Subjects

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 networks, source, irrigation or treatment 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.

Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol .

The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Core units

add topic NWPGEN001

Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation

add topic NWPGEN003

Apply the environmental and licensing procedures of the water industry

Group A: Work health safety

add topic BSBWHS201

Contribute to health and safety of self and others

add topic BSBWHS301

Maintain workplace safety

Group B: Sampling and testing

add topic NWPGEN007

Sample and test drinking water

add topic NWPGEN008

Sample and test wastewater

add topic NWPSOU001

Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks

Group C: Networks

add topic NWPNET002

Prepare and restore work site

add topic NWPNET003

Control electrical risk on metallic pipes

add topic NWPNET004

Monitor and operate network systems

add topic NWPNET011

Locate, identify and protect utilities

add topic NWPNET021

Install metering equipment

add topic NWPNET022

Maintain and repair networks assets for drinking water

add topic NWPNET023

Maintain and repair networks assets for wastewater

add topic NWPNET024

Maintain and repair network assets for bulkwater

add topic NWPNET031

Construct and install water distribution assets

add topic NWPNET032

Construct and install wastewater assets

add topic NWPNET043

Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems

add topic NWPIRR001

Monitor and operate irrigation and domestic delivery systems

add topic NWPIRR002

Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in irrigation systems

add topic NWPIRR011

Install devices for irrigation systems

add topic NWPIRR012

Construct open earthen channels and drains

add topic NWPIRR013

Construct and install irrigation delivery and stormwater drainage assets

add topic NWPIRR021

Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains

add topic RIICCM205D

Carry out manual excavation

add topic RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

Group D: Source

add topic NWPSOU002

Control vegetation on a site

add topic NWPSOU011

Maintain catchment and surrounding areas

add topic NWPSOU012

Monitor, inspect and report catchment operations

add topic NWPSOU021

Inspect and maintain basic dams and water storages

add topic NWPSOU051

Monitor and operate groundwater extraction

add topic NWPSOU054

Monitor and operate pump stations

add topic NWPNET022

Maintain and repair networks assets for drinking water

add topic NWPNET023

Maintain and repair networks assets for wastewater

Group E: Irrigation

add topic NWPIRR002

Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in irrigation systems

add topic NWPIRR012

Construct open earthen channels and drains

add topic NWPIRR013

Construct and install irrigation delivery and stormwater drainage assets

add topic NWPIRR021

Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains

add topic NWPIRR041

Identify and apply water entitlements and delivery processes

add topic NWPNET004

Monitor and operate network systems

add topic NWPNET022

Maintain and repair networks assets for water

add topic NWPNET023

Maintain and repair networks assets for wastewater

Group F: Treatment

add topic NWPTRT001

Operate and control water treatment processes

add topic NWPTRT012

Operate and control fluoride addition processes

add topic NWPTRT013

Operate and control liquefied chlorine gas disinfection processes

add topic NWPTRT052

Operate and control hypochlorite disinfection processes

add topic NWPTRT053

Operate and control UV processes

add topic NWPTRT055

Operate chlorine dioxide processes

add topic NWPTRT056

Operate and control ozone processes

add topic NWPTRT061

Operate and control wastewater processes

add topic NWPTRT071

Operate and control pre-treatment processes

add topic NWPTRT073

Operate and control wastewater sedimentation processes

add topic NWPTRT101

Operate and control lagoon processes

add topic NWPGEN012

Support the role and functions of the water industry

add topic NWPSOU051

Monitor and operate groundwater extraction

add topic NWPSOU054

Monitor and operate pump stations

Group G: General elective units

add topic NWPGEN011

Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications

add topic NWPGEN012

Support the role and functions of the water industry

add topic NWPNET002

Prepare and restore work site

add topic CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

add topic RIISAM204D

Operate small plant and equipment

add topic BSBCMM201

Communicate in the workplace

add topic BSBCUS201

Deliver a service to customers

add topic BSBWOR202

Organise and complete daily work activities

add topic FSKDIG03

Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks

add topic MSAPMOHS216A

Operate breathing apparatus

add topic MSS404061A

Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area

add topic RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

add topic RIIWHS302D

Implement traffic management plan

add topic UEENEEK101A

Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems

add topic UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

add topic UEENEEK102A Work safely with remote area power supply systems

add topic UEENEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

add topic UEENEEK102A

Work safely with remote area power supply systems

add topic UEENEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace