Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install, service and repair low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting systems in line with relevant regulatory requirements. It includes preparing for work; installing, testing and servicing swimming pool or spa lighting systems; troubleshooting faults in the systems; and completing service, repair and installation 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 low voltage lighting system to be installed, serviced or repaired is identified. | ||
1.4. | Installation, service and/or repair requirements of swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting 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 appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are applied to work preparation and application. | ||
2. | Install and test swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting 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 low voltage lighting 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 low voltage lighting 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 low voltage lighting system is commissioned in line with manufacturer specifications. | ||
5. | Complete installation, repair and service activities. | 5.1. | Swimming pool or spa low voltage lighting 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. | ||
Evidence of Performance
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 low voltage lighting systems, including:
installing one low voltage lighting system
servicing one low voltage lighting system
repairing one low voltage lighting system.
In doing the above, the person must:
prepare for work and ensure it is conducted according to relevant regulatory and enterprise requirements
select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
install and test lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements
service lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements
troubleshoot faults in lighting system in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements
complete installation, repair and service activities in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines
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
private and public swimming pools and spas
underwater lighting systems
work health and safety (WHS)
electrical principles relevant to low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting systems:
common wiring faults
electrical circuits
electrical drawings and diagrams
electrical safety principles
electrical test equipment
isolation and tagging procedures
low voltage theory for swimming pool and spa lighting system application, including types of materials, components and wiring systems
operation of low voltage electrical wiring/lighting circuits and components relevant to the application
precautions to avoid side effects that could occur to ancillary systems from installation, testing and repair operations
relationships between current, voltage and resistance for a variety of given electrical circuits
testing procedures
wiring and lighting installation procedures
wiring and lighting repair procedures
wiring and lighting testing and fault-finding procedures
energy efficiency:
energy consumption of different lighting systems
energy ratings
ways of maximising energy efficiency of swimming pool and spa lighting systems
low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting system:
purpose of system
common faults
components
IPX rating of waterproofing and voltage limits for underwater lights
maintenance
operating principles of different lighting systems
procedures for replacing bulbs and fuses
types, operation and servicing of lighting systems:
fibre-optic
halogen
light emitting diode (LED).
Assessment Conditions
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
PPE
materials:
swimming pool and spa low voltage lighting system components and fittings
technical manuals for swimming pool and spa low voltage lighting systems
physical conditions:
assessment activities are performed in the context of performing installation, repair and maintenance activities on 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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Skill | Performance feature |
Learning skills to: | maintain up-to-date knowledge of servicing requirements and techniques for repair of swimming pool and spa low voltage lighting systems. |
Numeracy skills to: | interpret routine and non-routine graphical information. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask questions to clarify installation, servicing and repair requirements. |
Reading skills to: | access technical information in manufacturer manuals on components of swimming pool and spa low voltage lighting systems. |
Technology skills to: | use tools and equipment required to install, repair and maintain low voltage lighting systems. |
Writing skills to: | complete routine and non-routine workplace documentation accurately and legibly. |
Self-management skills to: | interact in an ethical manner with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Service and maintenance requirements must include the following activities that are coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements: | adjustments checking lighting level cleaning confirming operation of system identifying worn parts inspecting lubricating programming automated systems replacing consumable or worn parts routine repairs testing. |
Troubleshooting must include the following activities that are coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements: | identifying standard faults using relevant manuals and specifications identifying from first principles faults beyond available maintenance data for low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting system fault finding during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities individual activities or troubleshooting tasks performed during the supervision of other personnel. individual activities or troubleshooting tasks performed during the supervision of other personnel. |
Sectors
Swimming pools and spas