Required skills

communication skills to interact in an ethical manner with clients from diverse social economic and cultural backgrounds

decisionmaking and problemsolving skills that involve applying logical processes basic principles system knowledge and experience in conjunction with information in technical manuals to ensure efficient and accurate troubleshooting of faults

literacy skills to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications related to swimming pool and spa lighting systems

numeracy skills to perform calculations related to troubleshooting faults in swimming pool and spa lighting systems

research skills to identify and locate technical information on swimming pool and spa lighting systems

technology skills to use tools and equipment associated with installing fault finding repairing and commissioning swimming pool and spa lighting systems

Required knowledge

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety guidelines

commonwealth state or territory and local government legislation and regulations Australian standards and codes of practice impacting on the routine maintenance of swimming pools and spas related to

electrical regulations controlling conduct of electrical work

private and public swimming pools and spas

underwater lighting systems

work health and safety

electrical principles relevant to low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting systems

common wiring faults

electrical circuits

electrical drawings and diagrams

electrical safety principles

electrical test equipment

isolation and tagging procedures

low voltage theory for swimming pool and spa lighting system application including types of materials components and wiring systems

operation of low voltage electrical wiringlighting circuits and components relevant to the application

precautions to avoid side effects that could occur to ancillary systems from installation testing and repair operations

relationships between current voltage and resistance for a variety of given electrical circuits

testing procedures

wiring and lighting installation procedures

wiring and lighting repair procedures

wiring and lighting testing and faultfinding procedures

energy efficiency

energy consumption of different lighting systems

energy ratings

ways of maximising energy efficiency of swimming pool and spa lighting systems

low voltage swimming pool and spa lighting system

common faults

components

IPX rating of waterproofing and voltage limits for underwater lights

maintenance

operating principles of different lighting systems

procedures for replacement of bulbs and fuses

purpose of lighting system

types operation and servicing of lighting systems

fibreoptic

halogen

LED

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 installing and testing a swimming pool or spa lighting system and components and applying theoretical knowledge and advanced fault diagnostic skills to identify and repair faults in line with regulatory requirements This includes faults that are not covered fully by maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to

prepare for work and ensure it is conducted according to relevant regulatory and enterprise requirements

install and test swimming pool or spa lighting systems in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements

service swimming pool or spa lighting systems in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements

troubleshoot faults in swimming pool or spa lighting systems in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements

complete installation repair and service activities in coordination with relevant licensed personnel as required by regulatory and enterprise requirements

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 swimming pool and spa lighting systems

operating principles

components

faults and troubleshooting

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

Work instructions may include:

Relevant persons may include:

Swimming pool and spa lighting systems may include:

Tools, materials and equipment may include:

Risks and hazards may include:

Sustainability principles:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Service and maintenance requirements:

Replacement components may include:

Troubleshooting: