NP12 - Pool Safety Auditors

Purpose

To provide guidance on a minimum standard of accreditation for those involved in the auditing and investigation of the safety of aquatic locations and / or facilities.

Definitions

A Pool Safety Auditor is a person who has successfully completed a nationally accredited training course or an equivalent level of training that has given them the competencies required to audit compliance with Legislation, regulations, standards or the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations in relation to an aquatic location or aquatic facility and is accredited by RLSSA.

A Pool Safety Incident Investigator is a person who has successfully completed a nationally accredited training course or an equivalent level of training that has given them the competencies required to investigate compliance with Legislation, regulations, standards or the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations in relation to an incident at an aquatic location or aquatic facility and is accredited by RLSSA.

Training and Qualifications

Initial Training

To perform the duties of a Pool Safety Auditor an individual should hold the following current (or equivalent) nationally recognised Statement/s of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for the nationally endorsed unit/s of competency:

• BSBAUD501 - Initiate a quality audit
• BSBAUD503 - Lead a quality audit
• BSBAUD402 - Participate in a quality audit
• BSBAUD504 - Report on a quality audit

To perform the duties of a Pool Safety Incident Investigator an individual should hold the following current (or equivalent) nationally recognised Statement/s of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for the nationally endorsed unit/s of competency:

• BSBWHS515 – Lead initial response to, and investigate, WHS incidents
• BSBWHS520 – Manage implementation of emergency procedures

Currency Training and Professional Development

A Pool Safety Auditor, Incident Investigator and or Emergency Manager should participate in a Royal Life Saving skills currency session at intervals no longer than 12 months apart.

Training Log

The employer should ensure that a record of all training and professional development sessions is maintained at the place of employment. Note that records must be accessible onsite at the facility.

Records should include the following details:

• date of training session
• person instructing / leading the session
• those attending
• content of the training session
• comments on employees unable to complete aspects of the training

Pool Safety Auditors, Incident Investigators and Emergency Managers are recommended to maintain a personal log book recording all induction and in-service training undertaken. This may include additional professional development training provided by organisations other than their employer.

Accreditation and Licensing

All Pool Safety Auditors and Pool Safety Incident Investigators should be licensed by on an annual basis including a process of verification of skills assessment and ongoing professional development.

Licensing of Pool Safety Auditors and Incident Investigators should include but not be limited to:

• Requiring and citing evidence of training and assessment
• Requiring evidence of on-going professional development in Auditing And the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations

For quality assurance purposes, only RLSSA National Office will issue accreditation licenses for Pool Safety Auditors and Pool Safety Incident Investigators in Australia.

Auditor Uniforms

All Auditors are required to present themselves in clean, tidy and in a professional manner, wearing clothing appropriate to the training session or job role.

Out-dated, faded, torn or ripped uniforms must be removed from service and replaced to maintain consistency, so they promote a professional image.

Auditors shall (at all times) strive for neatness and pride to promote a positive and professional image to course participants and the public.

Property

Auditors are required to respect the property of Aquatic Facilities, associated divisions, course participants and clients and treat all property with due care.

Removal of any property from designated areas without prior permission is forbidden and may be viewed as theft, resulting in possible legal action.

Reference

• AS/NZS ISO 19011:2014 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
• Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations