Swimming Pool & Spa Association

CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool & Spa Service

This is an entry-level qualification that provides the individual with the competencies required to routinely maintain swimming pools and spas in domestic, commercial and public settings.

Students who undertake this course will study via correspondance and complete the course at their own pace. You will have up to 2 years to complete the course and requires the completion of 18 units of competence made up of 12 core units plus 6 elective units.

Upon enrolment into the Full Delivery pathway each assessment will include Workplace Observations Checklists which will require sign off by a workplace supervisor. If you do not have access to a workplace observer you can contact your SPASA nominated trainer and make arrangements for the observations to be completed and verified by your SPASA trainer.

RPL - You may apply to have prior learning and experience recognised toward a qualification or units of competence for which you are enrolled.

SPASA recommends the following combination of units to meet the required training and employability outcomes.

Core Units:

BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development
CPPCMN3005 Complete client documentation
CPPDSM3009 Maintain workplace safety in the property industry
CPPSPS3001 Handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals safely
CPPSPS3002 Perform basic swimming pool and spa measurements and calculations
CPPSPS3003 Maintain swimming pools and spas
CPPSPS3004 Maintain swimming pools and spa water circulation and filtration systems
CPPSPS3005 Maintain swimming pools and spa dosing systems
CPPSPS3006 Maintain swimming pools and spa cleaning and vacuuming systems
CPPSPS3008 Work in the swimming pool and spa servicing industry
SISCAQU001 Test pool water quality
SISCAQU004 Develop and implement pool water maintenance procedures

Elective Units:

CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPPSPS3007 Maintain swimming pool and spa heating systems
CPPSPS3009 Maintain swimming pool and spa stock
CPPSPS3010 Sell swimming pool and spa products and services
CPPSPS3011 Use and maintain business technology related to swimming pool and spa servicing
CPPSPS3012 Read and apply information from swimming pool and spa technician manuals