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 drinking water or wastewater by selecting elective units as specified in the table below.

Choose the remaining elective units from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package. Alternatively, 2 elective units may be selected from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

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.

Core units

add topic NWPGEN001

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

add topic NWPGEN004

Assess, implement and report environmental procedures

Group A: Work health safety

add topic AHCCHM101A

Follow basic chemical safety rules

add topic BSBWHS301

Maintain workplace safety

add topic BSBWHS302

Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace

add topic BSBWHS303

Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

add topic BSBWHS304

Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

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

add topic NWPSOU003

Identify and confirm blue-green algae

Group C: Drinking water

add topic NWPTRT014

Operate and control iron and manganese removal process

add topic NWPTRT015

Operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes

add topic NWPTRT031

Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes

add topic NWPTRT033

Operate and control DAF processes

add topic NWPTRT034

Operate and control activated carbon processes

add topic NWPTRT035

Operate and control ion exchange and softening processes

add topic NWPTRT041

Operate and control granular media filters

add topic NWPTRT043

Operate and control membrane filters

add topic NWPTRT044

Operate and control desalination processes

add topic NWPTRT054

Operate and control chloramination processes

add topic NWPTRT091

Operate and control solids handling processes

add topic NWPGEN009

Perform complex testing

add topic NWPSOU001

Respond to blue green algae outbreaks

Group D: Wastewater

add topic NWPTRT033

Operate and control DAF processes

add topic NWPTRT041

Operate and control granular media filters

add topic NWPTRT043

Operate and control membrane filters

add topic NWPTRT054

Operate and control chloramination processes

add topic NWPTRT062

Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation

add topic NWPTRT072

Operate and control odour removal processes

add topic NWPTRT081

Operate and control activated sludge processes

add topic NWPTRT082

Operate and control nutrient removal processes

add topic NWPTRT083

Operate and control aerobic bioreactor processes

add topic NWPTRT091

Operate and control solids handling processes

add topic NWPTRT092

Operate and control digestion processes

add topic NWPTRT094

Operate and control incineration processes

add topic NWPTRT101

Operate and control lagoon processes

add topic NWPGEN009

Perform complex testing

add topic NWPSOU001

Respond to blue green algae outbreaks

Group E: General elective units

add topic NWPTRT012

Operate and control fluoride addition process

add topic NWPTRT053

Operate and control UV processes

add topic CPCCCM1015A

Carry out measurements and calculations

add topic RIISAM204D

Operate small plant and equipment

add topic BSBCMM301

Process customer complaints

add topic BSBCUS301

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

add topic BSBFLM305

Support operational plan

add topic BSBFLM312

Contribute to team effectiveness

add topic FSKNUM21

Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work

add topic MSAPMOHS216A

Operate breathing apparatus

add topic RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

add topic RIIWHS302D

Implement traffic management plan

add topic TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances