Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment
Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment
NWP30315
AYW9
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 treatment or specialisation in drinking water or wastewater.
The general qualification reflects the skills required to conduct treatment for drinking water, wastewater and recycled water.
The drinking water specialisation covers skills required to monitor, operate and control treatment processes within a drinking water plant.
The wastewater specialisation covers skills required to monitor, operate and control treatment processes within a wastewater 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 III in Water Industry Treatment (field of study) e.g. Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment (Drinking water).
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 drinking water or wastewater by selecting elective units as specified in the table below.
Choose the remaining elective units from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package. Alternatively, two (2) elective units may be selected 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.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AA82 | Drinking Water |
| AA84 | Wastewater |
1. Core Units
Two (2) 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 |
| D6755 | AHCCHM101A | Follow basic chemical safety rules | 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
At least 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY55 | NWPSOU003 | Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks | 20 | 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 |
4. Group C Elective Units: Drinking water
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 Drinking Water specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D: Wastewater
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 Wastewater specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E: General Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
Up to one (1) unit may be completed in order to gain the Drinking Water OR Wastewater specialisations.
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.