CPPSPS4002A - Install, service and repair swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems

CPPSPS4002A
Install, service and repair swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install, service and repair swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems. It includes preparing for work; installing, testing and servicing swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration systems; troubleshooting faults in swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems; and completing service, repair and installation activities.

Application

This unit of competency supports the work of swimming pool and spa technicians engaged in servicing domestic, commercial and public swimming pools and spas.

Prerequisites

Nil

Elements and Performance Criteria

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 as required with relevant persons.
		1.3	Swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration system to be installed, serviced or repaired is identified and confirmed in line with enterprise requirements.
		1.4	Installation, service and/or repair requirements of swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration system are confirmed in line with enterprise procedures.
		1.5	Tools, materials and equipment needed to carry out the work 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 appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment are applied to work preparation and application in line with enterprise requirements.

2	Install and test swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration system and components.	2.1	Swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration 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 as required in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements.
		2.3	Swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration system or component is commissioned in line with manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.

3	Service swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration systems.	3.1	Service and maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer specifications in line with enterprise requirements.
		3.2	Replacement components are checked and fitted in line with manufacturer specifications.
		3.3	Servicing of swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration system is carried out in line with manufacturer instructions and enterprise procedures.

4	Troubleshoot faults in swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration systems.	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 the 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, and regulatory, client and enterprise requirements.
		4.5	Repair work is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements.
		4.6	Appropriate personnel are sourced to undertake repairs or replacement activities that are outside scope of personal expertise, require specialist skills or equipment, or must be performed by licensed personnel in line with enterprise requirements.
		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 circulation and filtration system is commissioned in line with manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.

5	Complete installation, repair and service activities.	5.1	Swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration system is installed or reinstated to operational condition in line with work instructions and enterprise procedures.
		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 in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.
		5.3	Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa and environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise procedures.
		5.4	Notification of work completion is made to relevant persons in line with enterprise procedures.
		5.5	Information is provided to clients on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation in line with enterprise requirements.
		5.6	Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in line with enterprise procedures.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to interact in an ethical manner with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds

decision-making and problem-solving skills to apply logical processes, including the application of basic principles, system knowledge and experience, in conjunction with technical manuals to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting of faults

literacy skills to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications related to swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems

numeracy skills to perform calculations related to troubleshooting faults in swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems

research skills to identify and locate technical information on swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems

technology skills to use tools and equipment associated with installing, fault finding, repairing and commissioning swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems

Required knowledge

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

backwashing:

flow

operation

period

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

dangerous goods

electrical and plumbing regulations controlling conduct of electrical and plumbing work

environment protection

environmental health

work health and safety

private and public swimming pools and spas

waste disposal

entrapment:

causes

consequences

safety measures to minimise risk of entrapment:

design

maintenance

filtration principles:

clarity

turbidity

flocculation or coagulation causes and remedies

swimming pool and spa circulation system:

common faults

components:

circulation pumps: motor and wet end

control systems

dosing systems

filters: gravity and ultrafine

piping

pressure side elements:

chemical feeders

electronic control systems

flow meters

heaters

pressure filters

return inlets

separation tanks

suction side elements:

collection or balance tanks

gutters

main drains

skimmers

vacuum fittings

vacuum filters

vacuum gauges

valves

design

flow rate

hydraulics

maintenance procedures

operating principles

purpose of circulation system

surface water removal

testing, i.e. dye testing

turnover rate

types of circulation systems

swimming pool and spa filtration system:

common faults

filtration

filter area

filter media

filter media changeover:

bather load

cleaning regime

location (indoor or outdoor)

pool volume

pool water temperature

turnover

water balance

filter media rate

limits of filtration

maintenance procedures

operating principles

purpose of filtration system

types of filter:

cartridge filtration

diatomaceous earth

sand filtration

water clarity problems, causes and remedies

Evidence Required

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	This unit of competency could be assessed by installing and testing a swimming pool or spa water circulation and filtration system or component, and applying theoretical knowledge and advanced fault diagnostic skills to identify and repair faults in line with regulatory requirements. This includes faults that are not covered fully by maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	A person should demonstrate the ability to: interpret work instructions select and use appropriate personal protective equipment install and test swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration systems in line with client and enterprise requirements service swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration systems troubleshoot routine and complex faults in swimming pool or spa circulation and filtration systems complete installation, repair and service activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian Standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include: relevant codes, standards and government regulations a technical reference library with current publications on swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems: operating principles components faults and troubleshooting.
Method of assessment	Assessment methods must: satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property Services Training Package include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Guidance information for assessment	Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Work instructions may include:	access to site and specific site requirements equipment, tools and material requirements personal protective clothing and equipment requirements equipment and systems location information reporting requirements circulation and filtration system information: features, functions and capabilities manufacturer instructions service and maintenance requirements type warranties and guarantees specific client requirements timeframes work schedules work tasks and procedures.
Relevant persons may include:	client colleague equipment and systems manufacturer site manager or project manager supervisor swimming pool or spa manager or operator technician.
Swimming pool and spa circulation systems may include:	system components: circulation pumps: motor wet end control system dosing system filters: gravity filters ultrafine filters piping pressure side elements: chemical feeders flow meters heating system pressure filters return inlets separation tanks suction side elements: collection or balance tanks gutters main drains skimmers vacuum fittings vacuum filters vacuum gauges valves: gate ball butterfly distribution multi-port: slide, rotary, globe and check system types: direct suction overflow.
Swimming pool and spa filtration systems may include:	filter mode: pressure filter vacuum filter filter types: cartridge: depth penetration filters surface filters diatomaceous earth sand cartridge filters: depth penetration filters surface filters diatomaceous earth: pressure diatomaceous filters regenerative filters vacuum diatomaceous filters sand filters: media: glass sand zeolite types: gravity sand filters high rate sand filters horizontal modular high rate sand filters multi-cell high rate sand filters rapid rate sand filters.
Tools, materials and equipment may include:	adhesives fasteners swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration equipment and fittings communications equipment computer and software hand tools ladders personal protective equipment power tools.
Risks and hazards may include:	chemical hazards confined spaces electrical hazards entrapment exposure to: algae asbestos bodily fluids contaminated surfaces contaminated water: bacteria faecal viruses disinfection by products dogs dust fibres glass heights insects live power natural and other gas build-up noise snakes spiders sun swimming pool and spa chemicals vermin inadequate ventilation manual handling non-compliance with building codes and regulations personal health hazards plant and equipment hazards trips and falls water hazards.
Sustainability principles:	cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources may include: appropriate material selection that has minimal environmental impact disposal of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact efficient energy and water use efficient insulation efficient use and recycling of material.
Personal protective equipment may include:	buoyancy vest or personal flotation device (PFD) gloves hard hat or protective head covering hearing protection (e.g. earplugs and earmuffs) high visibility vest non-slip and waterproof boots or other safety footwear protective eyewear and glasses protective outdoor clothing respirator or face mask safety harness sun protection (e.g. sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses) uniforms or overalls water-resistant clothing
Service and maintenance requirements may include:	adjustments cleaning confirming operation identifying worn parts inspecting lubricating programming automated systems replacing consumable or worn parts routine repairs testing.
Troubleshooting involves:	identifying standard faults using relevant manuals and specifications as required identifying from first principles faults beyond available maintenance data for swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems fault finding during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities individual activities or troubleshooting tasks performed during the supervision of other personnel.

Sectors


Unit sector	Swimming pool and spa service

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Service technicians are not permitted to undertake any installation, replacement, maintenance and repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations (subject to relevant state and territory regulations). Different states and territories may have regulatory mechanisms that apply to this unit. Users are advised to check for regulatory limitations.