Modification History
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Release 1 – This is the first release of this qualification in NWP National Water Training Package. |
Qualification Description
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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
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Not applicable |
Packaging Rules
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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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BSBWHS211 |
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
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NWPGEN018 |
Follow environmental and licensing procedures |
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General elective units |
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BSBCMM211 |
Apply communication skills |
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BSBOPS203 |
Deliver a service to customers |
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BSBPEF202 |
Plan and apply time management |
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BSBWHS311 |
Assist with maintaining workplace safety |
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CPCCDE3014 |
Remove non-friable asbestos ∟ CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
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CPCCOM1015 |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
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CPCWHS1001 |
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
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FSKDIG003 |
Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks |
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MSMWHS216 |
Operate breathing apparatus |
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MSS404061 |
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area |
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NWPCAD001 |
Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks |
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NWPCAD002 |
Control vegetation on a site |
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NWPCAD004 |
Maintain catchment and surrounding areas |
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NWPCAD005 |
Monitor, inspect and report catchment areas |
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NWPCAD007 |
Inspect, operate and maintain low consequence dams |
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NWPCAD018 |
Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems |
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NWPCAD019 |
Monitor and operate groundwater extraction |
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NWPGEN017 |
Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation |
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NWPGEN020 |
Sample and test source or drinking water |
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NWPGEN021 |
Sample and test wastewater |
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NWPGEN023 |
Use maps, plans, drawings and details |
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NWPGEN024 |
Identify the role and functions of the water industry |
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NWPGEN027 |
Monitor and operate pump stations |
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NWPIWS001 |
Monitor and operate rural irrigation and domestic delivery systems |
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NWPIWS002 |
Operate regulating devices in rural irrigation systems |
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NWPIWS005 |
Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains |
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NWPIWS011 |
Identify and apply water entitlements and delivery processes |
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NWPNET019 |
Prepare and restore worksite |
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NWPNET028 |
Monitor and operate network systems |
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NWPNET029 |
Locate, identify and protect utilities |
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NWPNET038 |
Install metering equipment |
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NWPNET040 |
Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater |
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NWPNET046 |
Maintain and repair network assets for bulkwater |
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NWPNET049 |
Construct and install water distribution assets ∟ NWPNET064 Control electrical risk on network pipes |
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NWPNET050 |
Construct and install wastewater collection assets |
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NWPNET060 |
Clean networks using air scouring, chemical or swabbing techniques |
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NWPNET061 |
Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water |
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NWPNET062 |
Maintain network assets using high pressure water systems |
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NWPNET063 |
Use digital imaging equipment in the field |
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NWPNET064 |
Control electrical risk on network pipes |
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NWPTRT005 |
Monitor and operate water treatment processes |
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NWPTRT006 |
Monitor and operate fluoride addition processes |
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NWPTRT007 |
Monitor and operate liquefied chlorine gas disinfection processes ∟ MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus |
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NWPTRT022 |
Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes |
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NWPTRT023 |
Monitor and operate ultraviolet processes |
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NWPTRT025 |
Monitor and operate chlorine dioxide processes |
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NWPTRT026 |
Monitor and operate ozone processes |
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NWPTRT027 |
Monitor and operate wastewater treatment processes |
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NWPTRT029 |
Monitor and operate pre-treatment processes |
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NWPTRT047 |
Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes |
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NWPTRT048 |
Monitor and operate reclaimed water irrigation |
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RIICCM205F |
Carry out manual excavation |
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RIICOM201E |
Communicate in the workplace |
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RIISAM204E |
Operate small plant and equipment |
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RIIWHS201E |
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures |
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RIIWHS202E |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
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RIIWHS302E |
Implement traffic management plans |
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TLID0021 |
Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances |
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TLIF2010 |
Apply fatigue management strategies |
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UEECD0007 |
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
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UEERE0019 |
Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems ∟ UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟ UEERE0023 Work safely with remote area power supply systems |
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UEERE0023 |
Work safely with remote area power supply systems ∟ UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
Qualification Mapping Information
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This qualification replaces and is equivalent to NWP20119 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
