Employability Skills Qualification Summary
Qualification code: NWP10110
Qualification title: Certificate I in Water Sustainability
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 | communicates effectively and appropriately with others reads and interprets workplace information accurately uses literacy skills in regard to written and verbal communication in the workplace uses basic interpersonal and communication skills (including listening and questioning, receiving feedback) records and relays relevant information understands relevant definitions, terminology, symbols and language interprets maps and simple plans explains water systems follows instructions maintains and checks records and documents reports and documents water-related research and projects uses correct water industry terminology when communicating and reporting |
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Teamwork | works collaboratively and effectively with team members applies work procedures accurately and in a timely manner relates positively to fellow team members applies procedures for maintaining a tidy and clean personal work area works cooperatively and collaboratively with others to complete tasks |
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Problem solving | researches, assesses and explains a limited range of principles and functions of water systems responds effectively to hazards, risks and emergencies performs mathematical and scientific calculations applies water testing processes uses appropriate techniques to solve or report problems identified when completing work tasks applies scientific principles to the design, construction and operation of a working model of a water system |
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Initiative and enterprise | identifies risks and hazards takes opportunities to work with team members and supervisors to improve processes takes appropriate initiative to deal with problems and complete tasks |
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Planning and organising | plans personal work researches, explores, assesses and explains a limited range of principles and functions of water systems investigates local water and wastewater systems researches, assesses and reports on water systems and water quality, distribution and treatment plans water sampling and testing plans and designs a basic water system |
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Self management | adapts and modifies activities depending on differing workplace contexts and environments plans skills development identifies and responds to risks to personal wellbeing which may affect safe performance in the workplace recognises limitations in skills and experience, asks for help and seeks clarification or information about work requirements and procedures |
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Learning | undertakes research on a limited range of water systems and management seeks and applies feedback on personal performance plans skills development checks and confirms policies, procedures and legislative requirements checks systems and equipment used in the workplace and the instructions, processes and precautions for their use |
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Technology | uses technical equipment for measuring, sampling, testing and making adjustments uses computer equipment for recording data, researching on the internet, and using graphic simulations, plans and diagrams uses work-related plant, equipment and tools identifies and correctly uses equipment, tools and other technology required to complete project tasks, including scientific equipment, computers, and safety and field equipment applies procedures for identifying and using suitable work-related technology when carrying out project calculations |
The diverse nature of the candidates undertaking this qualification may include students undertaking VET in Schools programs or people involved in other forms of pre-employment or early employment programs. Therefore, 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.
