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Maintain swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems

Maintain swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSPS3004
State Code
AXG39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/11/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/01/2019
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
07/01/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to carry out routine maintenance of swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems. It includes: preparing for and carrying out maintenance to swimming pool and spa circulation and filtration systemsassessing hazards and determining risk controls, including pool and spa safety barrierscompleting maintenance and minor repair activities, including work completion records.It applies to swimming pool and spa technicians, and related industry professionals and specialists, with limited supervisory responsibilities who perform their duties alone or as members of a team.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for routine maintenance of swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems.
  • 1.1 Review task requirements for routine maintenance of swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems.
  • 1.2 Review requirements of legislation relating to the task.
  • 1.3 Review work health and safety (WHS)requirements for the task, in accordance with safety plans, policies and safety data sheets (SDSs).
  • 1.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and determine and implement risk control measures including requirements for safety signage, barricade and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.5 Review environmental requirements for the task in accordance with environmental plans and legislative requirements.
  • 1.6 Inspect and assess swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems and environs for operational effectiveness and safe operation against normal operating criteria.
  • 1.7 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.
  • 1.8 Select materials for task and check against quality requirements.
2. Carry out routine maintenance of swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems.
  • 2.1 Carry out all work in accordance with task, workplace and legislative requirements.
  • 2.2 Implement identified risk control measures, including erecting safety signage and barricades, and fitting PPE.
  • 2.3 Carry out routine servicingof swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Identify faults in swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems and make routine repairs or report faults and requirements for repairs.
3. Complete maintenance of swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems.
  • 3.1 Reinstate serviced swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems to safe operational condition.
  • 3.2 Restore work area to original condition and check for and rectify or report safety hazards, dispose of waste in accordance with environmental requirements, and clean and store tools and equipment.
  • 3.3 Report for repair or replacement any malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems, environs, tools and equipment.
  • 3.4 Provide client with information on compliance with safety legislation of swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems and environs.
  • 3.5 Complete and store work completion documentation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE847 CPPSPS3004A Routinely maintain swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEC4 CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service Qualification