Modification History
NWP50107 Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP50107 Release 1: Primary release.
Description
The Diploma of Water Operations supports candidates seeking competency and requiring increasingly specialised technical skills or those who require a broad range of skills.
To achieve this qualification the candidate must demonstrate competency in seven units, comprising two core and five elective units of competency.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
Qualification code : NWP50107
Qualification title : Diploma of 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 |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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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
7 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
- 2 core units
- 5 elective units
Choose a minimum of 3 elective units from the list below.
Choose the remaining 2 units from either the list below, or elsewhere in this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package, or Accredited Course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be selected from qualifications aligned to AQF level 4, 5, or 6. However, only one unit may be imported from another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course at AQF level 4 or AQF level 6.
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 |
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PSPSOHS501A |
Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS |
NWP505B |
Implement and monitor environmental management policies, plans, procedures and programs |
Electives |
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NWP504A |
Collect and mange hydrometric station survey data |
NWP508A |
Apply principles of hydraulics to pipe and channel flow |
NWP509A |
Collect, verify and report hydrometric time series data |
NWP510A |
Develop and maintain ratings |
NWP511B |
Manage large dam safety surveillance |
NWP512B |
Implement and manage catchment management plan |
NWP513B |
Develop and review catchment management plan |
NWP514B |
Implement and manage groundwater management plan |
NWP515B |
Develop and review groundwater management plan |
NWP516B |
Implement and manage surface water management plan |
NWP517B |
Develop and review surface water management plan |
NWP518B |
Prepare and report on data related to flood mitigation |
NWP519B |
Develop and report flood mitigation |
NWP520A |
Contribute to hydrometric planning and water resource management |
NWP525B |
Implement and manage asset construction and maintenance |
NWP527B |
Conduct commissioning and post-commissioning activities |
NWP528B |
Implement and manage trade waste policies and plans |
NWP529B |
Develop and modify trade waste management policies and plans |
NWP530B |
Implement and manage the operation and maintenance of irrigation delivery systems |
NWP531B |
Develop and review irrigation system management plan |
NWP532B |
Implement and manage potable water system management plan |
NWP533B |
Develop and review potable water system management plan |
NWP534B |
Implement and manage drainage system management plan |
NWP535B |
Develop and review drainage system management plan |
NWP536B |
Implement and manage wastewater collection management plan |
NWP537B |
Develop and review wastewater collection management plan |
NWP545B |
Implement and manage water treatment processes monitoring program |
NWP546B |
Develop and review water treatment processes management plan |
NWP547B |
Implement and manage wastewater treatment processes monitoring program |
NWP548B |
Develop and review wastewater treatment management plan |
NWP551A |
Evaluate, implement and monitor high-risk trade waste discharge approvals |
NWP552 |
Apply mathematical solutions to engineering problems |
NWP553 |
Apply scientific principles to engineering problems |
NWP554 |
Apply surveying computations to civil engineering projects |
NWP555 |
Apply construction principles to civil engineering works |
NWP556 |
Apply environmental solutions to engineering projects |
NWP557 |
Apply surveying for civil engineering projects |
NWP558 |
Use computer aided drafting systems |
NWP559 |
Apply principles of mechanics to engineering problems |
NWP560 |
Apply principles of strength of materials to engineering problems |
BSBFIM501A |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBMGT515A |
Manage operational plan |
CPPSIS4002A |
Store and retrieve spatial data |
CPPSIS5002A |
Capture new spatial data |
CPPSIS5010A |
Collate and interpret spatial data |
LGAWORK501A |
Prepare preliminary design for operational works |
LGAWORK502A |
Prepare detailed works project documentation |
LGAWORK503A |
Undertake project investigation |
PSPPROC506A |
Plan to manage contracts |