Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain the water quality of swimming pools and aquatic facilities according to health standards.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working independently as aquatic operators or managers in various aquatic environments, such as council or commercially operated aquatic and leisure centres. This may also include the coordination and supervision of others in the aquatic environment.
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 quality tests. |
1.1. Complete routine pool water tests according to public health regulatory requirements , organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation . 1.2. Monitor pool water test results according to public health regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 1.3. Develop and implement schedules for pool water microbiological testing according to organisational policies and procedures and public health regulatory requirements. |
2. Apply water quality principles. |
2.1. Anticipate bather loading and implement corrective actions with appropriate personnel to maintain pool water quality . 2.2. Develop and implement safe processes for using chemicals to maintain disinfectant levels and chemical balance of pool water according to public health regulatory requirements. 2.3. Carry out water treatment procedures according to the aquatic facility's operating plan for the treatment of pool water. 2.4. Calculate the amount of chemicals required to correct chemical imbalances in pool water according to public health regulatory requirements. 2.5. Use chemical dosing equipment for the treatment of pool water according to the manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Document action taken. |
3.1. Record pool water test results according to organisational policies and procedures and public health regulatory requirements. 3.2. Record any corrective 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. |
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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:
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
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 microbiological testing may include: |
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Pool water quality may include: |
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Water treatment procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Aquatics