Pathway Outline
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Treatment
Treatment
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AA80
AA80
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
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
07/12/2015
Nominal Hours
282
282
Description
Provide knowledge and skills to water sector personnel working in treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ33 | NWPGEN003 | Apply environmental and licensing procedures of the water industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ35 | NWPGEN001 | Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Work Health Safety Electives
Learners to complete the below unit.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK29 | BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Sampling and Testing Units
Learners to select at least one (1) unit from the below list.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ29 | NWPGEN007 | Sample and test drinking water | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ28 | NWPGEN008 | Sample and test wastewater | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group F Treatment Units
Learners to select at least four (4) units from the below list.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY22 | NWPTRT012 | Operate and control fluoride addition process | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVY07 | NWPTRT052 | Operate and control hypochlorite disinfection processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX88 | NWPTRT101 | Operate and control lagoon processes | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVY21 | NWPTRT013 | Operate and control liquefied chlorine gas disinfection | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVY00 | NWPTRT071 | Operate and control pre-treatment processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVY06 | NWPTRT053 | Operate and control UV processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVY03 | NWPTRT061 | Operate and control wastewater processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVX99 | NWPTRT073 | Operate and control wastewater sedimentation processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVY23 | NWPTRT001 | Operate and control water treatment processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
5. Group G General Units
Optional - Learners to select a maximum of two (2) units from the below units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK74 | BSBCUS201 | Deliver a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WH751 | RIIWHS202D | Enter and work in confined spaces | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WH756 | RIIWHS302D | Implement traffic management plan | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W8253 | MSAPMOHS216A | Operate breathing apparatus | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUK61 | BSBWOR202 | Organise and complete daily work activities | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVY84 | NWPNET002 | Prepare and restore work site | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ25 | NWPGEN011 | Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications | 25 | Unit of competency |
6. Flexible choice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5063 | TLID2003A | Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVY36 | NWPSOU051 | Monitor and operate groundwater extraction | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVY12 | NWPTRT041 | Operate and control granular media filters | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY07 | NWPTRT052 | Operate and control hypochlorite disinfection processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX88 | NWPTRT101 | Operate and control lagoon processes | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVX93 | NWPTRT091 | Operate and control solids handling processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAK41 | MSS402061 | Use SCADA systems in operations | 30 | Unit of competency |