Group Four facilities shall be required to comply with the requirements of this section within 12 months of the commencement of this Code.

6.1 Interpretation

All Units of Competence listed in this Section are sourced from the National Community Recreation Industry Training Package (SRC99), published by the Australian National Training Authority.

References to the term “approved” shall be construed as meaning “approved by the Executive Director Public Health”.

For the purposes of this Section of the Code, provisions in the Pool Safety Guidelines incorporating the word “should” shall be construed as mandatory requirements.

6.2 Qualification Requirements

6.2.6  Group Four Facilities

Occupiers of Group Four facilities shall ensure that the facility is operated and maintained by personnel who hold qualifications in Technical Operations, as listed below.

6.2.6.1 Technical Operations

Operators of Group Four facilities shall have completed an approved training program.

The training program shall consist of the following units of competency:

SRC AQU 001B        Monitor pool water quality.

SRC AQU 002B        Operate aquatic facility plant and equipment.

SRC AQU 004B        Maintain pool water quality.

SRX OHS 001B          Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

6.2.6.2 Patron Supervision and Emergency Care

Group Four facilities are not required to provide patron supervision or emergency care personnel.