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Mapping	Notes	Date
Deleted	Deleted from NWP07 Water Training Package	06/Dec/2015

Release	Release date
2 2 (this release)	30/Apr/2012	Compare 2
1 (View details for release 1)	10/Jan/2011	Compare 1

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NWP07 - Water Training Package	Water Training Package	3.0

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NWP370 - Perform water industry calculations	Perform water industry calculations	Deleted	N/A
NWP308B - Test and commission wastewater collection systems	Test and commission wastewater collection systems	Superseded	N/A
NWP360B - Monitor, operate and control dewatering processes	Monitor, operate and control dewatering processes	Superseded	N/A
NWP324B - Inspect and report river regulation operations	Inspect and report river regulation operations	Deleted	N/A
NWP350B - Monitor, operate and control trickling filter processes	Monitor, operate and control trickling filter processes	Superseded	N/A
NWP326A - Conduct and report dam safety instrumentation monitoring	Conduct and report dam safety instrumentation monitoring	Superseded	N/A
NWP349B - Monitor, operate and control incineration processes	Monitor, operate and control incineration processes	Superseded	N/A
NWP354B - Monitor, operate and control granular media filtration processes	Monitor, operate and control granular media filtration processes	Superseded	N/A
NWP346B - Monitor, operate and control wastewater treatment processes	Monitor, operate and control wastewater treatment processes	Deleted	N/A
NWP305B - Monitor and conduct minor maintenance on complex flow control and metering devices	Monitor and conduct minor maintenance on complex flow control and metering devices	Superseded	N/A
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ANZSCO Identifier	712921	Waste Water Or Water Plant Operator
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier	7129-21	Water And Waste Water Plant Operator
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier	0509	Environmental Studies
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier	514	Certificate III
Taxonomy - Industry Sector	N/A	Water Monitoring and Treatment,Wastewater Treatment,Waste Management,Environmental Health,Water Supply
Taxonomy - Occupation	N/A	Reservoir Operator,Hydrometric Monitoring Officer,Groundwater Extraction Operator,Trade Waste Inspector,Environmental Advisor (Water),Hydrometric Monitoring Assistant,Maintenance Operator (Water Industry),Water Sampler,Drainlayer,Dams Officer,Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator,Catchment Ranger,Water Distribution System Operator,Save Water Officer,Wastewater Collection System Operator,Water Services Officer

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date
ANZSCO Identifier	712921	Waste Water Or Water Plant Operator	25/Sep/2008
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier	7129-21	Water And Waste Water Plant Operator	25/Sep/2008
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier	0509	Environmental Studies	25/Sep/2008
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier	514	Certificate III	10/Jan/2011

Modification History

NWP30107 Release 2: Layout adjusted. Minor editorial changes.

NWP30107 Release 1: Primary release.

Description

To achieve this qualification the candidate must demonstrate competency in 11 units of competency, comprising three core and eight elective units.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

Qualification code : NWP30107

Qualification title : Certificate III in Water Operations

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the water industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include the following facets :
Communication	communicates effectively and appropriately with customers, colleagues and contractors communicates effectively in a diverse workforce negotiates and resolves disputes and minimises customer concerns uses complex communication techniques, including: verbal and non-verbal language two-way interaction constructive feedback active listening questioning to clarify and confirm understanding interpreting verbal and non-verbal messages observation techniques uses positive, confident and cooperative language controls tone of voice and body language uses language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences clear presents options and consequences demonstrates flexibility and willingness to negotiate communicates OHS policies and procedures communicates environmental plans and procedures within the workplace understands and interprets a range of technical documents, including relevant: regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements codes and standards plans specifications organisational policies understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols and language discusses organisational issues reports and records hazards and risks participates in ensuring compliance with standards, regulations and policies maintains calibration records and certificates according to organisational and statutory requirements collects and analyses data on system performance and usage and reports according to organisational requirements prepares clear and concise reports for use in court proceedings according to stakeholder and organisational requirements maintains and checks records and documents
Teamwork	works collaboratively and effectively with team members and contractors participates in regular reviews of environmental procedures uses resources to undertake team tasks and meet customer service levels refers customer concerns related to organisational liability to appropriate persons or departments according to organisational policy monitors work processes and ensures safe work practices contributes to the development, refinement and improvement of organisational quality service policies and standards relates positively to fellow workers and the management team
Problem solving	responds effectively to hazards, risks and emergencies conducts relevant tests and monitoring procedures inspects water facilities (e.g. dams, distribution systems and treatment facilities) to identify actual or potential problems takes steps to resolve customer concerns or complaints according to organisational policies and procedures analyses problems and applies appropriate remedial solutions controls and integrates processes to maintain and optimise operating parameters detects faults in operational condition of system and network performs various calculations rectifies equipment faults
Initiative and enterprise	identifies risks and hazards identifies typical faults and problems and takes necessary remedial action applies knowledge of the effects of weather and conditions on operation of collection and transfer systems identifies opportunities for improved water management proactively implements effective customer service strategies and tactics
Planning and organising	participates in effective implementation of organisation's operational plans monitors and assesses relevant water tests investigates water quality problems and investigates the causes according to organisational and statutory requirements contributes to effective management of water operation's assets installs and commissions new assets and equipment
Self management	manages own performance to ensure required levels of service standards, work quality and professional competence manages work priorities plans and applies team and work activities to meet customer satisfaction and minimise inconvenience uses feedback to improve own performance
Learning	seeks feedback on personal performance uses information effectively to improve work performance learns from colleagues as part of effective teamwork reviews personal work performance to identify opportunities to improve service provision to customers identifies opportunities to improve services or processes and communicates them to colleagues
Technology	reads meters uses water management equipment, including: pipes and fittings gravity systems pumping and valving systems control systems system hydraulics uses workplace computer equipment maintains and understands capabilities and limitations of plant, equipment and tools conducts maintenance on devices and equipment uses technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of managing work

The high proportion of electives required by this qualification means that the facets of the above employability skills are representative of the water industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements as identified in units of competency that meet packaging guidelines. This table is a summary of employability skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.

Packaging Rules

11 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

3 core units
8 elective units

Choose a minimum of 4 elective from the list below.

Choose the remaining 4 units from either the list below, or elsewhere in this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course, as long as:

no more than three water industry specific elective units (coded NWP) are chosen from the Certificate II in this Training Package;
no more than three units are chosen from the Certificate IV in this Training Package;
no more than three units are chosen from a Certificate III or IV from another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be selected from qualifications aligned to AQF level 2, 3, or 4.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Specialisations are possible within this qualification. Details and examples of specialisation rules are included under the Industry Specialisation heading in the Qualification Framework section of this Training Package.

Core
NWP301B	Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures
BSBOHS303B	Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment
BSBWOR301B	Organise personal work priorities and development
Electives
NWP300B	Provide and promote customer service
NWP302A	Install meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies
NWP303A	Monitor and control maintenance of water and wastewater system assets
NWP304A	Maintain meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies
NWP305B	Monitor and conduct minor maintenance of complex flow-control and metering devices
NWP308B	Test and commission wastewater collection systems
NWP309B	Test and commission water distribution systems
NWP310B	Monitor and operate water distribution systems
NWP311B	Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems
NWP315B	Investigate and report breaches of water industry legislation
NWP316B	Monitor and schedule water deliveries
NWP317B	Control water quality in distribution systems
NWP318A	Monitor and operate gated spillways
NWP319A	Monitor and control dam operations
NWP320B	Monitor and implement dam maintenance
NWP321B	Inspect and operate groundwater regulation
NWP322B	Inspect and operate surface water systems
NWP323B	Monitor and coordinate catchment operations
NWP324B	Inspect and report river regulation operations
NWP326A	Conduct and report dam safety instrumentation monitoring
NWP327A	Inspect and report on concrete dam safety
NWP328A	Inspect and report on embankment dam safety
NWP330B	Establish positions of underground utilities using locating devices
NWP331B	Inspect conduit and report on condition and features
NWP332B	Monitor, operate and control drainage operations
NWP333B	Monitor and control rural water distribution operations
NWP338B	Perform odour and infiltration investigations
NWP339B	Perform leak detection
NWP340A	Measure and process hydrometric stream discharge data using wading gaugings
NWP342A	Commission, decommission and monitor hydrometric sites, stations and facilities
NWP345B	Monitor, operate and control water treatment processes
NWP346B	Monitor, operate and control wastewater treatment processes
NWP347B	Monitor, operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes
NWP348B	Monitor, operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
NWP349B	Monitor operate and control incineration processes
NWP350B	Monitor, operate and control aerobic bioreactor processes
NWP351B	Monitor, operate and control activated sludge processes
NWP352B	Monitor, operate and control dissolved air flotation processes
NWP353B	Monitor, operate and control anaerobic bioreactor processes
NWP354B	Monitor, operate and control granular media filtration processes
NWP355B	Monitor, operate and control membrane filtration processes
NWP356B	Monitor, operate and control ion exchange processes
NWP357B	Monitor, operate and control reverse osmosis and nano filtration processes
NWP359B	Monitor, operate and control nutrient removal processes
NWP360B	Monitor, operate and control dewatering processes
NWP361B	Monitor, operate and control gas scrubber treatment processes
NWP362B	Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation
NWP363B	Monitor performance and control maintenance of treatment plant assets
NWP364B	Perform laboratory testing
NWP365A	Identify and confirm blue green algae outbreaks
NWP366A	Monitor, operate and control chloramination disinfection processes
NWP367A	Monitor, operate and control activated carbon adsorption processes
NWP368A	Respond to blue green algae incidents
NWP369	Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes
NWP370	Perform water industry calculations
BSBSUS201A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
LGAWORK405A	Plan and supervise roadworks
LGAWORK406A	Supervise concrete works

Qualification details

NWP30107 - Certificate III in Water Operations (Release 2)

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