Elements and Performance Criteria

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
circulation and filtration system information:
features, functions and capabilities
manufacturer instructions
service and maintenance requirements
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:
client
colleague
equipment and systems manufacturer
site manager or project manager
supervisor
swimming pool or spa manager or operator
technician.
Swimming pool and spa circulation systems may include:
system components:
circulation pumps:
motor
wet end
control system
dosing system
piping
pressure side elements:
chemical feeders
flow meters
heating systems
pressure filters
return inlets
separation tanks
suction side elements:
collection or balance tanks
covers
gutters
integrated cleaning system
main drains
skimmers
vacuum filters
vacuum fittings
vacuum gauges
valves:
ball
butterfly
distribution
gate
multi-port: check, globe, rotary and slide
system types:
direct suction
overflow.
Swimming pool and spa filtration systems may include:
filter mode:
pressure filter
vacuum filter
filter types:
cartridge
diatomaceous earth
sand
cartridge filters:
depth penetration filters
surface filters
diatomaceous earth:
media types
pressure diatomaceous filters
regenerative filters
vacuum diatomaceous filters
sand filters:
media:
glass
sand
zeolite
types:
gravity sand filters
high rate sand filters
horizontal modular high rate sand filters
multi-cell high rate sand filters
rapid rate sand filters
vacuum high rate sand filters.
Tools and equipment may include:
communications equipment
computer and software
hand tools
ladders
personal protective equipment
power tools.
Risks and hazards may 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
hydraulic entrapment
inadequate ventilation
manual handling
non-compliance with building codes and regulations
personal health hazards
plant and equipment hazards
pressure
trips and falls
water hazards.
Personal protective equipment may include:
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.
Routine servicing may include:
adjustments
cleaning
confirming operation
identifying leaks
identifying worn parts
inspecting
lubricating
programming automated systems
replacing worn parts
routine repairs
testing.
Faults may include:
air leakages
broken or missing drain covers
cavitation
circulation equipment damage or malfunction
debris
filters:
filtration equipment damage or malfunction
flow rate to pool below minimum required and low influent pressure
high filter pressure
ineffective filtration
pool water is not clear or clean
sand and diatomaceous earth
sand in waste water
short filter cycles
sizing
suction
unfiltered water returning to pool
flow velocity through main drain
inadequate flow rate
inadequate turnover rate
ineffective removal of surface water
leaks
motors:
fail to start
noisy
overheating
pump:
no line pressure
pump fails to prime
water quality.
Routine repairs may include:
circulation system:
motors and pumps:
repair non-electrical components
valves:
repair non-electrical and low voltage equipment
replace valve
piping:
check pipe sizing for correct flow
general pressure testing
replace piping
filtration system:
clean components and media
replace components
service and replace media
service components.

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 carrying out routine maintenance of swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications to carry out routine maintenance of swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems
apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including using personal protective clothing and equipment
carry out routine maintenance activities on the circulation and filtration systems of swimming pools and spas, including identifying faults and undertaking routine repairs in line with manufacturer instructions and client and enterprise requirements
report complex faults and repair requirements to relevant persons in line with enterprise requirements
restore work area to original condition and check swimming pool or spa and environs for safety hazards
ensure that waste is disposed of and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in line with WHS and enterprise requirements.
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:
swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systems
components
entrapment causes and mitigation measures.
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.