Pathway Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:07 PM AWST

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Pathway
National Code
State Code
AB93
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
National Code
NWP30219
State Code
BFB4
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
04/02/2020
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Approved Date
23/07/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
4.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2021
Nominal Hours
340
Description
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor, operate and maintain network operations.
Packaging Rules
A total of eleven (11) units of competency comprising:

Specialisations
- two (2) core units listed below, plus
- five (5) units from one of the Groups: A, B, C, D, or F, OR
- seven (7) units from Group E: (select six (6) units from specialist elective Groups: F and G, with a minimum of two (2) units from each Group), the selection must include NWPGEN017, OR
- six (6) units from Group G, the selection must include NWPGEN017, and
- all remaining elective units can be selected from anywhere within this qualification.

Up to two (2) of the elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.

Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol L on TGA website. Visit training.gov.au for a list of prerequisites that may be associated with this qualification.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBO18 NWPGEN019 Assess, implement and report environmental procedures 40 Unit of competency
OBB09 BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes 30 Unit of competency
2. Group D Elective Units: Networks
At least five (5) units to be chosen from Group D for the Networks Specialisation.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH085 RIICCM209D Carry out concrete work 36 Unit of competency
AWB53 RIICCM205E Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
OAK48 RIIMPO327E Conduct pipe layer operations 68 Unit of competency
OBN95 NWPNET020 Control electrical risk on metallic pipes 10 Unit of competency
OBN97 NWPNET018 Disinfect network assets 25 Unit of competency
OBN94 NWPNET030 Identify and respond to water quality problems 30 Unit of competency
WH233 RIICWM501D Implement civil construction plan 70 Unit of competency
OBO06 NWPIWS003 Inspect and operate water diversion systems 30 Unit of competency
OBN88 NWPNET037 Inspect sewer or stormwater assets 40 Unit of competency
OBO05 NWPIWS004 Install meters for rural water supplies 20 Unit of competency
WH086 RIICCM210D Install trench support 8 Unit of competency
OBN84 NWPNET047 Install, maintain and repair hydrants 20 Unit of competency
OBN91 NWPNET039 Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water 45 Unit of competency
OBN86 NWPNET040 Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater 45 Unit of competency
OBO04 NWPIWS006 Maintain meters for rural water supplies 20 Unit of competency
OBN83 NWPNET048 Monitor and control vacuum sewer systems 45 Unit of competency
OBN93 NWPNET028 Monitor and operate network systems 35 Unit of competency
OBO12 NWPGEN027 Monitor and operate pump stations 30 Unit of competency
OBN82 NWPNET052 Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems 30 Unit of competency
OBN79 NWPNET051 Monitor and operate water distribution systems 30 Unit of competency
AWC10 MSMWJ301 Operate a high pressure water jetting system 55 Unit of competency
OBN56 NWPTRT030 Operate and control odour removal processes 25 Unit of competency
OBN89 NWPNET036 Perform leak detection 20 Unit of competency
OBN90 NWPNET035 Perform odour and infiltration investigations 30 Unit of competency
OBN77 NWPNET054 Test and commission wastewater collection systems 40 Unit of competency
OBN78 NWPNET053 Test and commission water distribution systems 40 Unit of competency
WH654 RIISAM203D Use hand and power tools 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units: Civil Construction
All the remaining elective units can be selected from anywhere within this qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAH84 PMBWELD301 Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines 20 Unit of competency
BBA89 CPCCCM3005 Calculate costs of construction work 20 Unit of competency
WH084 RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
WH085 RIICCM209D Carry out concrete work 36 Unit of competency
AWB53 RIICCM205E Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
WH305 RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations 40 Unit of competency
OAK48 RIIMPO327E Conduct pipe layer operations 68 Unit of competency
WH088 RIICCM301D Construct and dismantle fences and gates 32 Unit of competency
WH766 RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site 12 Unit of competency
BAH83 PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines 20 Unit of competency
WH751 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
WH087 RIICCM211D Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates 32 Unit of competency
WH130 RIICRC314D Handle concrete materials 24 Unit of competency
W9373 CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials 16 Unit of competency
WH233 RIICWM501D Implement civil construction plan 70 Unit of competency
BAN92 AHCSAW302 Implement erosion and sediment control measures 50 Unit of competency
WH139 RIICRC323D Insert tie bars in fresh concrete 8 Unit of competency
BAH80 PMBWELD305 Install polyethylene plastic pressure pipelines 20 Unit of competency
WH106 RIICPL305D Install pre-cast access chambers 36 Unit of competency
WH105 RIICPL304D Install pre-cast gully pits 36 Unit of competency
BAH77 PMBWELD308 Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines 20 Unit of competency
