Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation
Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation
NWP30415
AYX3
Replaced
Transition (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 irrigation within water industry operations.
The qualification covers the skills required to measure, regulate, plan and deliver water from channels, pipelines or streams for irrigation and/or stock and domestic purposes.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification:- two (2) core units
- nine (9) elective units
Choose a minimum of seven (7) electives from the list below.
- Choose one (1) from Group A: WHS elective units
- Choose five (5) from Group B: Irrigation elective units
- Choose no more than one (1) from Group C: General elective units
Choose the remaining two (2) electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ32 | NWPGEN004 | Assess, implement and report environmental procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ24 | NWPGEN012 | Support the role and functions of the water industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: WHS Elective Units
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: Irrigation Elective Units
Five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ02 | NWPIRR023 | Detect and rectify faults with automated channel regulators | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ09 | NWPIRR003 | Inspect and operate surface water systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ08 | NWPIRR011 | Install devices for irrigation systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ05 | NWPIRR014 | Install meters for rural water supplies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ03 | NWPIRR022 | Maintain meters for rural water supplies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ01 | NWPIRR024 | Monitor and conduct maintenance on flow control and metering devices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ00 | NWPIRR031 | Monitor and control drainage operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY99 | NWPIRR032 | Monitor and control rural water distribution operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ11 | NWPIRR001 | Monitor and operate irrigation and domestic delivery systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY94 | NWPIRR042 | Monitor and schedule water deliveries | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY93 | NWPIRR051 | Provide and promote customer service | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: General Elective Units
No more than one (1) unit may be chosen from Group C.
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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