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Design, install and service automated systems for swimming pools and spas
Design, install and service automated systems for swimming pools and spas
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSPS4012A
CPPSPS4012A
State Code
WE867
WE867
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/04/2013
Field of Education
031317 - Electronic Equipment Servicing
Original Release Date
16/04/2013
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, install, service and repair automated systems for swimming pools and spas. It includes preparing for work; designing, installing, programming, testing and servicing swimming pools and spas; troubleshooting faults in automated systems; and completing installation, service, and repair activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work.
- 1.1 Applicable provisions of Australian standards, and legislative, manufacturer and enterprise requirements are identified and followed.
- 1.2 Work instructions are obtained, reviewed and confirmed as required with relevant persons.
- 1.3 Installation, service and/or repair requirements are confirmed in line with enterprise procedures.
- 1.4 Automated system or component to be installed, serviced or repaired is identified and confirmed in line with enterprise requirements.
- 1.5 Tools, materials and equipment needed to carry out the work are selected and checked for correct operation and safety.
- 1.6 Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled in line with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements.
- 1.7 Sustainability principles are applied to work preparation and application in line with enterprise requirements.
2 Design and test automated systems and components for swimming pools or spas.
- 2.1 Personal protective equipment is selected and used in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.
- 2.2 Automated system is designed in line with manufacturer, client and enterprise requirements.
- 2.3 Automated system or component is installed and programmed in line with relevant Australian standards and manufacturer, client and enterprise requirements.
- 2.4 Installation work is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements.
- 2.5 Automated system or component is tested and validated in line with manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.
3 Service automated systems for swimming pools or spas.
- 3.1 Personal protective equipment is selected and used in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.
- 3.2 Service and maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer requirements.
- 3.3 Replacement components are checked and fitted in line with manufacturer specifications.
- 3.4 Servicing of automated system is carried out in line with manufacturer instructions and enterprise procedures.
4 Troubleshoot faults in automated systems for swimming pools or spas.
- 4.1 Personal protective equipment is selected and used in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.
- 4.2 Logical processes, including the application of basic principles, system knowledge and experience, are used in conjunction with technical manuals to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting of faults.
- 4.3 Defects are located and causes of the defects are identified and recorded in maintenance documentation, including where required any other systems disturbed.
- 4.4 Specialist advice is obtained, where required and available, to assist with the troubleshooting process.
- 4.5 Components are repaired or replaced in line with manufacturer instructions, and regulatory, client and enterprise requirements.
- 4.6 Repair work is coordinated with relevant licensed personnel as required in line with regulatory and enterprise requirements.
- 4.7 Appropriate personnel are sourced to undertake repairs or replacement activities that are outside scope of personal expertise, require specialist skills or equipment, or must be performed by licensed personnel in line with enterprise requirements.
- 4.8 Fault finding and repair or replacement activities are carried out using sustainability practices and without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to equipment and the surrounding environment or services.
- 4.9 Automated system is commissioned in line with manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures.
5 Complete installation, repair and service activities.
- 5.1 Automated system is installed or reinstated to operational condition in line with work instructions and enterprise procedures.
- 5.2 Work area is restored to original condition and checked for safety hazards, waste is disposed of, and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.
- 5.3 Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool or spa and environs, tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement in line with enterprise procedures.
- 5.4 Notification of work completion is made to relevant persons in line with enterprise procedures.
- 5.5 Information is provided to clients on compliance of swimming pool or spa and environs with safety legislation in line with enterprise requirements.
- 5.6 Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in line with enterprise procedures.
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.
Work instructions may include:
access to site and specific site requirements
automated system information:
features, functions and capabilities
manufacturer instructions
service and maintenance requirements
type
warranties and guarantees
equipment and systems location information
equipment, tools and material requirements
personal protective clothing and equipment requirements
reporting requirements
specific client requirements
timeframes
work schedules
work tasks and procedures.
Relevant persons may include:
business owner
client
colleague
equipment and systems manufacturer
site manager or project manager
supervisor
swimming pool or spa manager or operator
technician.
Automated systems may include:
connectivity:
remote control
smart phones, computer systems and electronic tablets
web-enabled
wireless
types of systems:
dosing
heating
lighting
pool and spa controllers
pool cleaning
valving
water treatment.
Tools, materials and equipment include:
adhesives
automated systems for swimming pool and spa equipment and fittings
communications equipment
computer and software
fasteners
hand tools
ladders
multimeter
personal protective equipment
power tools.
Risks and hazards include:
chemical hazards
confined spaces
electrical hazards
exposure to:
algae
asbestos
bodily fluids
contaminated surfaces
contaminated water:
bacteria
faecal
viruses
disinfection by products
dogs
dust
fibres
glass heights
insects
live power
natural and other gas build-up
noise
snakes
spiders
sun
swimming pool and spa chemicals
vermin
weather
inadequate ventilation
manual handling
non-compliance with building codes and regulations
personal health hazards
plant and equipment hazards
trips and falls
unaccompanied minors
water hazards.
