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Establish maintenance plans for swimming pools and spas

Establish maintenance plans for swimming pools and spas

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSPS4013
State Code
AXF29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to establish maintenance plans for swimming pools and spas. This unit is suitable for swimming pool and spa technicians who work independently using specialised knowledge and skills to develop, implement and review maintenance plans in:private swimming pools and spaspublic swimming pools and spas, including:hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise poolswading and receiving pools associated with water slideswave pools.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory work health and safety (WHS), regulations and legislation that applies to the workplace. Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to swimming pool and spa technicians but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.Service technicians are not permitted to undertake any installation, replacement, maintenance and repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess maintenance requirements.
  • 1.1 Identify relevant Australian standards and regulatory, manufacturer and enterprise requirements related to swimming pool and spa maintenance.
  • 1.2 Identify requirements for routine, seasonal and preventative maintenance
  • 1.3 Review work instructions and factors impacting on required maintenance activities and schedules.
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and assess risks to be addressed in the maintenance plan in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.
2 Develop swimming pool or spa maintenance plan.
  • 2.1 Establish maintenance plan in line with owner instructions, regulatory, manufacturer and enterprise requirements and procedures.
  • 2.2 Determine maintenance costs and recommended schedule.
  • 2.3 Develop contract specifications for maintenance services where appropriate.
  • 2.4 Identify aspects of maintenance plan requiring specialist services and seek assistance as required.
  • 2.5 Establish criteria and develop register of specialist service providers to support maintenance activities.
  • 2.6 Establish systems for implementing and reporting maintenance requirements.
3 Implement maintenance plan.
  • 3.1 Seek approval of maintenance plan in line with enterprise procedures.
  • 3.2 Carry out maintenance in line with agreed plan, owner or operator instructions, legislative requirements and enterprise procedures.
  • 3.3 Document and report procedures undertaken, and system and/or component malfunctions, faults, wear or damage identified.
  • 3.4 Advise appropriate persons of non-compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety and regulations.
4 Evaluate maintenance plan.
  • 4.1 Assess maintenance plan using relevant resources and consultation with relevant persons.
  • 4.2 Present assessment of maintenance plan to relevant people in required format and timeframes.
  • 4.3 Recommend improvements to maintenance plan to relevant people in line with enterprise procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE868 CPPSPS4013A Establish maintenance plans for swimming pools and spas Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEX0 CPP41319 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service Qualification