Assessment Requirements for CPCSPS4002 Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pool and spa projects

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for CPCSPS4002 Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pool and spa projects

Modification History

Release 2	This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.1. Minor edits to formatting.
Release 1	This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Release 5.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to CPCCBC4050A Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pools and spa projects. Recoded and updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the performance criteria of this unit by selecting, procuring and organising the delivery and safe onsite storage for projects covering two of the following:

one swimming pool

one spa

one swimming pool and spa.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

regulations, standards and codes relevant to concrete swimming pools and spas

relevant sections of the National Construction Code (NCC)

features of swimming pool and spa project plans and specifications

pool fencing requirements

properties, applications and limitations of swimming pool and spa materials, products and components

workplace quality assurance systems

processes, procedures and techniques for:

building swimming pools and spas

calculating concrete quantities

using digital devices to track, monitor and control concrete delivery

applying ‘shotcrete’

applying internal finishes to concrete swimming pools and spas

type, nature and performance of concrete:

properties and uses of cement

principles of reinforced concrete using steel, wire, fibres

effects of impurities in concrete

causes of surface defects during concrete placement

compaction of concrete

detrimental effects on concrete of poor or no curing

types of curing methods:

accelerated curing

continuously wetting concrete

impermeable membrane curing

finishing processes and surface treatments for swimming pool and spa shell

operational and functional features of tools and equipment

relevant sections of work health and safety regulations

workplace procedures and workplace safety:

hierarchy of control

hazardous manual tasks

hazardous chemicals

falls from heights

temporary safety barriers and fences around pools

competency requirements for operating pumping equipment

workplace and environmental requirements relating to waste disposal and clean-up.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Candidates must have access to:

regulations, standards and codes relevant to swimming pools and spas

relevant sections of the NCC

project plans, specifications and manufacturer instructions

workplace policies and procedures for procuring and storing construction materials

workplace safety and environmental requirements.

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