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Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program

Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program

Unit of competency
National Code
SISCAQU305A
State Code
D6153
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
17/02/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely implement an aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program. This involves maintaining plant and equipment, diagnosing faults, responding to unsafe or failed plant and equipment and reviewing the effectiveness of the maintenance program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment.
  • 1.1. Carry out regular monitoring of aquatic facility plant and equipment condition.
  • 1.2. Identify potential problems with plant and equipment and record details according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Implement preventative maintenance systems for aquatic facility plant and equipment for the long-term protection of assets according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications.
2. Diagnose faults.
  • 2.1. Erect clear and noticeable warning signs around aquatic facility plant and equipment that is being repaired.
  • 2.2. Assess failed or unsafe aquatic facility plant and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.3. Identify faults and, where possible, determine the underlying cause.
3. Respond to failed or unsafe aquatic facility plant and equipment.
  • 3.1. Erect clear and noticeable warning signs around aquatic facility plant and equipment that is being repaired.
  • 3.2. Carry out repairs within designated responsibility according to manufacturer's recommendations and standards, public health regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.3. Take defective equipment and or facilities out of operation according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.4. Make arrangements for required repairs to be carried out by qualified and or licensed contractors according to relevant legislation.
  • 3.5. Record actions taken according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
4. Review maintenance program.
  • 4.1. Evaluate maintenance program to ensure short- and long-term maintenance requirements of the facility are met.
  • 4.2. Schedule maintenance activities to minimise disruption to facility users and ensure that supplies are available.
  • 4.3. Integrate maintenance program with asset acquisition and disposal plans.
  • 4.4. Identify and use acceptable alternative maintenance methods to maintain cost-effective program as required.
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 systems
lighting and ventilation systems
electrical control units
electrical appliances
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
communication protocols
use and maintenance of resources
emergency and risk management procedures
chemical handling procedures
backwash procedures
filtration processes
isolation procedures
procedures for disposal of dangerous materials
reporting and record keeping.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
public health regulations
infectious diseases regulations
relevant dangerous goods act and regulations
metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws
relevant environment legislation
local government regulations.
maintenance of records and reports.
Public health regulatory requirements may include:
health and poisons act
infectious diseases regulations
dangerous goods act and regulations
metropolitan water supply, sewerage and drainage by-laws
environment legislation
local government regulations
building codes and regulations
fire regulations.
Supplies may include:
first aid consumables
pool water chemicals
cleaning supplies
maintenance consumables
fuel
oil
parts
paint
tools.
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 regular monitoring of use and condition of aquatic facility plant and equipment and identifies potential problems and faults
responds to plant and equipment failures and faults and repairs within designated responsibility or makes arrangements for qualified contractors to carry out repairs as required
records details of failed or unsafe plant or equipment and corrective actions taken.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
implementation and review of aquatic facility and equipment maintenance program on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
access to an aquatic facility plant and equipment
access to resources to maintain facility and equipment and to keep records
access to qualified contractors
access to 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 assessing failed or unsafe facility plant and equipment
oral or written questioning to assess candidate's knowledge of procedures and processes for plant and equipment operation and maintenance
portfolio of written records detailing unsafe or failed plant and equipment and corrective action taken
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing candidate's performance on the job.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISCAQU303A Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7941 SRCAQU005B Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD73 SISCAQU005 Develop and implement aquatic facility maintenance procedures Unit of competency