Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Water Industry Operations
Diploma of Water Industry Operations
NWP50715
AYW5
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 water industry operations or specialisation in hydrography, irrigation or trade waste.
The general qualification covers the competencies for those who require a broad range of skills. It allows experienced staff to reflect advanced practice and develop greater team leadership roles.
The hydrography specialisation covers the skills required to measure, collect and analyse hydrometric information and review the accumulated data to develop water management plans for inland water systems including rivers, lakes, stormwater and sewage.
The irrigation specialisation covers the skills required to coordinate and manage the development, implementation and review of irrigation plans and systems.
The trade waste specialisation covers the skills required to coordinate and manage the development, implementation and review of trade waste programs.
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: Diploma of Water Industry Operations (field of study) e.g. Diploma of Water Industry Operations (Hydrography).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nine (9) units of competency are required for this qualification:- two (2) core units
- seven (7) elective units
Specialisation
The candidate may complete either the general qualification or specialise in hydrography, irrigation or trade waste 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
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ34 | NWPGEN002 | Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ30 | NWPGEN006 | Implement and manage environmental management policies | 100 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM38 | BSBWHS503 | Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUM01 | BSBWHS501 | Ensure a safe workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK76 | BSBWHS505 | Investigate WHS incidents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUI78 | BSBWHS502 | Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUL12 | BSBWHS504 | Manage WHS risks | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Hydrography
At least two (2) units from groups B, C, D, E and/or F must be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least three (3) units must be completed in order to gain the Hydrography specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ20 | NWPHYD001 | Apply principles of open channel hydraulics | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ13 | NWPHYD017 | Develop and maintain ratings | 100 | Unit of competency |
| WA755 | MSL976003A | Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ19 | NWPHYD011 | Measure and process low and medium flows using area velocity methods | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ12 | NWPHYD018 | Plan water resource management | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ14 | NWPHYD016 | Process and report hydrographic time series data | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ15 | NWPHYD015 | Undertake surveying of monitoring sites | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Irrigation
At least two (2) units from groups B, C, D, E and/or F must be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least three (3) units must be completed in order to gain the Irrigation specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY92 | NWPIRR061 | Develop and review groundwater management plan | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVY91 | NWPIRR062 | Develop and review irrigation system management plan | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVY90 | NWPIRR063 | Develop and review surface water management plan | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVY87 | NWPIRR073 | Implement and coordinate catchment management plan | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVY86 | NWPIRR074 | Implement and coordinate groundwater management plan | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVY89 | NWPIRR071 | Implement and coordinate irrigation delivery systems | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVY88 | NWPIRR072 | Implement and coordinate surface water management plan | 120 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: Trade Waste
At least three (3) units must be completed in order to gain the Diploma of Water Industry Operations (Trade Waste).
At least two (2) units from groups B, C, D, E and/or F must be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY27 | NWPTRD022 | Develop and modify trade waste policies and plans | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVY25 | NWPTRD024 | Establish connections of water and wastewater systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVY31 | NWPTRD002 | Evaluate, implement and monitor high risk trade waste discharge approvals | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVY28 | NWPTRD021 | Implement and manage trade waste policies and plans | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ22 | NWPGEN014 | Sample and test trade wastewater | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D6897 | AHCLPW306A | Undertake sampling and testing of water | 35 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units: Networks and Source
At least two (2) units from groups B, C, D, E and/or F must be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY63 | NWPNET034 | Conduct commissioning and post-commissioning activities | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AVY64 | NWPNET033 | Coordinate and monitor water asset construction | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AVY43 | NWPSOU028 | Prepare and report on data related to flood operations | 70 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Elective Units: Treatment
At least two (2) units from groups B, C, D, E and/or F must be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY24 | NWPTRT011 | Assess and improve chemical dosing process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVX97 | NWPTRT085 | Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts | 40 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEG3 | NWP50118 | Diploma of Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
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