Modification History
Release 2 –Updated imported units to reflect current assessment requirements (BSBCUS201, BSBWHS301, BSBWOR202, CPCCDE3014, CPCCOM1015, FSKDIG03, RIICOM201D, RIISAM204D, RIIWHS201D, RIIWHS202D, RIIWHS302D, UEENEEE101A, UEERE0019 & UEERE0023). |
Release 1 – This is the first release of this qualification in NWP National Water Training Package. |
Qualification Description
This is a qualification for those engaged in entry level water industry operations under appropriate supervision. They would undertake mainly routine tasks covering roles in networks, irrigation, water sources and the treatment of water. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. |
Entry Requirements
Not applicable |
Packaging Rules
A total of 11 units of competency comprising: 2 core units listed below plus 9 general electives must be chosen. Of these up to 3 of the general elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification. Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟. |
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Core units |
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BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
NWPGEN018 |
Follow environmental and licensing procedures |
General elective units |
|
BSBCMM201 |
Communicate in the workplace |
BSBOPS203 |
Deliver a service to customers |
BSBPEF202 |
Plan and apply time management |
BSBWHS311 |
Assist with maintaining workplace safety |
CPCCDE3014 |
Remove non-friable asbestos |
CPCCOM1015 |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
FSKDIG003 |
Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks |
MSMWHS216 |
Operate breathing apparatus |
MSMWJ201 |
Use high pressure water jetting equipment |
MSS404061 |
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area |
NWPCAD001 |
Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks |
NWPCAD002 |
Control vegetation on a site |
NWPCAD004 |
Maintain catchment and surrounding areas |
NWPCAD005 |
Monitor, inspect and report catchment areas |
NWPCAD007 |
Inspect, operate and maintain low consequence dams |
NWPCAD018 |
Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems |
NWPCAD019 |
Monitor and operate groundwater extraction |
NWPGEN017 |
Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation |
NWPGEN020 |
Sample and test source or drinking water |
NWPGEN021 |
Sample and test wastewater |
NWPGEN023 |
Use maps, plans, drawings and details |
NWPGEN024 |
Identify the role and functions of the water industry |
NWPGEN027 |
Monitor and operate pump stations |
NWPIWS001 |
Monitor and operate rural irrigation and domestic delivery systems |
NWPIWS002 |
Operate regulating devices in rural irrigation systems |
NWPIWS005 |
Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains |
NWPIWS011 |
Identify and apply water entitlements and delivery processes |
NWPNET019 |
Prepare and restore worksite |
NWPNET020 |
Control electrical risk on metallic pipes |
NWPNET028 |
Monitor and operate network systems |
NWPNET029 |
Locate, identify and protect utilities |
NWPNET038 |
Install metering equipment |
NWPNET039 |
Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water |
NWPNET040 |
Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater |
NWPNET046 |
Maintain and repair network assets for bulkwater |
NWPNET049 |
Construct and install water distribution assets |
NWPNET050 |
Construct and install wastewater collection assets |
NWPTRT005 |
Monitor and operate water treatment processes |
NWPTRT006 |
Monitor and operate fluoride addition processes |
NWPTRT007 |
Monitor and operate liquefied chlorine gas disinfection processes |
NWPTRT022 |
Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes |
NWPTRT023 |
Monitor and operate ultraviolet processes |
NWPTRT025 |
Monitor and operate chlorine dioxide processes |
NWPTRT026 |
Monitor and operate ozone processes |
NWPTRT027 |
Monitor and operate wastewater treatment processes |
NWPTRT029 |
Monitor and operate pre-treatment processes |
NWPTRT047 |
Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes |
NWPTRT048 |
Monitor and operate reclaimed water irrigation |
RIICCM205E |
Carry out manual excavation |
RIICOM201E |
Communicate in the workplace |
RIISAM204E |
Operate small plant and equipment |
RIIWHS201E |
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures |
RIIWHS202E |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
RIIWHS302E |
Implement traffic management plans |
TLID2003 |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
TLIF2010 |
Apply fatigue management strategies |
UEERE0019 |
Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems |
UEERE0023 |
Work safely with remote area power supply systems |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification replaces and is equivalent to NWP20115 Certificate II in Water Industry Operations. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037