Qualification Outline
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Certificate I in Water Sustainability
Certificate I in Water Sustainability
NWP10110
W901
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 30/04/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Certificate I in Environmental Sustainability provides pathways into the water industry for, in particular, young people who are seeking an opportunity to gain experience of the industry while developing a set of valuable employability skills.
To achieve this qualification the candidate must demonstrate competency in seven units of competency, comprising:
four core units
two industry project units
two pathways units specifically incorporating employability skills
three elective units.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Seven (7) units of competency are required for this qualification including:- four (4) core units
- three (3) elective units
Choose a minimum of two (2) units from the elective units list.
Choose the remaining one (1) unit from either the elective units list, or elsewhere in this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be selected from qualifications aligned to AQF level 1 or 2.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
Four (4) core units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4807 | NWP103B | Demonstrate care and safe practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4806 | NWP102B | Design a basic water system model | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4805 | NWP101B | Investigate sustainable water cycle management | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4808 | NWP104B | Sample and test water sources and quality | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0782 | BSBITU202A | Create and use spreadsheets | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4809 | NWP105B | Draw and use simple maps, plans and drawings | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0795 | BSBLED101A | Plan skills development | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0781 | BSBITU201A | Produce simple word processed documents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1027 | BSBWOR204A | Use business technology | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D243 | NWP10107 | Certificate I in Water Sustainability | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.