Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. New unit. It includes some content from CPCCBC4049A Apply structural principles to construction of swimming pools and spas, which has been deleted. |
Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare a site for swimming pool construction. It includes investigating the site to confirm site levels and pool height and supervising the excavation.
This unit applies to a range of contexts and reflects the role of those who are responsible for preparing sites for the installation or construction of:
- private swimming pools
- public swimming pools, including:
- hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise pools
- wading and receiving pools associated with water slides
- wave pools.
This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks, and their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Swimming Pool and Spa Building
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Evaluate site conditions. |
1.1 |
Read and interpret relevant site and swimming pool construction information from plans, specifications, codes and standards. |
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1.2 |
Interpret and apply work health and safety and environmental requirements. |
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Evaluate site access, delivery service requirements and space for storage of materials. |
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1.4 |
Apply relevant WHS regulations and codes when locating and preparing for work near existing underground and overhead services. |
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1.5 |
Assess and resolve site issues that may impact pool construction. |
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1.6 |
Calculate amount of excavation spoil and plan the removal. |
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2 |
Prepare site for pool excavation. |
2.1 |
Prepare procedures for onsite and public safety during project work. |
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2.2 |
Design site access and egress and arrange temporary site fencing. |
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2.3 |
Set out pool position, finish height of pool and depth of excavation from Australian Height Datum (AHD). |
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2.4 |
Organise plant, machinery and equipment for the excavation process. |
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3 |
Coordinate and manage excavation. |
3.1 |
Check local government and certifier approval and detail drawings to confirm structural requirements. |
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3.2 |
Oversee the excavation process ensuring adherence to plan specifications and safety requirements. |
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3.3 |
Examine soil stability and take necessary steps to avoid soil collapse. |
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3.4 |
Verify soil compaction complies with soil test report, standards and codes. |
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Prepare site for pool construction. |
4.1 |
Oversee the removal of excess soil and cleaning of public areas. |
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4.2 |
Prepare site for delivery of swimming pool construction materials. |
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4.3 |
Complete necessary documentation and notify relevant person of next stage of pool construction. |
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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:
- reading skills to interpret soil test reports
- oral communication skills to interact with clients from diverse backgrounds
- numeracy skills to use measurements and apply formulas to calculate levels
- technology skills to use digital measuring devices.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad
