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Investigate and prepare swimming pool site

Investigate and prepare swimming pool site

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCSPS4001
State Code
OCM20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare a site for swimming pool construction. It includes investigating the site to confirm site levels and pool height and supervising the excavation. This unit applies to a range of contexts and reflects the role of those who are responsible for preparing sites for the installation or construction of:private swimming pools public swimming pools, including:hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise poolswading and receiving pools associated with water slideswave pools.This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks, and their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate site conditions.
  • 1.1 Read and interpret relevant site and swimming pool construction information from plans, specifications, codes and standards.
  • 1.2 Interpret and apply work health and safety and environmental requirements.
  • 1.3 Evaluate site access, delivery service requirements and space for storage of materials.
  • 1.4 Apply relevant WHS regulations and codes when locating and preparing for work near existing underground and overhead services.
  • 1.5 Assess and resolve site issues that may impact pool construction.
  • 1.6 Calculate amount of excavation spoil and plan the removal.
2 Prepare site for pool excavation.
  • 2.1 Prepare procedures for onsite and public safety during project work.
  • 2.2 Design site access and egress and arrange temporary site fencing.
  • 2.3 Set out pool position, finish height of pool and depth of excavation from Australian Height Datum (AHD).
  • 2.4 Organise plant, machinery and equipment for the excavation process.
3 Coordinate and manage excavation.
  • 3.1 Check local government and certifier approval and detail drawings to confirm structural requirements.
  • 3.2 Oversee the excavation process ensuring adherence to plan specifications and safety requirements.
  • 3.3 Examine soil stability and take necessary steps to avoid soil collapse.
  • 3.4 Verify soil compaction complies with soil test report, standards and codes.
4 Prepare site for pool construction.
  • 4.1 Oversee the removal of excess soil and cleaning of public areas.
  • 4.2 Prepare site for delivery of swimming pool construction materials.
  • 4.3 Complete necessary documentation and notify relevant person of next stage of pool construction.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGC9 CPC40820 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building Qualification