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Drain and acid wash swimming pools and spas

Drain and acid wash swimming pools and spas

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSPS4014
State Code
AXF03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to drain and acid wash swimming pools and spas.This unit is suitable for swimming pool and spa technicians who work independently using specialised knowledge and skills to solve predictable and unpredictable problems when draining and acid washing swimming pools and spas in accordance with regulatory requirements in:private swimming pools and spaspublic swimming pools and spas, including:hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise poolswading and receiving pools associated with water slideswave pools.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory work health and safety (WHS), regulations and legislation that applies to the workplace. Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to swimming pool and spa technicians but vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.Service technicians are not permitted to undertake any installation, replacement, maintenance and repair functions that are restricted to licensed trades or occupations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess job requirements.
  • 1.1 Identify relevant Australian standards and regulatory, manufacturer and enterprise requirements related to draining and acid washing swimming pools and spas.
  • 1.2 Determine suitability of swimming pool or spa for acid washing.
  • 1.3 Review work instructions and confirm activities required.
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and assess and control risks in the work area in line with WHS and enterprise requirements
2 Acid wash pool or spa.
  • 2.1 Explain enterprise disclosure, disclaimer and acknowledgement documentation to client.
  • 2.2 Apply relevant regulations, Australian standards and manufacturer, client and enterprise requirements throughout swimming pool or spa draining and acid washing.
  • 2.3 Apply WHS and sustainability practices related to materials, equipment, and the surrounding environment during draining and acid washing.
  • 2.4 Handle, transport and store chemicals and dispose of waste safely in line with enterprise, manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.5 Respond to accident and emergency situations in line with WHS, legislative and enterprise requirements.
3 Complete work activities.
  • 3.1 Reinstate work area and swimming pool or spa to operational condition.
  • 3.2 Document and report procedures undertaken, and system and/or component malfunctions, faults, wear or damage identified.
  • 3.3 Advise relevant persons of work completion in line with enterprise procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE869 CPPSPS4014A Drain and acid wash swimming pools and spas Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEX0 CPP41319 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service Qualification