Sustainability principles:
cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources
may include:
appropriate material selection that has minimal environmental impact
disposal of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact
efficient energy and water use
efficient insulation
efficient use and recycling of material.
Personal protective equipment includes:
buoyancy vest or personal flotation device (PFD)
gloves
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection (e.g. earplugs and earmuffs)
high visibility vest
non-slip and waterproof boots or other safety footwear
protective eyewear and glasses
protective outdoor clothing
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
uniforms or overalls
water-resistant clothing.
Service and maintenance requirements include:
adjustments
cleaning
confirming operation
identifying worn parts
inspecting
lubricating
programming automated systems
replacing consumable or worn parts
routine repairs
testing.
Troubleshooting involves:
identifying standard faults using relevant manuals and specifications as required
identifying from first principles faults beyond available maintenance data for automated systems for swimming pools and spas
fault finding during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
individual activities or troubleshooting tasks performed during the supervision of other personnel.
Work instructions may include:
access to site and specific site requirements
automated system information:
features, functions and capabilities
manufacturer instructions
service and maintenance requirements
type
warranties and guarantees
equipment and systems location information
equipment, tools and material requirements
personal protective clothing and equipment requirements
reporting requirements
specific client requirements
timeframes
work schedules
work tasks and procedures.
Relevant persons may include:
business owner
client
colleague
equipment and systems manufacturer
site manager or project manager
supervisor
swimming pool or spa manager or operator
technician.
Automated systems may include:
connectivity:
remote control
smart phones, computer systems and electronic tablets
web-enabled
wireless
types of systems:
dosing
heating
lighting
pool and spa controllers
pool cleaning
valving
water treatment.
Tools, materials and equipment include:
adhesives
automated systems for swimming pool and spa equipment and fittings
communications equipment
computer and software
fasteners
hand tools
ladders
multimeter
personal protective equipment
power tools.
Risks and hazards include:
chemical hazards
confined spaces
electrical hazards
exposure to:
algae
asbestos
bodily fluids
contaminated surfaces
contaminated water:
bacteria
faecal
viruses
disinfection by products
dogs
dust
fibres
glass heights
insects
live power
natural and other gas build-up
noise
snakes
spiders
sun
swimming pool and spa chemicals
vermin
weather
inadequate ventilation
manual handling
non-compliance with building codes and regulations
personal health hazards
plant and equipment hazards
trips and falls
unaccompanied minors
water hazards.
Sustainability principles:
cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources
may include:
appropriate material selection that has minimal environmental impact
disposal of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact
efficient energy and water use
efficient insulation
efficient use and recycling of material.
Personal protective equipment includes:
buoyancy vest or personal flotation device (PFD)
gloves
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection (e.g. earplugs and earmuffs)
high visibility vest
non-slip and waterproof boots or other safety footwear
protective eyewear and glasses
protective outdoor clothing
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
uniforms or overalls
water-resistant clothing.
Service and maintenance requirements include:
adjustments
cleaning
confirming operation
identifying worn parts
inspecting
lubricating
programming automated systems
replacing consumable or worn parts
routine repairs
testing.
Troubleshooting involves:
identifying standard faults using relevant manuals and specifications as required
identifying from first principles faults beyond available maintenance data for automated systems for swimming pools and spas
fault finding during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance activities
individual activities or troubleshooting tasks performed during the supervision of other personnel.
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
This unit of competency could be assessed by designing and installing automated systems and components, and applying theoretical knowledge and advanced fault diagnostic skills to identify and repair faults in automated systems for swimming pools and spas in line with regulatory requirements. This includes faults that are not covered fully by maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
interpret work instructions
select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
design swimming pool or spa automated systems in line with client, manufacturer and enterprise requirements
install and test swimming pool or spa automated systems in line with client and enterprise requirements
service swimming pool or spa automated systems
troubleshoot routine and complex faults in swimming pool or spa automated systems
complete installation, repair and service of swimming pool or spa automated systems.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian Standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
relevant codes, standards and government regulations
a technical reference library with current publications on automated systems for swimming pools and spas:
operating principles
components
faults and troubleshooting.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by designing and installing automated systems and components, and applying theoretical knowledge and advanced fault diagnostic skills to identify and repair faults in automated systems for swimming pools and spas in line with regulatory requirements. This includes faults that are not covered fully by maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
interpret work instructions
select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
design swimming pool or spa automated systems in line with client, manufacturer and enterprise requirements
install and test swimming pool or spa automated systems in line with client and enterprise requirements
service swimming pool or spa automated systems
troubleshoot routine and complex faults in swimming pool or spa automated systems
complete installation, repair and service of swimming pool or spa automated systems.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian Standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
relevant codes, standards and government regulations
a technical reference library with current publications on automated systems for swimming pools and spas:
operating principles
components
faults and troubleshooting.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXG48 | CPPSPS4012 | Design, install and service automated systems for swimming pools and spas | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J356 | CPP41312 | Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service | Qualification |