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Detect leaks in swimming pools and spas

Detect leaks in swimming pools and spas

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSPS4017
State Code
AXH03
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
25
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to detect leaks in swimming pools and spas. It includes operating leak-detection equipment and reporting on leak-detection activities.This unit is suitable for swimming pool and spa technicians who work independently using specialised knowledge and skills to solve predictable and unpredictable problems 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 job requirements.
  • 1.1 Identify relevant Australian standards and regulatory, manufacturer and enterprise requirements related to leak detection.
  • 1.2 Review work instructions and test to confirm that swimming pool and/or spa is leaking in line with enterprise procedures.
  • 1.3 Confirm location of related services in line with enterprise procedures.
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and assess and control risks in the work area in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.
2 Detect leaks.
  • 2.1 Apply relevant regulations, Australian standards and manufacturer, client and enterprise requirements throughout leak detection.
  • 2.2 Implement leak detection process using appropriate leak-detection equipment.
  • 2.3 Seek advice from relevant personnel for activities outside scope of own expertise or licensing.
  • 2.4 Arrange leak repair in line with testing outcomes and enterprise and statutory requirements.
3 Complete leak detection activities.
  • 3.1 Clean and store leak-detection equipment in line with enterprise and manufacturer requirements
  • 3.2 Review and report on work in line with enterprise procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE872 CPPSPS4017A Detect leaks in swimming pools and spas Unit of competency