Routinely maintain swimming pools and spas

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSPS3003A, 'Routinely maintain swimming pools and spas'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Routinely maintain swimming pools and spas' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Prepare for routine maintenance.

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 to be serviced is identified and confirmed in line with enterprise requirements.

1.4

Daily work schedule is prepared in line with enterprise requirements.

1.5

Maintenance requirements of swimming pool or spaare confirmed in line with enterprise procedures.

1.6

Required tools, materials and equipment are selected and checked for correct operation and safety.

1.7

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.

2

Carry out routine maintenance.

2.1

Personal protective equipment is selected and used in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.

2.2

Swimming pool or spa and environs are inspected and assessed for operational effectiveness against normal operating criteria.

2.3

Routine servicing of swimming pool or spa is carried out in line with manufacturer instructions, legislative and regulatory requirements, and enterprise procedures.

2.4

Faults are identified and routine repairs undertaken in line with manufacturer instructions, and legislative, regulatory, client and enterprise requirements.

2.5

Complex faults and repair requirements are reported to relevant persons in line with enterprise requirements.

3

Complete maintenance activities.

3.1

Serviced swimming pool or spa is reinstated to operational condition in line with work instructions and enterprise procedures.

3.2

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.

3.3

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.

3.4

Notification of work completion is made to relevant persons in line with enterprise procedures.

3.5

Information is provided to clients on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation in line with enterprise requirements.

3.6

Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in line with enterprise procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPSPS3003A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP31212 - Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service