Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:34 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:34 PM AWST
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Source
Source
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AA85
AA85
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 assisting source operations.
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 list below.
| 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 B Sampling and Testing
Learners to complete the below unit.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ29 | NWPGEN007 | Sample and test drinking water | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group E Source
Learners to select a minimum of three (3) units from the below list.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY47 | NWPSOU024 | Inspect and report on concrete dam safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY46 | NWPSOU025 | Inspect and report on embankment dam safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY49 | NWPSOU022 | Monitor and control dam operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVY52 | NWPSOU013 | Monitor and coordinate catchment operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY48 | NWPSOU023 | Monitor and implement dam maintenance | 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 |
| AVY29 | NWPTRD011 | Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY12 | NWPTRT041 | Operate and control granular media filters | 30 | Unit of competency |