Subjects
11 units of competency are required for this qualification:
2 core units
9 elective units
Choose a minimum of 7 electives from the list below.
Choose 1 from Group A: WHS elective units
Choose 5 from Group B: Irrigation elective units
Choose no more than 1 from Group C: General elective units
Choose the remaining 2 electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or 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 | |
Assess, implement and report environmental procedures | |
Support the role and functions of the water industry | |
Group A: WHS elective units (choose 1) | |
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: Irrigation elective units (choose 5) | |
Monitor and operate irrigation and domestic delivery systems | |
Inspect and operate surface water systems | |
Install devices for irrigation systems | |
Install meters for rural water supplies | |
Maintain meters for rural water supplies | |
Detect and rectify faults with automated channel regulators | |
Monitor and conduct maintenance on flow control and metering devices | |
Monitor and control drainage operations | |
Monitor and control rural water distribution operations | |
Monitor and schedule water deliveries | |
Provide and promote customer service | |
Group C: General elective units (choose no more than 1) | |
Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications | |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | |
Prepare and restore work site | |
Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks | |
Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks | |
Inspect and report river performance | |
Monitor and operate groundwater extraction | |
Inspect and operate groundwater regulation | |
Operate and control water treatment 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 | |
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area | |
Implement traffic management plan | |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | |
