CPPSPS4007
Inspect, service and repair aquatic facility plant and equipment


Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to inspect, service and repair aquatic facility plant and equipment. It includes preparing for work; inspecting, testing and servicing aquatic facility plant and equipment; troubleshooting faults in plant and equipment; and completing service, repair and installation activities.

The unit supports the work of those engaged in inspecting, servicing and repairing aquatic facility plant and equipment. 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.

Inspection, service and/or repair requirements of aquatic facility plant and equipment are confirmed in line with enterprise procedures.

1.4.

Aquatic facility plant and equipment to be inspected, serviced or repaired are 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.

Inspect aquatic facility plant, equipment and components.

2.1.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and used.

2.2.

Aquatic facility plant, equipment or component is inspected.

2.3.

Inspection is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements.

2.4.

Service, safety or repair requirements are identified.

3.

Service aquatic facility plant and equipment.

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.

Aquatic facility plant and equipment are serviced in line with manufacturer instructions.

4.

Troubleshoot faults in aquatic facility plant and equipment.

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.

Plant, equipment or 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.

Aquatic facility plant and equipment are commissioned in line with manufacturer specifications.

5.

Complete installation, repair and service activities.

5.1.

Aquatic facility plant and equipment are 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 plant and equipment, 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 aquatic plant, equipment 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 inspecting, servicing and repairing two of the following different items of aquatic plant and equipment:

automated system

circulation and filtration system

cleaning system

heating system

lighting and ventilation system

sanitisation system

water supply and waste water disposal system.

In doing the above, the person must:

prepare for work

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

inspect aquatic facility plant and equipment

assess risks associated with inspection, repair and servicing activities

service aquatic facility plant and equipment

troubleshoot routine and complex faults in aquatic facility plant and equipment

complete inspection, service and repair activities.


Evidence of Knowledge

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

aquatic facility plant and equipment:

purpose of plant and equipment

basic operating principles

common faults

components

maintenance procedures

types, operation, installation, commissioning and servicing of aquatic facility plant and equipment:

automated systems

circulation and filtration systems

cleaning systems

dosing system

heating system

lighting and ventilation systems

water supply and waste water disposal systems

commonwealth, state or territory legislation, and local government regulations, Australian standards and codes of practice impacting on the inspection, service and repair of aquatic facility plant and equipment 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

safe and unsafe aquatic plant and equipment

waste disposal

electrical safety principles

public health regulatory requirements to carry out repairs within designated responsibility

safe chemical-handling principles

types and causes of recreational water illness

water chemistry:

chemical composition

chemical imbalance and its consequences

ways of rectifying chemical imbalance

water quality:

indicators

ways of correcting

water testing:

equipment

techniques

test results

water treatment technologies.


Assessment Conditions

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

PPE

materials:

components and fittings for items of aquatic facility plant and equipment

technical manuals for aquatic facility plant and equipment

physical conditions:

assessment activities are performed in the context of performing inspection, repair and maintenance activities on aquatic facility plant and equipment.

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 requirements and techniques for inspecting, servicing and repairing aquatic facility plant and equipment.

Numeracy skills to:

interpret routine and non-routine graphical information used in inspecting, servicing and repairing aquatic facility plant and equipment.

Oral communication skills to:

ask questions to clarify inspection, service and repair requirements for aquatic facility plant and equipment.

Reading skills to:

access technical information in manufacturer manuals on components of aquatic facility plant and equipment.

Technology skills to:

use tools and equipment required for inspecting, servicing and repairing aquatic facility plant and equipment.

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.

Aquatic facility plant and equipment must include at least two of the following:

automated system

circulation and filtration system

cleaning system

heating system

lighting and ventilation system

sanitisation system

water supply and waste water disposal system.

Service and maintenance requirements must include:

adjustments

checking lighting level

cleaning

confirming operation of plant and equipment

identifying worn parts

inspecting

lubricating

programming automated systems

replacing consumable or worn parts

routine repairs

testing.

Troubleshooting must include:

identifying standard faults using relevant manuals and specifications

identifying from first principles faults beyond available maintenance data for aquatic facility plant and equipment

fault finding during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities

individual activities or troubleshooting tasks performed during the supervision of other personnel.


Sectors

Swimming pools and spas