Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to continually monitor the water quality of swimming pools and aquatic facilities, take corrective action and record test results.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as pool attendants or aquatic operators in various aquatic environments, such as council or commercially operated aquatic and leisure centres. Work may be carried out under supervision or with some degree of autonomy, depending on the individual situation and job role.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Conduct pool water tests. |
1.1. Complete routine pool water tests according to public health regulatory requirements , organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation . 1.2. Compare and interpret pool water test results with public health regulatory requirements. 1.3. Report pool water test irregularities to aquatic facility or to service personnel for corrective action. 1.4. Respond to contamination incidents according to public health regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. 1.5. Perform continual visual checks of pool water quality and initiate corrective actions. |
2. Record results. |
2.1.Record routine pool water test results according to aquatic facility specifications and public health regulatory requirements. 2.2.Update swimming pool log according to aquatic facility specifications and organisational policies and procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure conduct of regular pool water tests to monitor water quality over a realistic aquatic facility timeframe. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Routine pool water tests may include: |
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Public health regulatory requirements may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Pool water quality may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Aquatics