemicals are safely handled, transported and stored in line with enterprise, manufacturer and legislative requirements.

2.6.

Accident and emergency situations are responded to in line with WHS, legislative and enterprise requirements.

3.

Complete work activities.

3.1.

Swimming pool or spa 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, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise procedures.

3.4.

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

3.5.

Relevant documentation is completed 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.

Risks and hazards must include:

personal and other people

environmental

pool and spa structure and equipment.

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
Applicable provisions of Australian standards, and legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements are identified and followed. 
Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed. 
Draining and acid washing requirements for swimming pool or spa are confirmed. 
Swimming pool or spa to be drained and acid washed is identified. 
Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety. 
Potential and existing risks and hazards associated with work tasks and work environs are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements. 
Sustainability principles are applied to work preparation and application. 
Disclosure, disclaimer and acknowledgement documentation relating to draining and acid washing swimming pool or spa is presented and explained to client. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used. 
Pool is drained and acid washed in line with safety, regulatory and enterprise procedures. 
Waste is disposed of in line with enterprise and regulatory requirements. 
Unused chemicals are safely handled, transported and stored in line with enterprise, manufacturer and legislative requirements. 
Accident and emergency situations are responded to in line with WHS, legislative and enterprise requirements. 
Swimming pool or spa 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, environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise procedures. 
Notification of work completion is made in line with enterprise procedures. 
Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPPSPS4014 - Drain and acid wash swimming pools and spas
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Assessment Record Sheet

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