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, hydrography, irrigation or trade waste 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.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Core units | |
Ensure compliance with water industry guidelines, standards and legislation | |
Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures | |
Group A: Work health safety | |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | |
Assist with compliance with WHS laws | |
Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes | |
Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | |
Group B: Sampling and testing | |
Perform complex testing | |
Sampling and testing trade wastewater | |
Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks | |
Undertake sampling and testing of water | |
Group C: Networks | |
Prepare and restore work site | |
Optimise network systems | |
Supervise and report on conduit inspections | |
Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair of network assets | |
Coordinate and monitor water asset construction | |
Develop an operation plan | |
Measure and process medium and high flows using a range of methods and equipment | |
Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems | |
Coordinate and monitor the operation of drainage systems | |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
Develop work priorities | |
Group D: Source | |
Develop and implement catchment operations plans | |
Implement dam safety plans | |
Inspect and report river performance | |
Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations | |
Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage | |
Implement operational plan | |
Manage a small team | |
Group E: Hydrography | |
Measure and process low and medium flows using area velocity methods | |
Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites | |
Measure and process medium and high flows using a range of methods and equipment | |
Undertake surveying of monitoring sites | |
Perform complex testing | |
Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage | |
Undertake sampling and testing of water | |
Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work | |
Process and interpret data | |
Group F: Irrigation | |
Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems | |
Coordinate and monitor surface water systems | |
Coordinate and monitor the operation of drainage systems | |
Coordinate and monitor water asset construction | |
Inspect and report river performance | |
Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations | |
Monitor and operate pump stations | |
Group G: Trade waste | |
Evaluate, implement and monitor standard low risk trade waste discharge approvals | |
Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation | |
Investigate, rectify and report on trade waste incidents | |
Coordinate, implement and report trade waste monitoring procedures | |
Establish connections of water and wastewater systems | |
Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks | |
Group H: General elective units | |
Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems | |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | |
Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal | |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
Lead team effectiveness | |
Implement operational plan | |
Manage a small team | |
Develop work priorities | |
Write complex documents | |
Enter and work in confined spaces | |
Provide work skill instruction |