Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Ensure regular water quality tests are conducted according to regulations

1.1

Monitor routine pool water tests results to ensure they are completed in compliance with public health regulatory requirements and facility procedures

1.2

Develop and implement schedules for pool water microbiological testing to meet the public health regulatory requirements

2

Apply principles of pool water quality to adjust disinfectant levels and water balance

2.1

Anticipate bather loading and implement corrective actions to maintain pool water quality

2.2

Develop and implement processes for the use of chemicals for maintaining disinfectant levels and chemical balance of pool water to meet public health regulatory requirements

2.3

Carry out water treatment procedures in accordance with the aquatic facility's operating plan for the treatment of pool water

2.4

Observe safe handling of chemicals

2.5

Undertake and meet calculation of the amount of chemical required to correct chemical imbalances in pool water public health regulatory requirements

2.6

Use chemical dosing equipment for the treatment of pool water in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and occupational health and safety requirements

3

Record action taken

3.1

Record pool water test results and corrective actions are recorded to aquatic facility specifications and meet public health regulatory requirements

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to

develop and implement processes to ensure regular water quality tests are conducted according to public health regulatory requirements

develop and implement processes for the use of chemicals for maintaining the correct chemical balance of pool water as governed by public health regulatory requirements

implement organisation policy and procedures

correctly anticipate pool water loadings and take appropriate corrective actio

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)

Nil

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)

Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)

SRCAQU002B Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Procedures and processes for water testing and treatment

Pool water chemistry

Relevant occupational health and safety, government and industry regulations and legislative requirements

Chemical handling procedures

Backwash procedures

Filtration processes

Plant and equipment operation

Plant and equipment manufacturer's specifications

Isolation procedures

Standard of cleaning required

Standard maintenance procedures

Types of supplies available for cleaning and maintenance

Required skills

First aid treatment procedures related to pool water chemical accidents

Communication/interpersonal skills

Identifying hazards/unclean area/pollution

Using cleaning materials and equipment

Resource implications

Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to

a real or simulated work environment

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

an aquatic facility

an effectively simulated work environment or industry approved training centre

Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect, Analyse&Organise Information

Communicate Ideas&Information

Plan&Organise Activities

Work with Others&in Teams

Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

2

1

2

1

2

2

2

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.

The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting, analysing and organising information -

Communicating ideas and information -

Planning and organising activities -

Working with teams and others -

Using mathematical ideas and techniques -

Solving problems -

Using technology -

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.

Range Statements

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

CATEGORIES

Pool water microbiological testing

may include determinations of

standard plate count

coliform count

pseudomonas aeruginosa

legionella

staphylococcus

cryptosporidium

Pool water quality

refers to

pool water that is maintained within the limits set by public health regulations for microbiological, disinfectant, pH and clarity levels

Public health regulatory requirements

may vary according to state/territory regulations but includes

Health Act

infectious diseases Regulations

Dangerous goods Act and Regulations

poisons Act

metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws

Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

environment legislation

local government regulations

Routine pool water tests

[all categories]

free chlorine

total bromine

total chlorine

combined chlorine

pH

alkalinity

cyanuric acid

calcium hardness

total hardness

temperature

Water treatment procedures

disinfection with chemicals or procedures including

chlorine gas

sodium hypochlorite

calcium and lithium hypochlorite

electrolytic generation of chlorine

bromine

sodium bromide with hypochlorite or ozone activator

chlorine dioxide

superchlorination

shock dosing

dechlorination

chlorine stabilisation with cyanuric acid

control of algae

ozonation

ultraviolet radiation

ph balance

alkalinity adjustments

calcium and total hardness adjustments

lowering total dissolved solids

pool water filtration and recirculation

backwashing

manual removal of visible contaminant