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Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service – CPP31218 RPL

Course Overview

This is an assessment only pathway requiring the student to provide evidence of various aspects of there career in the swimming pool and spa industry.

What you’ll Learn

This is an Assessment Only Pathway – Training is not included.

Who Should do this course

This qualification is for people who have worked as swimming pool and spa technicians for a minimum of two (2) years, customer service representatives in a retail swimming pool and spa store or a person who wants to advance their career within the swimming pool and spa industry. They will be assessed on their abilities including how to service and maintain various types of swimming pools and spas, maintain a safe work environment, installation and maintenance of swimming pool and spa equipment.

Students will be assessed on their abilities to service and maintain swimming pools and spas. This will include:

  • Site safety planning and complying with Work Health and Safety Requirements.
  • Regular pool and spa maintenance
  • Recognising and rectifying water quality issues;
  • Safely removing and replacing swimming pool and spa equipment.
  • Complying with Australian Standards relating to the swimming pool and spa industry.

Employability

This qualification will provide you with the current qualification in the industry as a reflection of your Knowledge, Skills and experience in the industry

Course Features

  • Experienced course facilitators, trainers, and assessors.
  • High level support.

Course Information

Study Method

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition

National Accredited Training

Certificate

Qualification (Certificate III)

Licensing

On successful completion of this qualification, you may be able to apply for licensing through state-based licensing organisations (IE Fair Trading in NSW)

Start Date

On Enrolment

Duration and Study Load

Student will have 24 months to complete the process

Price

$1500* deposit on enrolment.

Final payment of $2,400 due 1 month after enrolment.

*GST exempt

Entry Requirements & Prerequisites
  1. Work for at least 2 years in the swimming pool and spa industry.
  2. Have proven and documented experience in - customer service, business documentation, Work, Health and safety (WHS), Pools, Spas, and Sales
  3. Have access to and be able to submit verified evidence of work which may include service sheets, water test reports, WHS documentation, photos, diary, and schedule entries.
  4. Be able to submit at least 2 references / third-party reports to verify the possession of relevant skills and knowledge
  5. Have a comprehensive and detailed resume outlining relevant work history in the Pool and Spa industry
Included in Course

Access to the online platform to upload evidence, Support and assessment of evidence

Not included in Course

Training

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

  • 20 units of competency
  • 8 core units
  • 12 elective units.

Electives are to be selected as follows:

  • a minimum of 10 elective units must be selected from the electives listed below
  • up to 2 elective units may be selected from those listed below or from any currently endorsed training package or accredited course provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
Core Units
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
CPPCMN3005Complete client documentation
CPPREP4001Prepare for professional practice in real estate
CPPSPS3001Handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals safely
CPPSPS3002Perform basic swimming pool and spa measurements and calculations
CPPSPS3003 Maintain swimming pools and spas
CPPSPS3004Maintain swimming pool and spa water circulation and filtration systems
CPPSPS3005Maintain swimming pool and spa dosing systems
CPPSPS3006Maintain swimming pool and spa cleaning and vacuuming systems
CPPSPS3008Work in the swimming pool and spa servicing industry
SISCAQU015Test pool water quality
SISCAQU016Manage pool water quality
Elective Units
CPPSPS3007Maintain swimming pool and spa heating systems
CPPSPS3009Maintain swimming pool and spa stock
CPPSPS3010Sell swimming pool and spa products and services
CPPREP3002Communicate effectively to support customer service in real estate
CPPSPS3012Access and apply information from swimming pool and spa technical manuals
CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Funding

NSW
Resolute Training is an approved Smart and Skilled provider.
Eligible students in NSW can access funding with an out of pocket component of between $0.00 and $1,580.00 depending on circumstances. To check eligibility click here.

Smart and Skilled aims to help people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers.

QLD
If you are looking for assistance, Queensland has a number of programs that support Queensland residence in upskilling. If you are looking to employ a trainee, have current employees who would like to be qualified, currently employed or currently unemployed and looking for options, click here to apply and we will check if funding is available and follow up with your options.

Other States and Territories
If you are looking for assistance, some States and Territories have programs that support residents in upskilling.

If you are looking to employ a trainee, have current employees who would like to be qualified, currently employed or currently unemployed and looking for options, click here to apply and we will check whether funding is available and follow up with your options.

Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service – CPP31218 RPL

Enrolment options

$1500* deposit on enrolment.

Final payment of $2,400 due 1 month after enrolment.
*GST exempt

Entry requirements

  • 2 years experience in the Pool and Spa industry.
  • 2 references / third-party reports to verify the possession of relevant skills and knowledge
  • Comprehensive resume outlining relevant work history in the Pool and Spa industry