Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPSPS3009A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain swimming pool and spa stock

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSPS3009A - Maintain swimming pool and spa stock
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to maintain a stock-control system for swimming pool and spa stock. It includes sourcing and requisitioning stock, receiving and storing stock, controlling stock levels, collecting and disposing of stock waste, and responding to emergency situations involving hazardous stock.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the work of swimming pool and spa technicians engaged in servicing domestic, commercial and public swimming pools and spas.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Source and requisition swimming pool and spa stock
  • Stock requirements are identified in line with enterprise procedures.
  • Information on stock availability, cost and delivery capacity is obtained in line with enterprise procedures.
  • Approval for stock orders to meet stock maintenance requirements is obtained from relevant person in line with enterprise procedures.
  • Orders for stock items are placed with suppliers in line with enterprise procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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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 maintaining a stock-control system for swimming pool and spa stock.

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

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

apply enterprise policies, standards and guidelines, industry legislation and codes of practice in regard to swimming pool and spa stock-control tasks, including:

identifying and storing products

implementing procurement and stocktaking procedures

maintaining storage conditions

locating and storing products

applying risk-management procedures to minimise errors

maintaining stock-control records

safely and legally disposing of waste

follow contingency control procedures, including procedures for returning products to supplier or manufacturer and procedures for receiving returned goods from clients

apply WHS practices

maintain housekeeping standards in the stores area

plan and carry out work to meet stock-control requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site 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 products

stock control

swimming pool and spa chemical safety

safe stock-disposal methods.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

seek approval for stock orders and confirm working stock levels

report discrepancies; unacceptable quality; and expired, damaged and returned stock

decision-making and problem-solving skills to address stock discrepancies

literacy skills to read, interpret and complete requisition and delivery documentation

numeracy skills to support stock taking and reconciliation activities

research skills to identify and locate information on cost of swimming pool and spa products and services

technology skills to use electronic means of completing, filing and transmitting stock-control documentation

time-management skills to receive and store stock in a timely manner

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 swimming pool and spa stocks and supplies related to:

chemicals

dangerous goods

emergencies

private and public swimming pools and spas

product recall

work health and safety (WHS)

enterprise policies, protocols and procedures relating to stock control, including:

emergency situations

ordering and receiving stock

product return and recall

stock control

stock security

stocktake

waste stock

HAZCHEM code system

WHS and environmental management issues relating to the handling and disposal of stock

stock layout and storage locations and conditions for stock items

stock databases and information systems to support management of supplier information and goods requisition

stocks of swimming pool and spa chemicals:

documentation requirements

emergency response procedures

equipment types and functions

handling and storage requirements

hazards and risks of storing, preparing, using and disposing of chemicals

injury, dangerous occurrence and incident reporting requirements

legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards applicable for securing, storing, using and disposing of chemicals

product knowledge, including manufacturer specifications for equipment and chemicals being used

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure from chemicals

types of swimming pool and spa chemicals

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Stock may include:

components, spare parts and consumable items for swimming pool and spa systems:

circulation and filtration

cleaning and vacuuming

dosing

heating

lighting

spas and associated spa equipment

swimming pool and spa chemicals

swimming pool and spa toys and accessories

water testing kits.

Stock requirements mayinclude:

requirements for swimming pool and spa:

department

service van

shop

warehouse.

Storage conditions may include:

correct storage of swimming pool and spa chemicals and other hazardous substances

humidity

light

location

security

shelf loadings

temperature

ventilation.

Stock-control procedures may include:

aiding stock selection

keeping stock undamaged

maintaining current shelf labels

maintaining storage conditions

monitoring expiry dates

rotating stock.

Disposal procedures may include:

correct disposal of swimming pool and spa chemicals and other hazardous substances

disposal service

return to supplier

safe destruction, according to enterprise policy, legislative requirements and environmental protection guidelines.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Stock requirements are identified in line with enterprise procedures. 
Information on stock availability, cost and delivery capacity is obtained in line with enterprise procedures. 
Approval for stock orders to meet stock maintenance requirements is obtained from relevant person in line with enterprise procedures. 
Orders for stock items are placed with suppliers in line with enterprise procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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