Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Accepted best practice principles

accepted practice adopted throughout the aquatic industry to minimize safety hazards or risks

relevant national, state/territory or local government regulations and guidelines

employer organisation's policies and procedures

Emergencies

hazardous release of chlorine gas

Pre-operational safety checks

calculating working duration

visual checks of equipment

equipment is stored ready for emergency use

Routine checks

are limited to fundamental/basic actions of unlicensed person

integrity of self-contained breathing apparatus (visible inspection)

according to aquatic facilities maintenance schedule

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria, in particular the ability to
identify the factors that could contribute to an emergency that would require the use of self-contained breathing apparatus in an aquatic facility
operate self-contained breathing apparatus according to approved standards
check self-contained breathing apparatus for faults
report faults to appropriate personnel

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Organisation's policies and procedures
Relevant occupational health and safety, government and industry regulations and legislative requirements
Hazards of Chlorine gas
Chemical handling procedures
Basic physiology of respiration
Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
Required skills
First aid treatment procedures related to aquatic centre chemical accidents
Communication skills to record rest results and report irregularities and/or faults

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
an aquatic facility that used chlorine gas
effectively simulated work environment that has been approved by the Health Department
Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) should
be competent in this unit
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment: BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of community recreation in Australia. For valid and reliable assessment the community recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)