Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
NWP20122
BIG9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 04/02/2026 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 07/12/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for those engaged in entry-level water industry operations under appropriate supervision. They would undertake mainly routine tasks covering roles in networks, irrigation, water sources and the treatment of water.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eleven (11) units of competency comprising:- two (2) core units listed below, plus
- nine (9) general electives must be chosen. Of these up to three (3) of the general elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.
Prerequisite units of competency
An asterisk (*) against a unit code listed on training.gov.au (TGA) indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD86 | BSBWHS211 | Contribute to the health and safety of self and others | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OBO19 | NWPGEN018 | Follow environmental and licensing procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elctive Units
Nine (9) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFB1 | NWP20119 | Certificate II in Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.