Swimming Pool Plant Operation. Recognition of Current Competency

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1 Swimming Pool Plant Operation Recognition of Current Competency

2 Swimming Pool Plant Operation Program Recognition of Current Competency To be assessed as competent as a Pool Plant Operator a person has to prove they have the essential technical knowledge and skills to competently operate and maintain a swimming pool, be it a large aquatic facility, a public pool or a backyard/domestic pool. Documentary evidence needs to be submitted showing that you have competence in the following general areas: a. Roles and Responsibilities in Pool Operations b. Microbiology and Public Health in Swimming Pool Plant Operations c. Swimming Pool Disinfection d. Swimming Pool Disinfection Safety and Operational Issues e. Filtration The Second Barrier of Protection f. Pumps and Pumping g. Pool Water Chemistry h. Monitoring Pool Water Quality - Issues of Importance i. Monitoring Pool Water Quality Test Procedures and Automatic Controllers j. Water Balance in Pool Operations k. Pool Problems The areas listed above relate to the attached units of competence. You must show evidence in every element of each unit. Number all the evidence you attach and place the number of each item of evidence in the first box of each unit/ element. In some instances a single item of evidence may cover a multiplicity of units. Should you not be able to provide evidence the alternate ASCTA may offer you upon your request is 106 multiple choice answers which require you to achieve 80% to pass. Cost: The cost of submitting the initial RCC application is $40. This covers the cost of examining all documentation and cross checking evidence, making a determination and advising you of the outcome. Should the outcome be fully successful a further fee for the issuing of the Statement of Attainment and registration of your competence of $200 will be payable. Alternately the full course can be undertaken as self-paced learning (correspondence and on the job assessment) for $330. If you are deemed competent in only some units, the areas of identified deficiency will be notified to you, with strategies of what evidence you may be able to provide to gain competence or the cost of studying only these required units of the Program will be advised.

3 On the Job Competency Assessment SIGN OFF. RCC Applicants must complete the following as part of their competency verification: Your First Name Last Name Date of assessment / / Venue of assessment Assessor or recommender must tick a selection and fully complete the boxes below and over: A person who observes the Pool Plant Operator Trainee undertaking the monitoring and maintenance of pool water quality and the operation of aquatic facility plant and equipment in a practical On the Job situation and meets one of the following criteria may sign off on the Competency Assessment as indicated in the On the Job Checklist (overleaf). I hold a current Statement of Attainment with SISCAQU201A, SISCAQU303A, SISCAQU304A, SISCAQU305A, SISXEMR201A and SISXRSK301A or equivalent (Pool Plant Operations certificate) and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment copies of which are attached or have been previously supplied and have assessed the Trainee as competent for accreditation based upon the Competency Checklist. I hold a current Statement of Attainment with SISCAQU201A, SISCAQU303A, SISCAQU304A, SISCAQU305A, SISXEMR201A and SISXRSK301A or equivalent (Pool Plant Operations certificate) a copy of which is attached and recommend the Trainee be considered for accreditation based in part upon my review of the Pool Plant Operator Trainee against the Competency Checklist. I am the Pool Manager or council officer responsible for aquatic facilities and recommend the Trainee be considered for accreditation based in part upon my review of the Pool Plant Operator Trainee against the Competency Checklist. I have attached evidence of position such as a copy of my business card, letter from council on letterhead or employment ID. Sorry, no evidence = no accreditation and documentation returned to the Trainee. I am accredited with ASCTA as a coach or teacher with a minimum of 2 years experience and recommend the Trainee be considered for accreditation based in part upon my review of the Pool Plant Operator Trainee against the Competency Checklist (accreditation will be verified). A recommendation will not be considered as the final determination of competency. Recommendations are subject to verification by an authorising Assessor who will ultimately make the determination of competency based on the accumulated evidence such as the recommendation, the theory assignments submitted, the log sheets, Practical sign-off and other evidence provided or collected. Based upon my assessment/ review of the Pool Plant Operations Trainee monitoring and maintaining pool water quality and operating aquatic facility plant and equipment in a practical On the Job situation, I am of the opinion that the Trainee is of the standard expected in all aspects of a Pool Operations as indicated in the Competency Checklist (overleaf). Assessor/ Recommender s name Assessor/ Recommender s Assessor/ Recommender s contact phone ( ) Signed Date / / If box 1,2 or 3 above is selected, please attach evidence.

