Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment
Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment
NWP40615
AYX2
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 04/02/2020 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 07/12/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies in water industry treatment or specialisation in drinking water or wastewater.
The general qualification covers the skills for those who have supervisory responsibility and require a broad range of skills within treatment operations.
The drinking water specialisation covers skills required to assess and improve the processes within a drinking water treatment plant.
The wastewater specialisation covers skills required to assess and improve the processes within a drinking water treatment plant.
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 IV in Water Industry Treatment (field of study) e.g. Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment (Drinking water).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Ten (10) units of competency are required for this qualification:- two (2) core units
- eight (8) elective units
The candidate may complete either the general qualification or specialise in drinking water or wastewater by selecting elective units as specified in training.gov.au.
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.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ31 | NWPGEN005 | Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ34 | NWPGEN002 | Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | 55 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBB08 | BSBWHS412 | Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBB07 | BSBWHS413 | Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBB06 | BSBWHS414 | Contribute to WHS risk management | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUL17 | BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Drinking Water
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 Drinking Water specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO11 | NWPGEN025 | Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVY24 | NWPTRT011 | Assess and improve chemical dosing process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVY09 | NWPTRT045 | Assess and improve desalination processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVY11 | NWPTRT042 | Assess and improve granular media filters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVY16 | NWPTRT032 | Assess and improve sedimentation processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVX91 | NWPTRT051 | Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVX97 | NWPTRT085 | Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ26 | NWPGEN010 | Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Wastewater
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 Wastewater specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO11 | NWPGEN025 | Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVX98 | NWPTRT084 | Assess and improve activated sludge and nutrient removal processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVX90 | NWPTRT093 | Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVY24 | NWPTRT011 | Assess and improve chemical dosing process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVY09 | NWPTRT045 | Assess and improve desalination processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVY11 | NWPTRT042 | Assess and improve granular media filters | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVY16 | NWPTRT032 | Assess and improve sedimentation processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVX91 | NWPTRT051 | Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVX97 | NWPTRT085 | Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ26 | NWPGEN010 | Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D General Elective Units
The remaining elective units required may be selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ9 | NWP40120 | Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.