Subjects
10 units of competency are required for this qualification:
2 core units
8 elective units
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.
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 standards guidelines 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: Drinking water | |
Assess and optimise chemical dosing process | |
Assess and improve sedimentation processes | |
Assess and improve granular media filters | |
Assess and improve desalination processes | |
Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal | |
Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts | |
Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems | |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | |
Group C: Wastewater | |
Assess and optimise chemical dosing process | |
Assess and improve sedimentation systems | |
Assess and improve granular media filters | |
Assess and improve desalination processes | |
Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal | |
Assess and improve activated sludge and nutrient removal processes | |
Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts | |
Assess and improve anaerobic digestion systems | |
Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems | |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | |
Group D: General elective units | |
Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems | |
Coordinate and monitor water asset construction | |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Organise workplace information | |
Lead team effectiveness | |
Implement operational plan | |
Manage a small team | |
Develop work priorities | |
Write complex documents | |
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area | |
Contribute to implementing emergency procedures | |
Provide work skill instruction | |
