Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely operate an aquatic facility plant and equipment.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as 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 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 routine checks. |
1.1. Perform routine inspections of aquatic facility plant and equipment according to public health regulatory requirements . 1.2. Conduct routine checks of electrical and plumbing appliances according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation . |
2. Maintain and manage aquatic facility plant and equipment. |
2.1. Carry out routine maintenance of aquatic facility plant and equipment using appropriate resources according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Monitor use and condition of equipment and facility according to established routines and procedures. 2.3. Record equipment and facility use and document any conditions that require further action according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.4. Isolate and report faults and irregularities according to organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Initiate corrective action. |
3.1. Remove, replace and repair faulty and defective equipment or facilities, within designated responsibility and according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Notify aquatic facility or service personnel of faults and any corrective actions initiated. 3.3. Record action taken according to organisational policies and procedures and public health regulatory requirements. |
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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure the safe and timely operation of aquatic facility plant and equipment on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. 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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Aquatic facility plant and equipment may include: |
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Public health regulatory requirements may include: |
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Routine checks of electrical and plumbing appliances may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Aquatics