Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:40 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:40 AM AWST
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Networks
Networks
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AA83
AA83
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2015
07/12/2015
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
0509 - Environmental Studies
Approved Date
15/04/2016
15/04/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
07/12/2015
Nominal Hours
335
335
Description
Provide knowledge and skills to water sector personnel working in networks.
Packaging Rules
Learners are to complete eleven (11) units in total: two (2) core units, and no more than nine (9) elective units
1. Core Units
Learners to complete two (2) Core units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ35 | NWPGEN001 | Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ32 | NWPGEN004 | Assess, implement and report environmental procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Work Health Safety Electives
Learners to select one (1) unit from the below list.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK29 | BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUI52 | BSBWHS303 | Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group C Construction
Optional - Learners to complete the below unit.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7711 | PMBWELD302B | Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group D Networks
Learners to select a minimum of four (4) units from the list below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY85 | NWPNET001 | Disinfect network assets | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVY78 | NWPNET013 | Identify and respond to water problems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY61 | NWPNET042 | Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY62 | NWPNET041 | Monitor and operate water distribution systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY58 | NWPNET045 | Test and commission wastewater collection systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY59 | NWPNET044 | Test and commission water distribution systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY79 | NWPNET012 | Use locating devices | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. Flexible Group
Learners can select their remaining electives from the below list or from elsewhere within the NWP training package. Alternatively, up to two (2) of the elective units may be selected from another endorsed training package or from an accredited course.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY56 | NWPSOU002 | Control vegetation on a site | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVY33 | NWPSOU054 | Monitor and operate pump stations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC10 | MSMWJ301 | Operate a high pressure water jetting system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVY05 | NWPTRT054 | Operate and control chloramination processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX88 | NWPTRT101 | Operate and control lagoon processes | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WH753 | RIIWHS204D | Work safely at heights | 16 | Unit of competency |