4 Pool Plant Operations Competency Checklist The Assessor or Recommender is able to answer Yes as indicated by a to all items on the checklist. Monitor pool water quality 1. Conduct pool water tests. Complete routine pool water tests according to public health regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. Compare and interpret pool water test results with public health regulatory requirements. Report pool water test irregularities to aquatic facility or to service personnel for corrective action. Respond to contamination incidents according to public health regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. Perform continual visual checks of pool water quality and initiate corrective actions. 2. Record results. Record routine pool water test results according to aquatic facility specifications and public health regulatory requirements. Update swimming pool log according to aquatic facility specifications and organisational policies and procedures. 1. Conduct routine checks. 2. Maintain and manage aquatic facility plant and equipment. 3. Initiate corrective action. Operation aquatic facility plant and equipment Perform routine inspections of aquatic facility plant and equipment according to public health regulatory requirements. Conduct routine checks of electrical and plumbing appliances according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. Carry out routine maintenance of aquatic facility plant and equipment using appropriate resources according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. Monitor use and condition of equipment and facility according to established routines and procedures. Record equipment and facility use and document any conditions that require further action according to organisational policies and procedures. Isolate and report faults and irregularities according to organisational policies and procedures. Remove, replace and repair faulty and defective equipment or facilities, within designated responsibility and according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. Notify aquatic facility or service personnel of faults and any corrective actions initiated. Record action taken according to organisational policies and procedures and public health regulatory requirements. 1. Conduct pool water quality tests. 2. Apply water quality principles. 3. Document action taken. Maintain pool water quality Complete routine pool water tests according to public health regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. Monitor pool water test results according to public health regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures. Develop and implement schedules for pool water microbiological testing according to organisational policies and procedures and public health regulatory requirements. Anticipate bather loading and implement corrective actions with appropriate personnel to maintain pool water quality. Develop and implement safe processes for using chemicals to maintain disinfectant levels and chemical balance of pool water according to public health regulatory requirements. Carry out water treatment procedures according to the aquatic facility's operating plan for the treatment of pool water. Calculate the amount of chemicals required to correct chemical imbalances in pool water according to public health regulatory requirements. Use chemical dosing equipment for the treatment of pool water according to the manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures. Record pool water test results according to organisational policies and procedures and public health regulatory requirements. Record any corrective action taken according to organisational policies and procedures and public health regulatory requirements.

5 1. Maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment. Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program Carry out regular monitoring of aquatic facility plant and equipment condition. Identify potential problems with plant and equipment and record details according to organisational policies and procedures. Implement preventative maintenance systems for aquatic facility plant and equipment for the long-term protection of assets according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications. 2. Diagnose faults. Erect clear and noticeable warning signs around aquatic facility plant and equipment that is being repaired. Assess failed or unsafe aquatic facility plant and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. Identify faults and, where possible, determine the underlying cause. 3. Respond to failed or unsafe aquatic facility plant and Erect clear and noticeable warning signs around aquatic facility plant and equipment that is being repaired. equipment. Carry out repairs within designated responsibility according to manufacturer's recommendations and standards, public health regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 4. Review maintenance program. Take defective equipment and or facilities out of operation according to organisational policies and procedures. Make arrangements for required repairs to be carried out by qualified and or licensed contractors according to relevant legislation. Record actions taken according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation. Evaluate maintenance program to ensure short- and long-term maintenance requirements of the facility are met. Schedule maintenance activities to minimise disruption to facility users and ensure that supplies are available. Integrate maintenance program with asset acquisition and disposal plans. Identify and use acceptable alternative maintenance methods to maintain cost-effective program as required. Respond to emergency situations 1. Identify workplace Identify relevant organisation policies and procedures. emergency procedures. Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations. Identify personnel responsible for the appropriate area. Identify location and use of emergency equipment as required. Identify exits and assembly points. 2. Respond to an emergency. Report workplace emergency situations to appropriate personnel. Use communication systems during the emergency. Follow instructions from appropriate personnel during the emergency. Select and use emergency equipment where appropriate. 3. Coordinate and monitor participant response. Convey emergency instructions to participants in the activity and colleagues. Identify and implement strategies for group control and remove participants and colleagues from danger. Monitor the condition and location of participants. Provide information on developments to participants.

6 1. Establish the context of the risk analysis. 2. Identify risks associated with an activity. 3. Conduct risk analysis of an activity. 4. Undertake risk assessment of an activity. 5. Treat risks associated with an activity. 6. Monitor and review the risk management of an activity. Undertake risk analysis of activities Access the organisation s records for the activity and location. Obtain applicable technical documentation. Access and clarify risk-evaluation criteria, as determined by the organisation s risk-management policy and plan. Identify and document potential sources of risk for the specific activity and location. Consider and document areas of impact on the organisation. Consider and document possible causes of risk and hazards. Determine existing organisational controls for each risk according to Work Health and Safety legislation and industry best practice guidelines and standards. Assess the likelihood of any given risk turning into an accident, injury or loss. Assess the consequences of particular incidents in order to determine the degree of emphasis to be placed on the risk. Analyse the likelihood and consequences of particular risks and classification of risk. Compare the level of risk established during the analysis process with previously established risk-evaluation criteria. Rank or prioritise risks for further action, taking account of the wider context of the risk. Consider the objectives of the organisation and the extent of opportunity which could result from taking the risk. Accept risks that fall into the low or acceptable categories without further treatment. Identify specific risk-treatment options applicable to risks that fall outside the low or acceptable categories. Evaluate risk-treatment options according to the organisation s riskmanagement plan. Document the activity-specific risk-treatment plan. Implement the risk-treatment plan prior to and during the activity. Document risk analysis, evaluation and treatment options. Monitor risks and the effectiveness of the risk-treatment plan. Repeat the risk analysis of the activity regularly to ensure the risktreatment plan remains relevant. Make changes to the conduct of an activity, where required, in accordance with review recommendations. Implement recommendations of the organisation s risk audit in future risk analysis of the activity.

7 PPOP Enrolment Payment Details Enclosed is: Cheque Money Order Card Number Expiry Date / CCV (last 3 digits on the signature panel) Cardholder s Name as appears on the card Payable to ASCTA in the amount of $240* # Date / / Signature of cardholder # price valid to 31/12/16 GST Free * AUD$35 surcharge applies for overseas addresses. ASCTA ABN Direct Debit to ASCTA BSB Account Please ensure you complete payment details. Retain a copy as your tax invoice PO Box 158 Beerwah Qld (0) (0) _poolplantoperators@ascta.com Office Hours Monday Friday 8.30 am 4.30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time Total Course Cost $240* * Valid till 31/12/2016

8 POOL PLANT OPERATORS STUDENT ENROLMENT PLEASE PROVIDE AN ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS FORM PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS AND PRINT CLEARLY 1. STUDENT ENROLMENT Unique Student Identifier (USI) IT IS MANDATORY TO PROVIDE A USI Log onto to create your USI. In the Manage Permissions area, provide ASCTA s RTO number 20948, then select an expiry period of 5 years. First Name Middle Name/s Surname (The name/s MUST match the details shown on the form of ID used to create your USI.) Date of Birth Gender Were you born in Australia? D D M M Y Y Y Y Male Female Yes No Day Month Year 2. CONTACT DETAILS Home Phone Mobile Street Address City/ Suburb State Country Postcode Address Mail Address This is your postal address (Please state *as above* if same as residential address) PO Box City/ Suburb State Country Postcode 3. CULTURAL DIVERSITY Do you identify yourself in any of the following ethnic groups? (Tick all that apply) Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander South Sea Islander None of these 4. EMPLOYMENT Employment Status Of the following categories, which best describes your current employment status? (Tick ONE box only.) Full-time employee Employed unpaid worker in a family business Part-time employee Unemployed seeking full time work Self employed not employing others Unemployed seeking part time work Employer Not employed not seeking employment 5. LANGUAGE Do you speak language/s at home other than ENGLISH? No (Go to Question 6) Yes Please specify the main language spoken at home Where English is NOT the main language spoken at home, please clarify how well you speak English? Very Well Well Not Well Not at All I Will Need Assistance 6. SCHOOLING What is your highest completed school level? Year 12 Year 11 Year 10 Year 9 or equivalent Year 8 or lower Did not go to school In which year did you complete that school level? Are you still attending school? No Yes If yes, provide VSN (Victorian Students) Or, provide LUI Number (Queensland Students)

