Required skills

communication skills to report chemical incidents to appropriate persons in line with enterprise and legislative requirements

decisionmaking and problemsolving skills to assess risks and determine safe storage arrangements for swimming pool and spa chemicals

literacy skills to read and interpret material safety data sheets manufacturer instructions safety symbols and signs government regulations and codes of practice in relation to the handling transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals

numeracy skills to maintain chemical storage inventory records

research skills to identify and locate documents and information on the safe handling transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals

technology skills to enter and retrieve data from electronic chemical storage inventory systems

timemanagement skills to implement riskcontrol measures and emergency action plans

Required knowledge

chemical disposal principles

chemicalsafety principles

chemical storage requirements

chemical storage inventory and records systems

purpose

types

commonwealth state or territory and local government legislation and regulations impacting on the handling transport and storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals related to

dangerous goods

environment protection

health

licensing requirements in relation to chemical transport and storage

work health and safety

waste disposal

handling transport and storage requirements for different types of swimming pool and spa chemicals

processes for clearing and cleaning up spillages and leakages

requirements for disposal of excess unwanted and outofdate swimming pool and spa chemicals

requirements for disposal of used chemical containers

swimming pool and spa chemicals

reactive material hazards

emergency action plans

fire fighting

incident reporting procedures

reactive properties of swimming pool and spa chemicals

risk triggers

improper mixing

wetting

risk control measures

chemicals including safe chemical use principles and compliance with labels and instructions

dust prevention

fire prevention

keep swimming pool and spa chemicals dry

staff training

ventilation

types

algaecides

balancers

clarifiers and flocculants

oxidisers

sanitisers

specialised chemicals used in swimming pools and spas

water balancing chemicals

uses

types and uses of personal protective equipment used in handling and transport of swimming pool and spa chemicals

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 offsite 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 CPP Property Services Training Package

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

Information mayinclude:

Swimming pool and spa chemicals may include:

Situations in which swimming pool and spa chemicals may become hazardous may include:

Risks may include:

Risk control measures may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Appropriate storage methods are those that:

Chemical storage may include:

Chemical storage inventory and records mayinclude: