Modification History
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Release 2: This is the second release of this qualification in NWP Water Training Package with updated codes and details. Release 1: 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
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This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies in water industry treatment or specialisation in drinking water or wastewater. The general qualification covers the skills for those who have supervisory responsibility and require a broad range of skills within treatment operations. The drinking water specialisation covers skills required to assess and improve the processes within a drinking water treatment plant. The wastewater specialisation covers skills required to assess and improve the processes within a drinking water 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 IV in Water Industry Treatment (field of study) e.g. Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment (Drinking water). |
Entry Requirements
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There are no entry requirements for this qualification. |
Packaging Rules
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10 units of competency are required for this qualification: • 2 core units • 8 elective units 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. 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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NWPGEN002 |
Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation |
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NWPGEN005 |
Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures |
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Group A: Work health safety |
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BSBWHS401 |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
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BSBWHS412 |
Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws |
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BSBWHS413 |
Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes |
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BSBWHS414 |
Contribute to WHS risk management |
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Group B: Drinking water |
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NWPGEN010 |
Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems |
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NWPGEN025 |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes |
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NWPTRT011 |
Assess and improve chemical dosing process |
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NWPTRT032 |
Assess and improve sedimentation processes |
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NWPTRT042 |
Assess and improve granular media filters |
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NWPTRT045 |
Assess and improve desalination processes |
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NWPTRT051 |
Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal |
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NWPTRT085 |
Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts |
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Group C: Wastewater |
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NWPGEN010 |
Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems |
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NWPGEN025 |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes |
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NWPTRT011 |
Assess and improve chemical dosing process |
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NWPTRT032 |
Assess and improve sedimentation processes |
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NWPTRT042 |
Assess and improve granular media filters |
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NWPTRT045 |
Assess and improve desalination processes |
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NWPTRT051 |
Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal |
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NWPTRT084 |
Assess and improve activated sludge and nutrient removal processes |
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NWPTRT085 |
Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts |
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NWPTRT093 |
Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes |
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General elective units |
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AHCBUS515 |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders |
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BSBCUS401 |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies |
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BSBFLM312 |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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BSBINM301 |
Organise workplace information |
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BSBLDR403 |
Lead team effectiveness |
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BSBMGT402 |
Implement operational plan |
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BSBSMB407 |
Manage a small team |
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BSBWHS520 |
Manage implementation of emergency procedures |
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BSBWOR404 |
Develop work priorities |
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BSBWRT401 |
Write complex documents |
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MSS404061 |
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area |
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NWPGEN010 |
Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems |
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NWPNET033 |
Coordinate and monitor water asset construction |
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TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Qualification Mapping Information
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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