WH109 RIICRC202D Install signs 12 Unit of competency
WH103 RIICPL302D Install stormwater systems 36 Unit of competency
WH086 RIICCM210D Install trench support 8 Unit of competency
WH119 RIICRC303D Lay pavers 20 Unit of competency
OAE43 TLILIC0013 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) 70 Unit of competency
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
OAK80 RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant 16 Unit of competency
WH117 RIICRC301D Maintain drainage systems 12 Unit of competency
WH645 RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
WH083 RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually 12 Unit of competency
AXL63 FWPCOT2239 Trim and cut felled trees 40 Unit of competency
WH131 RIICRC315D Use concreting materials and equipment 60 Unit of competency
WH654 RIISAM203D Use hand and power tools 60 Unit of competency
WH753 RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
4. Group F Elective Units: Wastewater Treatment
All the remaining elective units can be selected from anywhere within this qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBN49 NWPTRT047 Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes 25 Unit of competency
OBN55 NWPTRT036 Operate and control activated sludge processes 40 Unit of competency
OBN62 NWPTRT024 Operate and control chloramination processes 40 Unit of competency
OBN51 NWPTRT040 Operate and control digestion processes 35 Unit of competency
OBN70 NWPTRT016 Operate and control dissolved air flotation processes 25 Unit of competency
OBN53 NWPTRT038 Operate and control fixed film processes 20 Unit of competency
OBN67 NWPTRT019 Operate and control granular media filters 30 Unit of competency
OBN50 NWPTRT046 Operate and control incineration processes 20 Unit of competency
OBN66 NWPTRT020 Operate and control membrane filters 20 Unit of competency
OBN54 NWPTRT037 Operate and control nutrient removal processes 30 Unit of competency
OBN56 NWPTRT030 Operate and control odour removal processes 25 Unit of competency
OBN58 NWPTRT028 Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation 30 Unit of competency
OBN71 NWPTRT010 Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes 45 Unit of competency
OBN52 NWPTRT039 Operate and control solids handling processes 20 Unit of competency
OBO15 NWPGEN022 Perform laboratory testing 40 Unit of competency
OBO41 NWPCAD001 Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks 20 Unit of competency
OBO17 NWPGEN021 Sample and test wastewater 35 Unit of competency
5. General Elective Units
All the remaining elective units can be selected from anywhere within this qualification. Up to 2 of the elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBB13 BSBWHS307 Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
OBO11 NWPGEN025 Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes 50 Unit of competency
OBO20 NWPGEN017 Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation 10 Unit of competency
OAP17 CPCCCM1015 Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
WF939 CPCPPS5024A Conduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiatives 30 Unit of competency
OBB10 BSBWHS309 Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes 30 Unit of competency
AUI54 BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
OBO40 NWPCAD002 Control vegetation on a site 20 Unit of competency
AUM29 BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
BAK10 MSS404061 Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
BAT27 AHCCHM101 Follow basic chemical safety rules 35 Unit of competency
AWM76 TLID2003 Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
OBO16 NWPGEN024 Identify the role and functions of the water industry 20 Unit of competency
OBO10 NWPGEN028 Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation 30 Unit of competency
OBN92 NWPNET029 Locate, identify and protect utilities 30 Unit of competency
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
OBN74 NWPTRT006 Monitor and operate fluoride addition processes 20 Unit of competency
OBO22 NWPCAD019 Monitor and operate groundwater extraction 35 Unit of competency
OBN64 NWPTRT022 Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes 40 Unit of competency
OBN76 NWPTRT007 Monitor and operate liquefied chlorine gas disinfection processes 35 Unit of competency
OBN60 NWPTRT026 Monitor and operate ozone processes 30 Unit of competency
OBN63 NWPTRT023 Monitor and operate ultraviolet processes 20 Unit of competency
OBN59 NWPTRT027 Monitor and operate wastewater treatment processes 45 Unit of competency
OBN75 NWPTRT005 Monitor and operate water treatment processes 45 Unit of competency
AXN81 MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus 20 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
AUH34 BSBINM301 Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
OAC22 MSL904002 Perform standard calibrations 60 Unit of competency
OBN96 NWPNET019 Prepare and restore worksite 40 Unit of competency
AUK60 BSBCMM301 Process customer complaints 20 Unit of competency
OBO13 NWPGEN026 Provide and promote customer service 30 Unit of competency
AWO58 MSL922001 Record and present data 60 Unit of competency
D9382 CPCCDE3014A Remove non-friable asbestos 25 Unit of competency
D9384 CPCCBC4051A Supervise asbestos removal 40 Unit of competency
AUL72 BSBFLM305 Support operational plan 40 Unit of competency
OBO14 NWPGEN023 Use maps, plans, drawings and details 25 Unit of competency
BAK41 MSS402061 Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AA83 Networks Pathway
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AE36 Networks Pathway
Note
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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