Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct pool water tests, record test results and make visual ongoing checks.
This unit applies to those working as pool attendants or aquatic operators in aquatic environments, such as council or commercially operated aquatic and leisure centres. Work is performed according to public health regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures, and relevant legislation.
Work may be carried out under supervision or with some autonomy, depending on the individual situation and job role.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Conduct pool water tests. | 1.1 Complete routine pool water tests according to public health regulatory requirements. 1.2 Interpret test results and compare with public health regulatory requirements. 1.3 Identify and report pool water test irregularities to appropriate personnel for corrective action. 1.4 Respond to contamination incidents within scope of own role. 1.5 Conduct regular sample collection and initiate corrective actions as required. 1.6 Perform regular visual checks of pool water quality, identify issues and initiate corrective actions when required. |
2. Record test results. | 2.1 Record pool water test results accurately. 2.2 Update swimming pool log according to aquatic facility specifications. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
test pool water for the following on a minimum of four separate occasions:
free chlorine and/or total bromine
total chlorine
combined chlorine
pH
total alkalinity
cyanuric acid
calcium hardness
total hardness
temperature
perform routine visual checks for pool water quality.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
legislation and organisational policies and procedures:
public health regulatory requirements in the local area
health acts
infectious diseases regulations
dangerous goods act and regulations
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
environmental legislation
local government regulation
roles, responsibilities and limitations of own role
pool water chemistry terms and their meaning:
pH levels
alkalinity
chlorine and or bromine
temperature
calcium hardness
types of pool water tests, their purpose and testing procedures
visual checks made by pool attendants
equipment and resources used for testing pool water quality
responses to contamination incidents.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a workplace or simulated aquatic facility with an operating pool.
Assessment must ensure use of:
pool water testing apparatus
public health regulatory documentation
organisational policies and procedures.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
conduct regular pool water tests within industry realistic timeframes.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Sectors
Community Recreation
Competency Field
Aquatics