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 or hydrography 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 | |
Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | |
Assess, implement and report environmental procedures | |
Group A: Work health safety | |
Maintain workplace safety | |
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace | |
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | |
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes | |
Group B: Sampling and testing | |
Sample and test drinking water | |
Sample and test wastewater | |
Perform complex testing | |
Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks | |
Identify and confirm blue-green algae | |
Undertake sampling and testing of water | |
Group C: Construction | |
Handle construction materials | |
Install signs | |
Calculate and cost construction work | |
Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines | |
Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines | |
Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines | |
Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines | |
Conduct patching operations | |
Carry out manual excavation | |
Spread and compact materials manually | |
Carry out basic levelling | |
Carry out concrete work | |
Install trench support | |
Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates | |
Construct and dismantle fences and gates | |
Install pre-cast gully pits | |
Install pre-cast access chambers | |
Lay pavers | |
Handle concrete materials | |
Use concreting materials and equipment | |
Insert tie bars in fresh concrete | |
Implement civil construction plan | |
Conduct basic scaffolding operations | |
Conduct pipe layer operations | |
Use hand and power tools | |
Operate small plant and equipment | |
Enter and work in confined spaces | |
Work safely at heights | |
Drain and dewater civil construction site | |
Group D: Networks | |
Disinfect networks assets | |
Control electrical risk on metallic pipes | |
Use locating devices | |
Identify and respond to water problems | |
Perform odour and infiltration investigations | |
Perform leak detection | |
Inspect sewer or stormwater line | |
Inspect, maintain and repair hydrants | |
Monitor and control vacuum sewer system | |
Monitor and operate water distribution systems | |
Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems | |
Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems | |
Test and commission water distribution systems | |
Test and commission wastewater collection systems | |
Inspect and operate surface water systems | |
Install meters for rural water supplies | |
Maintain meters for rural water supplies | |
Use hand and power tools | |
Carry out manual excavation | |
Carry out concrete work | |
Install trench support | |
Implement civil construction plan | |
Conduct pipe layer operations | |
Group E: Source | |
Monitor and coordinate catchment operations | |
Monitor and control dam operations | |
Monitor and implement dam maintenance | |
Inspect and report on concrete dam safety | |
Inspect and report on embankment dam safety | |
Route floods through storages | |
Conduct and report dam safety instrumentation monitoring | |
Inspect and report river performance | |
Operate and maintain locks and weirs | |
Operate and maintain fishways | |
Operate and maintain salt interception works | |
Inspect and operate groundwater regulation | |
Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems | |
Group F: Hydrography | |
Measure and process low and medium flows using area velocity methods | |
Establish monitoring sites | |
Support the role and functions of the water industry | |
Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work | |
Perform standard calibrations | |
Record and present data | |
Group G: General elective units | |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | |
Provide and promote customer service | |
Investigate and report breaches of water industry legislation | |
Operate and control water treatment processes | |
Operate and control wastewater processes | |
Process customer complaints | |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers | |
Support operational plan | |
Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Organise workplace information | |
Organise personal work priorities and development | |
Conduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiatives | |
Assess household water use | |
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area | |
Implement traffic management plan | |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | |
