Upon successful completion of the entire course, students will obtain:

• Cert III in Swimming Pool & Spa Service (CPP31218),
• Statement of Attainment Aquatic Technical Operator SISSS00131

Some students may have a differing outcomes if they do not complete the entire course, have a varied course, or have existing skills/qualifications.

The following combination of units are recommended to meet the required training and employability outcomes.

Core Units

This course is delivered in three section:

Section 1 – Water Quality Module

Face to Face Couse

Day 1 & 2 (plus workplace activities)

• BSBWHS308 – Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
• SISFAC009 – Coordinate facility maintenance
• SISCAQU015 – Test pool water quality
• SISCAQU016 – Manage pool water quality
• SISCAQU017 – Monitor and maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment

Day 3 (plus workplace activities)

• SISCAQU001 – Test pool water quality
• SISCAQU004 – Develop and implement pool water maintenance procedures
• CPPSPS3002 – Perform basic swimming pool and spa measurements and calculations

Day 4 & 5

• HLTAID011 – Provide first aid
• HLTAID016 – Manage first aid services and resources

Section 2 – Workplace Module

Online Learning & Assessment and Workplace Activities

• SISXEMR003 – Respond to emergency situation
• BSBWOR301 – Organise personal work priorities and development
• CPPCMN3005 – Complete client documentation
• CPPSPS3001 – Handle, transport and store swimming pool and spa chemicals safely
• CPPSPS3008 – Work in the swimming pool and spa servicing industry
• CPPSPS3011 -Use and maintain business technology related to swimming pool and spa servicing
• CPPSPS3012 – Access and apply information from swimming pool and spa technical manuals

Section 3 – Maintenance Module

Online Learning & Assessment and Workplace Activities

• 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
• CPPSPS3007 – Maintain swimming pool and spa heating systems

Course schedule is subject to change

Course duration can vary based on the learner and existing skills and competence. We allow up to one year (12 months) to complete the course however this may be impacted by government changes to courses.

The course can be completed in a much shorter time.

Simply – it is the amount you have to pay

A co-contribution fee in the Queensland Career Start program is a mandatory, non-government financial contribution paid by students (or their employers/third parties) toward the cost of training. It ensures students are invested in their education, with fees often paid in installments to training providers.

The co-contribution can be paid by the student, employer, or a third party, but not by the training provider.

A credit transfer is an administrative process where a training provider recognises and accepts previously completed units of competency from another Registered Training Organisation (RTO). It allows students to gain credit for identical or equivalent units without needing to repeat training or assessment.

• Identical Units: It applies when the unit previously completed is identical or equivalent (mapped) to the unit in the new course.
• Documentation: Students must provide formal evidence, such as a certified transcript or Statement of Attainment showing the completed unit.
• No Charge: We will not charge you fees for a Credit Transfer.
• Mandatory Recognition: If a student provides a valid, authenticated certificate for an identical unit, we will grant you a Credit Transfer.
• Not the Same as RPL: Unlike Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which assesses work experience or informal learning, credit transfer only applies to completed formal studies.

The course cost is $2,530.00 ^{(no GST)}, this fee is payable in three stages which corresponds with learning and assessment stages:

• Section 1: $1,030.00 ^{(no GST)}
• Section 2: $750.00 ^{(no GST)}
• Section 3: $750.00 ^{(no GST)}

See below for Career Start Funding and if you are eligible for recognition of prior learning / fee discounts.

The course fees can be reduced by the amount shown below, if you hold the following qualifications:

• Module 1
  • SISSS00131: $700.00
  • SISCAQU001 or 004: $50.00 per unit
  • HLTAID011: $100.00
  • HLTAID014: $80.00

• Module 2 or 3
  • Any Other Unit: $150 per unit

Students must be able to provide a valid Statement of Attainment that is able to be verified with the same Name (USI).

If applicable, we the outcome for the respective units will be Credit Transfer (CT).

Career Start is one of the Queensland Government’s core-funded vocational education and training (VET) programs, managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).

It’s designed to support people at the beginning of their career journey by subsidising training at the Certificate III level. The program is aligned with industry needs and helps individuals gain the practical skills and recognised qualifications to step into the workforce with confidence.

Career Start offers two main pathways:

• General training pathway — direct enrolment into a Certificate III qualification
• Employment-based pathway — subsidised apprenticeships and traineeships at Certificate III level

We are approved to deliver the General Training Pathway only.

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We are proud to offer the CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service with funding support available in Queensland under the Career Start program, managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).

General Training Pathway

To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:

• aged 15 years or older;
• not be a school student;
• permanently reside in Queensland;
• be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
• not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count);
• not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).

Along with the eligibility criteria above, specific entry restrictions or exemptions may apply to certain subsidised qualifications and skill sets. These are set by industry or sector requirements, as well as national training package guidelines.

Career Start Entitlement

Enrolling in this qualification will use one subsidised training place under the Career Start program. Please consider this carefully, as it may limit your access to subsidised training for other qualifications in the future.

For more information or to discuss your eligibility, please contact us. We’re happy to guide you through the enrolment process.

Our funded courses require a student co-contribution fee.

The amount depends on the course, delivery mode, and whether you’re eligible for a concessional rate. In some cases, employers or third parties may cover this contribution, but training providers cannot waive it.

The current fees are listed below:

Course	CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service
Delivery Mode	Face to face / Online / Workplace
Program	Career Start
Full Course Cost	$2,530.00 (no GST)
Non-Concessional Co-Contribution	$862.00 (Approx. 14 x $61 per Unit)
Concessional Co-Contribution	$306.00 (Approx. 14 x $21 per Unit)

Concessional student status applies when the student falls into one of the following categories:

• Holds a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds such a card and is named on the card;
• Holds an official form issued under Commonwealth law confirming that they, their partner, or the person of whom they are a dependant is entitled to concessions under a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card;
• Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
• Has a disability;
• Is an adult prisoner.