Some things you should know before you enrol for training with SPASA.

ENROLMENT PROCESS


If you are interested in learning about our Start to Finish Enrolment Process please click here. This document covers all of the need to know information regarding our enrolment process. For further information see below or click here.

UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER

All students will require a Unique Student Identifier. If you do not already have a USI, you can create one online here.

STUDENT FACILITIES

For students who are unable to attend our training rooms, we offer flexible, self-paced distance learning options. However, SPASA has a dedicated, fully equipped training facility at our North Parramatta office which can cater for classes of up to 25 students. Our training room has:

  • Full audio and visual capabilities 
  • Whiteboard
  • Wi-fi internet access
  • For hands-on training and practical assessment, our training facilities provide an extensive range of pool and spa equipment such as pumps and filters
  • Access to the complete Australian Standards library  
  • Kitchen facilities including tea and coffee making.

YOUR TRAINERS AND ASSESSORS

SPASA trainers and assessors are highly skilled and experienced industry professionals and subject matter experts. As per the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) requirements, SPASA Trainer and Assessors:

  • have the necessary training and assessment competencies determined by the National Quality Council or its successors; and
  • have the relevant vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered or assessed, and
  • can demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training / assessment being undertaken, and
  • continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/ assessor competence.
  • this includes a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as a minimum and are all actively working within the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry as builders, service technicians and business owners.

STUDY MATERIALS

The majority of SPASA training is delivered off site, for you to study at your own pace. SPASA will supply learner guides (in PDF format) and additional learning resources, where required. Some of your training or assessment may require you to conduct additional research, usually online. 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Applicants to SPASA courses are provided with a Student Handbook.  The purpose of the Student Handbook is to provide a quick reference to SPASA’s training policies and procedures, including the learners rights and responsibilities as a student. View the Student Handbook.

CREDIT AND RECOGNITION

Each qualification provides opportunity for flexibility in assessment pathways. These pathways can be tailored to the individual. For example, pathways may include RPL, training and assessment, credit transfer or a blend of these. Assessment tools are used to gather evidence about a student’s competence.

Regardless of the pathway and your personalised training and assessment plan, SPASA's assessment tools are developed in line with the requirements of the relevant Training Packages and the Australian Qualifications Framework.

For more information about Credit and Recognition, see the SPASA RPL and Credit Transfer Policy.

LANGUAGE LITERACY AND NUMERACY (LLN)

All students are expected to have medium to high language, literacy and numeracy skills to be able to complete SPASA’s training programs. This means the likelihood of a student with low language, literacy and numeracy skills being accepted onto the course, is extremely rare.

Ultimately it is the choice of the participant as to whether or not they proceed with the enrolment. In a situation where SPASA has advised against proceeding until LLN skills reach an appropriate level, SPASA will not be obliged to offer the student a refund or a credit toward participating in a training course at a later date.

For more information, please refer to SPASA Language, Literacy and Numeracy Policy.

PRIVACY POLICY

In the course of its training services, SPASA may collect information from students or persons seeking to enrol into a SPASA program, either electronically or in hard copy format, including information that personally identifies individual users. SPASA may also record various communications between individuals and SPASA.  

SPASA will only collect information that is required for the purposes of administration of a student’s education, or in order to meet government reporting requirements.

STUDENT SUPPORT

We understand that at times you may require additional services outside of our area of expertise.  A range of services and professional associations including personal and career advisory/counselling services may be available. For most services we can contact the provider on your behalf, or you can self-refer. If you require us to contact one of the services listed on your behalf please talk to your Trainer, or contact SPASA Training on 1800 802 482.

COURSE FEES

All Full Qualifications require an initial fee of $1500 (except approved Smart and Skilled students) to be paid at the time of enrolment, with the remaining balance payable over the next 5 months in equal monthly payments.

Please note: SPASA will not issue any certificates until all fees have been paid.

All short-course/workshop registrations require payment in full, prior to commencement of the course. 

To enrol in a SPASA course or qualification is easy, simply fill in the course enrolment form, attach your colour identification documents and submit it via one of the following:

SCAN & EMAIL:      training@spasa.com.au
POST TO:                  1/33 Daking St, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Online Enrolment:   

Applicants can download the enrolment form from the SPASA website and email it to SPASA. Once SPASA receives your enrolment form, a member of our team will contact you to discuss your options. This will include ensuring you are enrolling in the correct program (for example - should you be seeking a Swimming Pool Builder or Service licence), through to discussing with you the various methods of achieving your desired outcome (training, RPL, credit transfer etc.).

ENQUIRIES:

Applicants can call SPASA to enquire about courses on offer and answer any questions you may have. Once SPASA has determined which course is appropriate it will then send you the necessary enrolment documentation and other materials for your consideration. Once your payment has been processed, you will be assigned a trainer who will contact you directly, to develop your personalised training plan.

Throughout the duration of your training, your trainer will become your main point of contact and will support your training and assessment through to completion. If you have any other concerns or feedback, you are encouraged to contact SPASA on 1800 802 482 or email training@spasa.com.au

We will then send you the necessary enrolment documentation and other materials. Once your payment has been processed, you will be assigned a trainer who will contact you directly, to develop your personalised training plan.

If you have any other concerns or feedback, you are encouraged to contact SPASA Training on 1800 802 482 or email the Training Manager