CPC40808 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building

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CPC40808 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building

Modification History

One new CPC08 unit added to the list of elective units:

CPCCBC4051A Supervise asbestos removal.

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry also added to the elective bank given its prerequisite status in that unit.

CPCCBC4023A Plan and undertake site inspection and assessment of asbestos products and materials deleted from elective list in qualification.

Description

This qualification provides an outcome in trade contracting for swimming pool and spa construction.

Occupational titles may include:

Swimming pool and spa builder.

The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common supervision and planning skills for the construction industry, as well as elective units common to a range of Certificate IV in Building and Construction qualifications.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Additional units of competency may be required to meet registration requirements in various States and Territories.

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Occupational licenses are required nationally.

Refer to Description

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Employability skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	Communicates OHS policies and procedures Participates in ensuring compliance with standards, regulations and policies Communicates effectively with a range of relevant parties through a range of media Establishes on-site communication systems Articulates complex ideas clearly Interprets and applies information from a range of complex and technical documents, including relevant regulatory, legislative and licensing requirements, codes and standards, plans, drawings and specifications, schedules, site files, contracts, orders and organisational policies and procedures Analyses and evaluates reports and reference materials Understands relevant definitions, terminology, signs, symbols and language Maintains and checks logs, records and documents Prepares a range of documents, including construction contracts, plans, sketches and drawings and specifications, reports, tenders, schedules, applications and file notes Reports and records hazards and risks and project costs Negotiates conflict and dispute resolution Analyses a range of data, including company and stakeholder resource consumption and waste product volumes
Teamwork	Conducts briefings with team members Keeps team informed of work practices, quality requirements and required actions Relates positively to fellow workers and the management team Relates to people from diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities Works collaboratively with relevant stakeholders Understands various stakeholders' roles Seeks expert advice where appropriate
Problem solving	Assesses the structural integrity of a range of swimming pool and spa structures Performs various calculations relating to rise and fall amounts, estimating resource acquisition and costs, measurement of levels, heights and gradients, structural analysis, drawing dimensions, comparisons of alternative water management systems, waste management minimisation strategies, thermal efficiency and rated capacity and working load limits Examines tools and equipment prior to use for damage, missing components or other defects Identifies and rectifies faults Responds effectively to hazards, risks and emergencies Analyses problems and applies appropriate remedial solutions Resolves business disputes Deals with customer complaints and disputes Devises approaches, implements and reflects on environmental and water, energy and resource efficiency management polices and procedures relevant to work site to improve environmental sustainability and shares alternative approaches as required
Initiative and enterprise	Evaluates properties of swimming pool and spa building materials and selects appropriate materials based on evaluation Develops compliant, alternative solutions to construction problems Assesses thermal efficiency of buildings and reviews design solutions for effectiveness and compliance Identifies opportunities for improved water management Evaluates effective strategies for insulating structures Develops waste management strategies and dispute resolution procedures Identifies environmental and resource efficiency improvements, applies knowledge about resource use to organisational activities and customer service, and develops resource efficiency tools
Planning and organising	Plans and coordinates various work operations Prepares project schedules Participates in effective implementation of organisation's operational plans Plans and organises on-site activities and implements procedures associated with building and construction work Identifies and organises resource requirements and obtains supply information Supervises various administrative and work processes, including claims and payments, insurance coverage, payroll systems and tax systems Collects, analyses and organises workplace information and data Plans and organises inspections Organises testing of swimming pools and spa building materials to ensure suitability Identifies and uses mechanisms to inform workers of required application of codes and standards
Self management	Manages own performance to ensure required levels of service standards, work quality and professional competence Manages work priorities and professional development Uses feedback to improve own performance Organises and completes daily work activities Manages ongoing compliance with codes and standards
Learning	Is open to new ideas and techniques Seeks feedback on personal performance Uses information effectively to improve work performance Learns from colleagues as part of effective teamwork Contributes to the learning of others by ensuring that workers are informed of required application of codes and standards
Technology	Operates office equipment Uses computer equipment and relevant software Uses cameras Uses a range appropriate tools and equipment, including technical instruments and surveying equipment Assesses new and emerging building technologies for their application to the construction process Uses a range of tools and equipment, including technical instruments and surveying equipment Maintains tools and equipment as required Uses technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of managing work

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 18 units of competency: 17 core units 1 elective unit. The elective unit from a Certificate IV qualification in another endorsed Training Package or within CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package, ensuring the industry context of the qualification is maintained.
Core units of competency
Unit code	Unit title
CPCCBC4002A	Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
CPCCBC4003A	Select and prepare a construction contract
CPCCBC4004A	Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005A	Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4007A	Plan building or construction work
CPCCBC4008B	Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
CPCCBC4009B	Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4012A	Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4014A	Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018A	Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4024A	Resolve business disputes
CPCCBC4034A	Apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting
CPCCBC4048A	Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for swimming pools and spas
CPCCBC4049A	Apply structural principles to construction of swimming pools and spas
CPCCBC4050A	Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pools and spa projects
BSBCUS301A	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finances
Elective units of competency
Unit code	Unit title
CPCCBC4013A	Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4017A	Arrange resources and prepare for the building or construction project
CPCCBC4019A	Apply sustainable building design principles to water management systems
CPCCBC4020A	Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
CPCCBC4021A	Minimise waste on the building and construction site
CPCCBC4025A	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
CPCCBC4031A	Process client requirements
CPCCBC4032A	Apply contract law to sales processes
CPCCBC4051A	Supervise asbestos removal
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry
CPCSUS4001A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBITU201A	Produce simple word processed documents
BSBITU202A	Create and use spreadsheets
BSBITU301A	Create and use databases
BSBMGT403A	Implement continuous improvement
BSBPMG404A	Apply quality management techniques
BSBPMG407A	Apply risk management techniques
BSBPMG510A	Manage projects
BSBSMB401A	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB402A	Plan small business finances
BSBSMB404A	Undertake small business planning
BSBSMB405A	Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBWOR401A	Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR402A	Promote team effectiveness
BSBWRT401A	Write complex documents
HLTHIR403B	Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace