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.
Information mayinclude:
chemical labels
enterprise policies and procedures
hazardous material signs
material safety data sheets
swimming pool and spa chemical manufacturers.
Swimming pool and spa chemicals may include:
algaecides
balancers
clarifiers and flocculants
oxidisers
sanitisers
specialised chemicals used in swimming pools and spas
water balancing chemicals.
Situations in which swimming pool and spa chemicals may become hazardous may include:
chemical spills and leaks
decomposition over time
high humidity
inadequately ventilated storage areas for swimming pool and spa chemicals
mixing swimming pool and spa chemicals with incompatible materials
water wetting swimming pool and spa chemicals.
Risks may include:
chemicals:
bulk handling
compatibility
moisture
repackaged chemicals
storage
usage
used chemicals
environmental
fire
personal injuries:
contact with skin and eyes
ingestion
inhalation
manual handling injuries
toxic vapours.
Risk control measures may include:
avoid mixing swimming pool and spa chemicals
fire prevention
industrial housekeeping
keep swimming pool and spa chemicals dry
minimise dust generation
staff training
use personal protective equipment
ventilate chemical storage areas.
Personal protective equipment may include:
air purifying respirators
chemical goggles
face shields
liquid impervious apron or coveralls
liquid impervious boots
liquid impervious gloves.
Appropriate storage methods are those that:
prevent:
contact with people
contamination of the environment
cross-contamination of products
are in line with legislative and enterprise requirements.
Chemical storage may include:
commercial premises
domestic premises
service vans
shops
warehouses
yards.
Chemical storage inventory and records mayinclude:
electronic systems
paper-based systems.

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 demonstration of safe handling, transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals, including assessment of the risks and risk control measures associated with these activities.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals safely
maintain and use the personal protective equipment required for the safe handling, transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals
assess and respond to risks associated with the handling, transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals
follow emergency procedures for chemical spills and leaks
maintain storage areas and manifests for swimming pool and spa chemicals
demonstrate knowledge of the:
legislative, chemical manufacturer and enterprise requirements associated with swimming pool and spa chemicals
types of risks and risk control measures associated with swimming pool and spa chemicals
reactive properties of swimming pool and spa chemicals
types and uses of different swimming pool and spa chemicals.
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:
chemicals used in swimming pools and spas
chemical safety
the handling, transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals
legislation and codes of practice relevant to swimming pool and spa chemicals.
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.