Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Aquatic facility plant and equipment may include:
circulation plant
heating, lighting and ventilation systems
electrical control units
electrical appliances
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Public health regulatory requirements may include:
health and poisons acts
infectious diseases regulations
dangerous goods act and regulations
metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws
environment legislation
local government regulations.
Routine checks of electrical and plumbing appliances may include:
power supply and circuits
water supply and drainage systems
electronic and mechanical operation
circuit breakers
batteries and fuses
electrical hazards
water supply faults
water related hazards.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
chemical handling procedures
backwash procedures
filtration processes
isolation procedures
communication protocols
use and maintenance of resources
reporting and record keeping.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
infectious diseases regulations
relevant dangerous goods act and regulations
metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws
relevant environment legislation
local government regulations.
Resources may include:
cleaning materials and equipment
hand tools
record keeping materials
spare parts.

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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
conducts thorough routine inspections of aquatic facility plant, equipment, and electrical and plumbing appliances to ensure safety and health of public
identifies faults and irregularities of plant and equipment and initiates corrective action according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications
monitors and records use and condition of facility and equipment
documents and reports faults and irregularities to aquatic facility or service personnel and documents corrective action initiated.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
a suitable first aid qualification.
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:
an aquatic facility plant and equipment
resources to maintain facility and equipment and keep records
public health regulatory requirements, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
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:
observation of the candidate inspecting and maintaining aquatic facility plant and equipment
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of procedures for plant and equipment operation
portfolio of candidate's written records and documentation detailing facility and equipment irregularities and action taken
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing candidate's performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISCAQU305A Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program