Swimming Pool Plant
Operation
Recognition of Current
Competency
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:
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k.
Roles and Responsibilities in Pool Operations
Microbiology and Public Health in Swimming Pool Plant Operations
Swimming Pool Disinfection
Swimming Pool Disinfection – Safety and Operational Issues
Filtration – The Second Barrier of Protection
Pumps and Pumping
Pool Water Chemistry
Monitoring Pool Water Quality - Issues of Importance
Monitoring Pool Water Quality – Test Procedures and Automatic Controllers
Water Balance in Pool Operations
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.
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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 email ___________________________________________________________________________
Assessor/ Recommender’s contact phone (__________) ________________________________________________________
Signed ____________________________________________________________ Date ________/________/_____________
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If box 1,2 or 3 above is selected, please attach evidence.
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.
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2. Record results.
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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.
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.
Operation aquatic facility plant and equipment
1.
Conduct routine
checks.
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Maintain and
manage aquatic
facility plant and
equipment.
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Initiate corrective
action.
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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.
Maintain pool water quality
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Conduct pool
water quality
tests.
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Apply water
quality principles.
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Document action
taken.
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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.
Implement aquatic facility plant and equipment maintenance program
1.
Maintain aquatic facility
plant and equipment.
2.
Diagnose faults.
3.
Respond to failed or unsafe
aquatic facility plant and
equipment.
4.
Review maintenance
program.
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Identify workplace
emergency procedures.
2.
Respond to an emergency.
3.
Coordinate and monitor
participant response.
 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.
 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.
 Erect clear and noticeable warning signs around aquatic facility plant
and equipment that is being repaired.
 Carry out repairs within designated responsibility according to
manufacturer's recommendations and standards, public health
regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
 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
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Identify relevant organisation policies and 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.
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.
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.
Undertake risk analysis of activities
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Establish the context of the
risk analysis.
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Identify risks associated with
an activity.
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Conduct risk analysis of an
activity.
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Undertake risk assessment
of an activity.
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Treat risks associated with
an activity.
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Monitor and review the risk
management of an activity.
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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.
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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 www.usi.gov.au 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
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M
Day
2.
Gender
M
Y
Y
Month
Y
Were you born in Australia?
Male
Y
Yes
Female
No
Year
CONTACT DETAILS
Home Phone
Mobile
Street Address
City/ Suburb
State
Country
Postcode
Email Address
Mail Address
This is your postal address (Please state *as above* if same as residential address)
City/ Suburb
3.
State
PO Box
Country
Postcode
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Do you identify yourself in any of the following ethnic groups? (Tick all that apply)
Aboriginal
4.
Torres Strait Islander
South Sea Islander
None of these
EMPLOYMENT
Employment Status – Of the following categories, which best describes your current employment status? (Tick ONE box only.)
5.
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
LANGUAGE
Do you speak language/s at home other than ENGLISH?
Please specify the main language spoken at home
No (Go to Question 6)
Yes
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
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)
Year 8 or lower
Did not go to school
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
Certificate III or Trade Certificate
Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
Certificate II
Diploma or Associate Diploma
Certificate I
Certificate IV or Advanced Certificate
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
To start my own business
I wanted extra skills for my job
To try for a different career
To get into another course of study
9.
Other reasons (specify below)
DISCLOSURE
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?
Hearing/Deaf
Vision
Intellectual
Mental Illness
Physical
Medical Condition
Learning
Acquired Brain Impairment
11.
Yes
No
Other (specify below
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Name
Phone
Relationship (e.g. Parent, Friend etc.)
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 DECLARAT ION ASCTA, in conj unction w ith 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:
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As a coach or teacher of swimming who may be appointed or seeking appointment (whether employed, contracted or otherwise) for reward
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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
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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:
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A Prohibited Person Declaration has not been signed, or
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Where this declaration reveals the person is a Prohibited Person
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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:
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Date:
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Parent/Guardian Signature (If under 18): ___________________________________________________
Date:
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Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association RTO 20948
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