Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.


Pools include all types which may be found in rehabilitation, community health, hospital, obstetric facilities:
Swimming pools
Hydrotherapy pools
Spas
Decorative pools and fountains
Animal pools


State and local government requirements may include:
Environmental protection agency guidelines
Local council regulations


Testing may include:
Chemical testing
Probes
Electronic metres


Equipment may include:
Pumps
Filtration equipment
Plant equipment
Automatic pool cleaners


Pool water quality refers to:
Levels of water treatment and chemical balance governed by local health regulations for the treatment of public swimming pool water


Faults and problems requiring routine maintenance may include:
Minor plumbing
Removing and repairing underwater light
Dredging
Cleaning may be either manual and/or automatic


Cleaning may include:
Removing debris and leaves
Vacuuming

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
Observation of workplace performance is essential for assessment of this unit
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Demonstration of the safe and effective preparation of chemicals and materials for the process used to maintain pool environments
Compliance with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
Compliance with organisation policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements
Tools, plant and equipment used safely and effectively


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
General materials relevant to pool maintenance process
Hand tools and power tools appropriate to pool maintenance process
Plant and equipment appropriate to pool maintenance
Suitable work area appropriate to pool maintenance
Material safety data sheets on all chemicals used in the pool maintenance process
Workplace health and safety policies
Job description


Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Role play simulation


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities