How to become a Swimming Pool and Spa Builder
Swimming pool and spa builders install and construct in-ground and above-ground swimming pools and spas in both residential and commercial locations.
Personal requirements for a Swimming Pool and Spa Builder
- Enjoy practical and outdoor work
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the job
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to follow precise directions
Education & Training for a Swimming Pool and Spa Builder
To become a swimming pool and spa builder you usually have to complete a VET qualification. Entry to these courses usually requires Year 10. You may be able to study through distance education.You can also become a swimming pool and spa builder by completing a traineeship. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
Additional information
A drivers licence is usually required.
Duties & Tasks of a Swimming Pool and Spa Builder
Swimming pool and spa builders:
- Work with designers, architects, landscape architects and contractors to construct residential and commercial swimming pools or spas
- Read and interpret building plans and specifications
- Apply and finish sprayed concrete or fibreglass lining
- Apply interior and waterproof surfaces
- Install tiles and coping pavers
- Install subsoil draining systems, filtration equipment and sanitisation systems
- Install reticulation systems and pool plumbing
- Prepare construction contracts.
Tasks
- Spreading and levelling soil, gravel and sand on roads and driveways, trench bottoms and similar locations
- Cleaning and carrying out minor repairs on stormwater drains and canals, and checking for cracks and leaks in sewerage systems
- Digging holes and shovelling excavated material onto conveyors, wheelbarrows and trucks for removal
- Assisting with assembling and installing piping, valves and fittings
- Mixing, pouring and spreading materials such as concrete, plaster and mortar
- Erecting and dismantling temporary structures such as barricades and scaffolding
- Loading and unloading building and construction materials, tools and equipment and transporting them around building sites
- Assisting with installing fixtures such as toilets, wash basins and sprinkler systems
Working conditions for a Swimming Pool and Spa Builder
Much of the work is done outdoors and involves driving to job locations.
Employment Opportunities for a Swimming Pool and Spa Builder
Swimming pool and spa builders are employed in the property services, consumer affairs and environmental health industries.
Specializations
Swimming Pool and Spa Builder
Swimming pool and spa builders install and construct in-ground and above-ground swimming pools and spas in both residential and commercial locations.
Swimming Pool and Spa Inspector
A swimming pool and spa inspector carries out site inspections of swimming pools and spas to implement and enforce legislation and regulations.
Average age
34 years
Future Growth
Strong
Gender Share
3% female
Average full-time
45 hours
Weekly Pay
$1,458
Skill level rating
Entry level
Unemployment
Higher Unemployment
Full-Time Share
76% Full-Time
Employment Size
65,600 workers
Employment by state
ACT: 1.5%
NSW: 35.2%
NT: 1.3%
QLD: 21.6%
SA: 6.0%
TAS: 1.8%
VIC: 23.2%
WA: 9.4%
Age brackets
15-19: 7.1%
20-24: 15.9%
25-34: 27.6%
35-44: 19.6%
45-54: 17.9%
55-59: 6.5%
60-64: 3.7%
65 and Over: 1.7%
Education level
Advanced Diploma/Diploma: 4.3%
Bachelor degree: 4.3%
Below Year 10: 9.2%
Certificate III/IV: 30.8%
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate: 0.7%
Year 10 and below: 26.7%
Year 11: 8.3%
Year 12: 24.9%
Years 11 & 10: 23.6%
