The recommended minimum standards for public swimming pools and other still water environments are based on AQF nationally accredited units of competency within the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
Note: Advertised course costs are for online enrolments only. We also offer these courses via RPL, Face to Face and group sessions (Additional costs may apply).
The Office of Local Government has published Practice Note No. 15 – Water Safety to assist council sand public swimming facilities strengthen their water safety functions and responsibilities within a risk management framework.
The recommended minimum standards for public swimming pools and other still water environments are based on AQF nationally accredited units of competency within the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
Training highlighted under the Practice Note consists of the following units of competency or equivalent:
SISSS00110 – Aquatic Technical Operator
BSBRSK401 – Identify risk and apply risk management processes
SISCAQU001 – Test pool water quality
SISCAQU003 – Maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment
SISCAQU004 – Develop and implement pool water maintenance procedures
SISCAQU005 – Develop and implement aquatic facility maintenance procedures
Cost – $600