Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
NWP40515
AYX1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 04/02/2020 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 07/12/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies in water industry operations or specialisation in networks, source, hydrography, irrigation or trade waste.
The general qualification covers the skills for those who have supervisory responsibility and require a broad range of skills.
The networks specialisation covers the skills required to operate, construct, and maintain water and wastewater networks
The source specialisation covers the skills required to monitor and operate catchment, weirs, locks, dams, rivers, reservoirs, bulk water and groundwater management and implement operational and safety plans.
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 monitor the operation of irrigation systems.
The trade waste specialisation covers the competencies in compliance, licencing and regulations of trade waste management.
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 IV in Water Industry Operations (field of study) e.g. Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (Networks).
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 networks, source, hydrography, irrigation or trade waste by selecting elective units as specified on training.gov.au.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ31 | NWPGEN005 | Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ34 | NWPGEN002 | Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | 55 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBB08 | BSBWHS412 | Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBB07 | BSBWHS413 | Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBB06 | BSBWHS414 | Contribute to WHS risk management | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUL17 | BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Sampling and Testing
One (1) unit must be completed in order to gain the Trade Waste specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO15 | NWPGEN022 | Perform laboratory testing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBO41 | NWPCAD001 | Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ22 | NWPGEN014 | Sample and test trade wastewater | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAS66 | AHCLPW306 | Undertake sampling and testing of water | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units: Networks
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 Networks specialisation.
A maximum of one (1) unit may be completed in order to gain the Source OR Irrigation specialisations.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY69 | NWPNET025 | Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair of network assets | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVY96 | NWPIRR035 | Coordinate and monitor the operation of drainage systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY98 | NWPIRR033 | Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY64 | NWPNET033 | Coordinate and monitor water asset construction | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AUK67 | BSBCUS401 | Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ21 | NWPGEN015 | Develop an operational plan | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ35 | BSBWOR404 | Develop work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ16 | NWPHYD014 | Measure and process medium and high flows using a range of methods and equipment | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVY81 | NWPNET005 | Optimise network systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBN96 | NWPNET019 | Prepare and restore worksite | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY74 | NWPNET017 | Supervise and report on conduit inspections | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: Source
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least three (3) units must be completed in order to gain the Source specialisations.
A maximum of one (1) unit may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY37 | NWPSOU041 | Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY34 | NWPSOU053 | Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY51 | NWPSOU014 | Develop and implement catchment operational plans | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY45 | NWPSOU026 | Implement dam safety plans | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AUI61 | BSBMGT402 | Implement operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBO26 | NWPCAD014 | Inspect and report river performance | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUK88 | BSBSMB407 | Manage a small team | 40 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E General Electives: Hydrography
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 Hydrography specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBL12 | FSKNUM021 | Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVY34 | NWPSOU053 | Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ19 | NWPHYD011 | Measure and process low and medium flows using area velocity methods | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ16 | NWPHYD014 | Measure and process medium and high flows using a range of methods and equipment | 100 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ17 | NWPHYD013 | Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites | 130 | Unit of competency |
| OBO15 | NWPGEN022 | Perform laboratory testing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAC15 | MSL924003 | Process and interpret data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAS66 | AHCLPW306 | Undertake sampling and testing of water | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ15 | NWPHYD015 | Undertake surveying of monitoring sites | 60 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Elective Units: Irrigation
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least two (2) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY37 | NWPSOU041 | Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY97 | NWPIRR034 | Coordinate and monitor surface water systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY96 | NWPIRR035 | Coordinate and monitor the operation of drainage systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY98 | NWPIRR033 | Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY64 | NWPNET033 | Coordinate and monitor water asset construction | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OBO26 | NWPCAD014 | Inspect and report river performance | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBO12 | NWPGEN027 | Monitor and operate pump stations | 30 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G Elective Units: Trade Waste
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
At least three (3) units must be completed in order to gain the Trade Waste specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY26 | NWPTRD023 | Coordinate, implement and report on trade waste monitoring procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY25 | NWPTRD024 | Establish connections of water and wastewater systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVY32 | NWPTRD001 | Evaluate, implement and monitor standard low risk trade waste discharge approvals | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBO39 | NWPCAD003 | Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBO10 | NWPGEN028 | Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY30 | NWPTRD012 | Investigate, rectify and report on trade waste incidents | 70 | Unit of competency |
9. Group H: General Elective Units
Remaining units required may be selected from the units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO11 | NWPGEN025 | Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AVX91 | NWPTRT051 | Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ26 | NWPGEN010 | Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK67 | BSBCUS401 | Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ35 | BSBWOR404 | Develop work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH751 | RIIWHS202D | Enter and work in confined spaces | 24 | Unit of competency |
| AUI61 | BSBMGT402 | Implement operational plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI57 | BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK88 | BSBSMB407 | Manage a small team | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAM67 | AHCBUS504 | Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK28 | BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ9 | NWP40120 | Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.