Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate systems and procedures for the maintenance of quality pool water in an aquatic recreation facility.
This unit applies to those working autonomously in aquatic leisure centres or community pools, in roles such as program coordinators, swim school coordinators, recreation coordinators or duty managers. Work is performed according to relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop pool water maintenance procedures. | 1.1 Evaluate pool water quality maintenance and treatment needs according to regulatory framework. 1.2 Develop and document systems for pool water maintenance in consultation with appropriate personnel. |
2. Implement pool water maintenance procedures. | 2.1 Provide accurate and current information and instruction to staff about legislative and technical requirements. 2.2 Delegate testing and treatment tasks according to staff skills. 2.3 Test pool water quality following established procedures. 2.4 Interpret results of tests made by self and others and identify where correction is needed. 2.5 Calculate the amount of chemicals required to correct chemical imbalances in pool water. 2.6 Select and use chemical dosing equipment for treatment of pool water according to manufacturer specifications. 2.7 Monitor pool water quality on ongoing basis, identify issues of concern and respond according to agreed procedures. 2.8 Identify and respond to emergency situations according to agreed procedures. 2.9 Complete accurate documentation |
3. Evaluate pool water maintenance procedures. | 3.1 Assess effectiveness of pool water maintenance procedures against testing and treatment records. 3.2 Identify and document potential improvements to maintenance procedures. 3.3 Communicate improvements and changes to relevant staff and stakeholders. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
develop and document pool water maintenance procedures that meet regulatory requirements for at least one aquatic facility that incorporate:
monitoring and treatment procedures for:
microbiological levels
disinfectant levels
pH levels
clarity levels
staff training requirements
safety procedures
emergency response procedures
documentation and reporting
implement and evaluate pool water maintenance procedures for at least one aquatic facility
implement emergency procedures in the event of a chemical emergency on at least one occasion.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
legislation and industry standards relevant to aquatic facility maintenance with specific focus on local requirements:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
dangerous goods act and regulations
local government regulations
building codes and regulations
organisational policies and procedures:
standard operating conditions and levels
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
risk assessment and control
handling of hazardous chemicals
emergency response
factors that affect pool water treatment needs in different contexts:
condition of aquatic facility
location
size
nature of services provided
availability of resources
characteristics of water quality:
pH levels
alkalinity
chlorine and / or bromine
temperature
calcium hardness
disinfectant levels
waterborne bacteria and how to enable these to be monitored and controlled safely:
pseudomonas
aeruginosa
consultation and communication mechanisms to develop and implement procedural systems
content considerations for procedure documents:
specific testing and treatment procedures
safety requirements (chemicals, plant and equipment)
emergency response
training requirements
documentation and reporting requirements
water treatment processes:
routine pool water tests
pool water microbiological tests
superchlorination
shock dosing
dechlorination
ozonisation or use of sanitizer
pool water filtration and recirculation
backwashing
manual removal of visible contaminants
features and sources of products for pool water quality maintenance.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a workplace or simulated aquatic facility or environment.
Assessment must ensure use of:
a pool for which a maintenance program would be developed
information about pool water quality maintenance to allow the individual to develop a tailored system
organisational policies and procedures
incident reporting documentation
resources to maintain facility and equipment.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
implement and monitor pool quality maintenance over time
respond to a chemical emergency situation.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
Reading skills to: | interpret technical content of regulatory requirements. |
Sectors
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Aquatics