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Pool Plant Operator - Online

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Course Details

Cost:

$280.00 (includes the course only)

Please refer to our Refund Policy
Duration:

Students have 6 months in which to complete all aspects of the course - theory and practical.

3 month extensions (maximum of 2) are available for a set fee.
Unique Student Identifier (USI):

Students must obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) prior to enrolling in this course.  Please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/ for more information.
Course Accreditation:

This course is nationally recognised.
Delivery Mode

Online theory using a Learning Management System (LMS), practical tasks (access to a Plant Room is required), video assessment evidence is required.
Pre-Requisites

Nil
Physical Requirements

Nil
Assessment

Assessments will comprise:

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

Observe a qualified Pool Plant Operator complete pool water tests on 2 separate occasions. Under the supervision of a qualified Pool Plant Operator, complete pool water tests on 2 separate occasions. 

Assessment Task 3

Video Assessment - students must video and upload footage of themselves completing Pool Water Tests for Free and Total Chlorine, PH, Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness

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

Video Assessment - students must video and upload footage of themselves completing routine inspections of plant equipment

Develop and Implement Pool Water Maintenance Procedures

Assessment Task 1

Questions and Answers (Resources are available in the LMS Resource section to assist learners with questions.

Assessment Task 2

Video Assessment - students must video and upload footage of themselves completing a backwash

Assessment Task 3

Video Assessment - students must video and upload footage of themselves completing the task of vacuuming the pool.

Assessment Task 4

Video Assessment - students must video and upload footage of themselves responding to an emergency situation.

Apply Business Risk Management 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

This course is specifically designed for facilities in remote locations that require Pool Plant operations training for small numbers of staff or for people that prefer self-paced learning.

This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge required to make routine checks and complete minor maintenance on aquatic facility plant and equipment including water quality testing.

Upon successful completion, the student will receive a Statement of Attainment certificate.

Incorporating the Units of Competence

  •  SISCAQU001     Test Pool Water Quality
  •  SISCAQU003     Maintain Aquatic Facility Plant and Equipment
  •  SISCAQU004     Develop and Implement Pool Water Maintenance Procedures
  •   BSBOPS403      Apply Business Risk Management 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