Pool Plant Operator - Online
This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge required to test and manage pool water quality, monitor and maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment and participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes..
Upon successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Incorporating the Units of Competence
- SISCAQU015 Test Pool Water Quality
- SISCAQU016 Manage Pool Water Quality
- SISCAQU017 Monitor and Maintain Aquatic Facility Plant and Equipment
- BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control Processes
Topics include:
- Pool Tests
- Regulations
- Responding to Contamination Incidents
- Record Keeping
- Chemical Balance of Pool Water
- Operation of Aquatic Facility Plant & Equipment
- Conducting Tests on Aquatic Facility Plant & Equipment
- Identifying Faults and Initiating Corrective Procedures
- Adjust Disinfectant Levels & Water Balance
Please refer to our Refund Policy
Students have 6 months in which to complete all aspects of the course - theory and practical.
3 month extensions (maximum of 3) are available for a set fee.
Students must obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to enrolling in this course. Please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ for more information.
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Assessments will comprise of using a Learning Management System (LMS) for the theory component and video assessment evidence. Access to a Plant Room for practical tasks is required.
Test Pool Water Quality
Assessment Task 1
Questions and Answers (Resources are available in the LMS Resource section to assist learners with questions)
Assessment Task 2
Under the supervision of a qualified Pool Plant Operator complete pool water tests on 2 separate occasions recognising discrepancies and recording the outcome. On one occassion, visually inspect the pool water for a contamination incident.
Assessment Task 3
Video Assessments - students must video and upload footage of themselves completing:
A. Pool water tests for Free and Total Chlorine, pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness and Total Dissolved Solids.
B. Identify and respond to a water contamination incident
Monitor and Maintain Aquatic Facility Plant and Equipment
Assessment Task 1
Questions and Answers (Resources are available in the LMS Resource section to assist learners with questions).
Assessment Task 2
Under the supervision of a qualified Pool Plant Operator demonstrate the key requirements for a routine inspection of various types of pool plant.
Assessment Task 3
Video Assessment - students must video and upload footage of themselves completing periodic routine inspections of plant equipment, a backwash and vacuuming the pool.
Manage Pool Water Quality
Assessment Task 1
Questions and Answers (Resources are available in the LMS Resource section to assist learners with questions.
Assessment Task 2
Written Assessment - students must prepare a documented schedule covering 1 monthly period for chemical and microbiological montioring.
Assessment Task 3
Case Studies - students must complete 2 water imbalance and 2 water contamination case studies.
Assessment Task 4
Video Assessment - students must video and upload footage of themselves using safe work practices and manufacturer instructions to handle chemicals when treating pool water.
Participate in WHS Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control Processes
Assessment Task 1
Questions and Answers (Resources are available in the LMS Resource section to assist learners with questions).
Assessment Task 2
Complete a practical activity based on applying risk management processes.