9 7. PREVIOUS QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED Have you completed any of the following qualifications? No Yes (If yes, tick all that apply.) Bachelor Degree or Higher Degree Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree Diploma or Associate Diploma Certificate IV or Advanced Certificate Certificate III or Trade Certificate Certificate II Certificate I Certificates other than above 8. STUDY REASON Which BEST describes your main reason for undertaking this course? (Tick ONE box only) To develop my existing business It was a requirement of my job Other reasons (specify below) To start my own business To try for a different career 9. DISCLOSURE I wanted extra skills for my job To get into another course of study ASCTA and asctabranches; Swimming Australia and State Swimming Associations; ASCTA as an RTO including NCVER and AVETMISS compliance, may conduct surveys of past and existing students for customer satisfaction, or contact students for improvement and marketing purposes. If you have any objections to being contacted, please tick here. 10. DISABILITIES Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment, or long term condition? Yes No Hearing/Deaf Vision Intellectual Mental Illness Other (specify below Physical Medical Condition Learning Acquired Brain Impairment 11. EMERGENCY CONTACT Name Relationship (e.g. Parent, Friend etc.) Phone 12. PRIVACY STATEMENT Course Administrators are required to pass onto asctaaccreditation all student details. This information is required for accreditation and/or ASCTA membership and is disclosed to Swim Australia, ASCTA, Swimming Australia Ltd (SAL). Students may view personal data held by asctaaccreditation by requesting same in writing. Non identifying, statistical information is also provided to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. 13. STUDENT DECLARATION ASCTA, in conjunction with Swimming Australia Ltd (SAL) The SAL Member Welfare Policy makes it a breach of the policy for a Prohibited Person (defined as a person who has been convicted of a Serious Sex Offence) to work or seek work in the following roles: As a coach or teacher of swimming who may be appointed or seeking appointment (whether employed, contracted or otherwise) for reward As a volunteer appointed or seeking appointment, who will (or is likely to) come into contact with competitors or pupils under 18 years of age As a volunteer or paid person appointed or seeking appointment to a role in which that person is likely to have individual and unsupervised contact with competitors or pupils under 18 years of age (for example, a team manager) Coaches and Teachers of swimming applying to become members of ASCTA also become members of SAL (except for ASCTA Associate Members ) and must comply with SAL s Member and Child Welfare Policies. ASCTA reserves the right to reject a membership application of otherwise qualified persons (with the exception of Associate Member applications) if: A Prohibited Person Declaration has not been signed, or Where this declaration reveals the person is a Prohibited Person The SAL Member Welfare Policy defines a Serious Sex Offence to mean an offence involving sexual activity or acts of indecency including but not limited to Rape; Indecent assault; Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse; Sexual assault; Incest; Sexual penetration of child under the age of 16; Indecent act with child under the age of 16; Sexual relationship with child under the age of 16; Sexual offences against people with impaired mental functioning; Abduction and detention; Procuring sexual penetration by threats or fraud; Procuring sexual penetration of child under the age of 16; Bestiality; Soliciting acts of sexual penetration or indecent acts; Promoting or engaging in acts of child prostitution; Obtaining benefits from child prostitution; Possession of child pornography; Publishing child pornography and indecent articles If under the age of 18 years, this form must be signed by a parent/guardian to complete this enrolment. Student s Signature: Date: / / Parent/Guardian Signature (If under 18): Date: / / Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association RTO PO Box 158, Beerwah Qld 4519 T F