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

add topic NWPGEN002

Ensure compliance with water industry guidelines, standards and legislation

add topic NWPGEN005

Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures

Group A: Work health safety

add topic BSBWHS401

Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

add topic BSBWHS402

Assist with compliance with WHS laws

add topic BSBWHS403

Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes

add topic BSBWHS404

Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

Group B: Sampling and testing

add topic NWPGEN009

Perform complex testing

add topic NWPGEN014

Sampling and testing trade wastewater

add topic NWPSOU001

Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks

add topic AHCLPW306A

Undertake sampling and testing of water

Group C: Networks

add topic NWPNET002

Prepare and restore work site

add topic NWPNET005

Optimise network systems

add topic NWPNET017

Supervise and report on conduit inspections

add topic NWPNET025

Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair of network assets

add topic NWPNET033

Coordinate and monitor water asset construction

add topic NWPGEN015

Develop an operation plan

add topic NWPHYD014

Measure and process medium and high flows using a range of methods and equipment

add topic NWPIRR033

Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems

add topic NWPIRR035

Coordinate and monitor the operation of drainage systems

add topic BSBCUS401

Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

add topic BSBWOR404

Develop work priorities

Group D: Source

add topic NWPSOU014

Develop and implement catchment operations plans

add topic NWPSOU026

Implement dam safety plans

add topic NWPSOU030

Inspect and report river performance

add topic NWPSOU041

Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations

add topic NWPSOU053

Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage

add topic BSBMGT402

Implement operational plan

add topic BSBSMB407

Manage a small team

Group E: Hydrography

add topic NWPHYD011

Measure and process low and medium flows using area velocity methods

add topic NWPHYD013

Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites

add topic NWPHYD014

Measure and process medium and high flows using a range of methods and equipment

add topic NWPHYD015

Undertake surveying of monitoring sites

add topic NWPGEN009

Perform complex testing

add topic NWPSOU053

Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage

add topic AHCLPW306A

Undertake sampling and testing of water

add topic FSKNUM21

Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work

add topic MSL924001A

Process and interpret data

Group F: Irrigation

add topic NWPIRR033

Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems

add topic NWPIRR034

Coordinate and monitor surface water systems

add topic NWPIRR035

Coordinate and monitor the operation of drainage systems

add topic NWPNET033

Coordinate and monitor water asset construction

add topic NWPSOU030

Inspect and report river performance

add topic NWPSOU041

Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations

add topic NWPSOU054

Monitor and operate pump stations

Group G: Trade waste

add topic NWPTRD001

Evaluate, implement and monitor standard low risk trade waste discharge approvals

add topic NWPTRD011

Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation

add topic NWPTRD012

Investigate, rectify and report on trade waste incidents

add topic NWPTRD023

Coordinate, implement and report trade waste monitoring procedures

add topic NWPTRD024

Establish connections of water and wastewater systems

add topic NWPSOU003

Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks

Group H: General elective units

add topic NWPGEN010

Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems

add topic NWPGEN013

Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes

add topic NWPTRT051

Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal

add topic AHCBUS504A

Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders

add topic BSBCUS401

Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

add topic BSBLDR403

Lead team effectiveness

add topic BSBMGT402

Implement operational plan

add topic BSBSBM407

Manage a small team

add topic BSBWOR404

Develop work priorities

add topic BSBWRT401

Write complex documents

add topic RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

add topic TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction