Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
NWP30215
AYW7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/12/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies in water industry operations or specialisation in networks, source, irrigation or treatment.
The general qualification covers the skills required to operate in a broad range of water operations.
The networks specialisation covers the skills required to monitor, operate and maintain network operations.
The source specialisation covers the skills required to monitor, operate and maintain source operations.
The hydrography specialisation covers the skills required to monitor, operate and maintain hydrography operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Additional qualification advice
Where a defined specialisation is completed as listed below, the resultant testamur can be titled: Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (field of study) e.g. Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Networks).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification:- two (2) core units
- nine (9) elective units
Specialisation
The candidate may complete either the general qualification or specialise in networks, source or hydrography by selecting elective units as specified in the table below.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the NWP Implementation Guide.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
Both units must be completed.
| 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 Elective Units: Work Health Safety
One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUL62 | BSBWHS302 | Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUK29 | BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUH98 | BSBWHS304 | Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUI52 | BSBWHS303 | Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Sampling and Testing
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least one (1) unit must be completed in order to gain the Source OR Hydrography specialisations.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY55 | NWPSOU003 | Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ27 | NWPGEN009 | Perform laboratory testing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY57 | NWPSOU001 | Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ29 | NWPGEN007 | Sample and test drinking water | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ28 | NWPGEN008 | Sample and test wastewater | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D6897 | AHCLPW306A | Undertake sampling and testing of water | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Construction
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
A maximum of (1) unit must be completed in order to gain the Networks specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units: Networks
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least four (4) units must be completed in order to gain the Networks specialisation.
A maximum of one (1) unit may be completed in order to gain the Source specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Elective Units: Source
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least three (3) units must be completed in order to gain the Source specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Group F Elective Units: Hydrography
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least four (4) units must be completed in order to gain the Hydography specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WG298 | FSKNUM21 | Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ18 | NWPHYD012 | Establish monitoring sites | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ19 | NWPHYD011 | Measure and process low and medium flows using area velocity methods | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WA655 | MSL904001A | Perform standard calibrations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WA670 | MSL922001A | Record and present data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ24 | NWPGEN012 | Support the role and functions of the water industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G General Elective Units
The remaining elective units required may be selected from the units list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFB4 | NWP30219 | Certificate III in Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.