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Monitor and maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment

Monitor and maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU017
State Code
OEN70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/08/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/08/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to complete periodic and routine inspections of pool and other aquatic facility plant and equipment. It requires the ability to complete minor maintenance on equipment. Complex inspections, diagnoses and repairs are referred to specialist technicians.This unit applies to public aquatic facilities including those operated by commercial, not-for-profit, community and government organisations.It has particular application to aquatic technical operators, but can apply to other individuals working at different levels of responsibility. All would be guided by manufacturer instructions, and organisational inspection and maintenance schedules.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Complete periodic inspections of aquatic facility plant and equipment.
  • 1.1. Interpret organisational schedules to determine inspection requirements for aquatic facility plant and other equipment.
  • 1.2. Complete periodic routine inspections of pool plant, and other facility plant and equipment according to organisational schedules and manufacturer instructions.
  • 1.3. Complete required organisational reports to confirm safety and operational effectiveness of plant and other equipment.
  • 1.4. Identify and promptly report plant and equipment irregularities to appropriate personnel for further action.
2. Complete minor maintenance.
  • 2.1. Interpret organisational schedules to determine periodic and routine maintenance requirements for plant and equipment.
  • 2.2. Erect signs and barriers to isolate work area and maintain staff and patron safety.
  • 2.3. Maintain cleanliness of equipment to avoid corrosion and deterioration.
  • 2.4. Replace consumable items according to maintenance schedules and manufacturer instructions.
  • 2.5. Complete minor non-specialist equipment repairs according to manufacturer instructions and organisational work health and safety (WHS) practices.
  • 2.6. Report other required repairs outside scope of skills and responsibility according to organisational procedures.
  • 2.7. Complete repair and maintenance records according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD75 SISCAQU003 Maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment Unit of competency