Modification History
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This version first released with CPP07 Property Services Training Package Version 13. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assess and treat water problems in swimming pools and spas. It includes assessing water quality, treating water problems, and completing and documenting water-treatment activities.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports the work of swimming pool and spa technicians engaged in servicing domestic, commercial and public swimming pools and spas.
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 describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Assess water quality. |
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Water quality parameters are identified in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements. |
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Samples to be collected to determine water quality are identified in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements. |
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Equipment for water sampling and testing is identified and sourced in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements. |
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Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability in line with enterprise procedures. |
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Tests are conducted and associated sampling tested in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements. |
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Samples for external analysis are prepared, packaged and sent to laboratory in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements. |
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Test results are recorded in line with regulatory and enterprise procedures. |
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Testing equipment is cleaned, checked and stored in line with enterprise procedures. |
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Treat water problems. |
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Water problems are identified and reported in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements. |
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Established treatment methods are used to address water problems in line with work health and safety (WHS), regulatory and enterprise requirements. |
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Unexpected situations are dealt with safely in line with enterprise and regulatory procedures. |
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Effectiveness of water treatment is monitored in line with regulatory, manufacturer and enterprise requirements. |
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Preventative measures for minimising water problems are identified and reported to appropriate person in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements. |
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2.6 |
Measures for responding to water contamination are implemented in line with legislative and enterprise procedures. |
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Complete and document water treatment activities. |
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Treated swimming pool or spa is reinstated to operational condition in line with work instructions, regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures. |
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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. |
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Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa are reported in line with enterprise procedures. |
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Notification of work completion is made to relevant persons in line with enterprise procedures. |
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Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in line with enterprise procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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 |
This unit of competency could be assessed by sampling and testing water quality in swimming pools and spas and applying appropriate treatment to respond to identified water quality problems. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian Standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. |
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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Water quality parameters for: |
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Tests may include: |
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Water problems may include: |
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Treatment methods may include: |
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Preventative measures include: |
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Appropriate person includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Competency field |
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Unit sector |
Swimming pool and spa service |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.