Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building
This qualification covers building and installing in-ground and above-ground swimming pools and spas. It includes preparing pool sites, reading plans, estimating costs, scheduling labour and materials, planning work and managing safety. People who already build pools and spas may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CPC40808 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Pool and spa builders who plan and run their own jobs and want a qualification for the skills they use every day.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Swimming pool builder
- Pool and spa builder
- Pool construction supervisor
- Pool and spa installer
Qualification structure
18 units in total. The elective units must be selected as follows: 6 units must be selected from Group A. Up to 4 units can be selected from Group B. 1 unit can be selected from any current training package or accredited course if it maintains the integrity of the AQF level of this qualification, contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit used to achieve this qualification.
Core units
8 units- CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
- CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4005Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
- CPCCBC4007Plan building and construction work
- CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCBC4021Minimise waste on the building and construction site
- CPCSPS4001Investigate and prepare swimming pool site
- CPCSPS4002Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pool and spa projects
Elective units
26 unitsGroup A: Specialist Trade Skills elective units
- CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction work
- CPCCON3046Repair and rectify concrete
- CPCCCO4001Supervise concreting work
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- CPCCWF3008Tile pools and spas
- CPCSPS4003Install swimming pool and spa subsoil drainage
- CPCSPS4004Install swimming pool and spa circulation systems and components
- CPCSPS4005Install prefabricated fibreglass swimming pools
- CPCSPS4006Apply sprayed concrete to shape and finish swimming pools and spas
- CPCSPS4007Commission ancillary swimming pool and spa systems and hand over to client
- CPCSPS4008Install above-ground swimming pools
- CPCSPS4009Undertake interior finishing of swimming pools and spas
- CPCSPS4010Lay swimming pool and spa coping
- CPCSPS4011Install precast concrete swimming pools
- CPPSPS4017Detect leaks in swimming pools and spas
Group B: Business Skills elective units
- BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- BSBPMG422Apply project quality management techniques
- BSBPMG430Undertake project work
- BSBESB305Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
- BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
- BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
- BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
- BSBSUS411Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
- CPCCBC4024Resolve business disputes
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements will vary across states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
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