Modification History
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This qualification was released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.
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Qualification Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies in water industry treatment or specialisation in drinking water or wastewater.
The general qualification reflects the skills required to conduct treatment for drinking water, wastewater and recycled water.
The drinking water specialisation covers skills required to monitor, operate and control treatment processes within a drinking water plant.
The wastewater specialisation covers skills required to monitor, operate and control treatment processes within a wastewater treatment plant.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Additional qualification advice
Where a defined specialisation is completed as listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment (field of study) e.g. Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment (Drinking water).
Packaging Rules
11 units of competency are required for this qualification:
- 2 core units
- 9 elective units
Specialisation
The candidate may complete either the general qualification or specialise in drinking water or wastewater by selecting elective units as specified in the table below.
Choose the remaining elective units from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package. Alternatively, 2 elective units may be selected from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the NWP Implementation Guide.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
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Core units |
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NWPGEN001 |
Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation |
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NWPGEN004 |
Assess, implement and report environmental procedures |
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Group A: Work health safety |
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AHCCHM101A |
Follow basic chemical safety rules |
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BSBWHS301 |
Maintain workplace safety |
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BSBWHS302 |
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace |
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BSBWHS303 |
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control |
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BSBWHS304 |
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes |
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Group B: Sampling and testing |
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NWPGEN007 |
Sample and test drinking water |
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NWPGEN008 |
Sample and test wastewater |
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NWPSOU001 |
Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks |
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NWPSOU003 |
Identify and confirm blue-green algae |
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Group C: Drinking water |
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NWPTRT014 |
Operate and control iron and manganese removal process |
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NWPTRT015 |
Operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes |
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NWPTRT031 |
Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes |
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NWPTRT033 |
Operate and control DAF processes |
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NWPTRT034 |
Operate and control activated carbon processes |
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NWPTRT035 |
Operate and control ion exchange and softening processes |
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NWPTRT041 |
Operate and control granular media filters |
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NWPTRT043 |
Operate and control membrane filters |
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NWPTRT044 |
Operate and control desalination processes |
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NWPTRT054 |
Operate and control chloramination processes |
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NWPTRT091 |
Operate and control solids handling processes |
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NWPGEN009 |
Perform complex testing |
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NWPSOU001 |
Respond to blue green algae outbreaks |
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Group D: Wastewater |
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NWPTRT033 |
Operate and control DAF processes |
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NWPTRT041 |
Operate and control granular media filters |
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NWPTRT043 |
Operate and control membrane filters |
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NWPTRT054 |
Operate and control chloramination processes |
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NWPTRT062 |
Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation |
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NWPTRT072 |
Operate and control odour removal processes |
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NWPTRT081 |
Operate and control activated sludge processes |
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NWPTRT082 |
Operate and control nutrient removal processes |
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NWPTRT083 |
Operate and control aerobic bioreactor processes |
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NWPTRT091 |
Operate and control solids handling processes |
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NWPTRT092 |
Operate and control digestion processes |
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NWPTRT094 |
Operate and control incineration processes |
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NWPTRT101 |
Operate and control lagoon processes |
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NWPGEN009 |
Perform complex testing |
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NWPSOU001 |
Respond to blue green algae outbreaks |
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Group E: General elective units |
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NWPTRT012 |
Operate and control fluoride addition process |
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NWPTRT053 |
Operate and control UV processes |
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CPCCCM1015A |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
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RIISAM204D |
Operate small plant and equipment |
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BSBCMM301 |
Process customer complaints |
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BSBCUS301 |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
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BSBFLM305 |
Support operational plan |
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BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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FSKNUM21 |
Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work |
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MSAPMOHS216A |
Operate breathing apparatus |
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RIIWHS202D |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
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RIIWHS302D |
Implement traffic management plan |
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TLID2003A |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037
