Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Water Engineering Design
Advanced Diploma of Water Engineering Design
NWP60112
J127
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 30/04/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the competencies required for work in a para-professional design role within the water industry. These roles include work both in and out of the field, and may have a limited supervisory component in field work such as construction and maintenance. The holder of this qualification would generally be responsible for applying mathematical concepts and methods to solve common problems across engineering areas in the water industry, usually under the supervision of a professional engineer.
Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance. Where a free choice of electives is possible in the qualification packaging rules, electives may also be drawn from other training packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nine (9) units of competency are required for this qualification including:- five (5) core units
- four (4) elective units
Choose a minimum of two (2) units from the elective units list.
Choose the remaining two (2) units from either the elective units list, or elsewhere in this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package, or Accredited Course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be selected from qualifications aligned to AQF level 5, 6, or 7.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD482 | NWP601 | Design a water reticulation scheme | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WD483 | NWP602 | Design gravity sewerage systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WD485 | NWP604 | Manage the construction of pipeline systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WD486 | NWP605 | Plan sewerage reticulation systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| WD487 | NWP606 | Plan water reticulation systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
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Entry Requirements
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