Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations - NWP40120

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Description

This is a qualification for those engaged in generalist water industry operations or specialisations in catchment and dams, hydrometric monitoring, irrigation water supply, networks, trade waste or treatment.

This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge for those who have supervisory responsibility and require a broad range of skills within operations.

Group A: Specialist Elective - Catchment and Dams

This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and operate catchments, weirs, locks, dams, rivers, reservoirs, bulk water and groundwater management and implement operational and safety plans.

Group B: Specialist Elective - Hydrometric Monitoring

This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge 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.

Group C: Specialist Elective - Irrigation Water Supply

This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation systems.

Group D: Specialist Elective - Networks

This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to operate, construct, and maintain water and wastewater networks.

Group E: Specialist Elective - Trade Waste

This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and monitor compliance, licencing and regulations of trade waste management.

Group F: Specialist Elective - Treatment

This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to assess and improve treatment processes for wastewater and water treatment plants.

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

32.8%

Labourers

16.7%

Managers

14.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

47.3%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

9.2%

Arts and Recreation Services

5.9%

Administrative and Support Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

National Water Industry Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations is in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore National Water Industry.

Stream

Water Operations

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

A total of 10 units of competency comprising: General Qualification 3 core units listed below, plus 7 elective units selected from anywhere within this qualification, or Specialisations 3 core units listed below, plus 3 units from one of the Groups: A, C or E, or 4 units from one of the Groups: B or D or F, plus all remaining elective units can be selected from anywhere within this qualification. Up to 2 of the elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.
Core units
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
NWPGEN030	Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
Group A: Catchment and Dams
NWPCAD014	Inspect and report river performance
NWPCAD021	Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations
NWPCAD022	Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage
NWPCAD023	Develop and implement catchment operational plans
NWPCAD024	Implement dam safety plans
Group B: Hydrometric Monitoring
AHCLPW313	Undertake sampling and testing of water
FSKNUM021	Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work
MSL924003	Process and interpret data
NWPCAD022	Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage
NWPGEN022	Perform laboratory testing
NWPHYD007	Measure discharge using wading method
NWPHYD008	Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites
NWPHYD009	Undertake surveying of monitoring sites
Group C: Irrigation Water Supply
NWPCAD014	Inspect and report river performance
NWPCAD021	Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations
NWPGEN027	Monitor and operate pump stations
NWPIWS013	Coordinate and monitor pumped rural irrigation systems
NWPIWS014	Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems
Group D: Networks
BSBOPS404	Implement customer service strategies
NWPNET055	Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair of network assets
NWPNET056	Coordinate and monitor network asset construction
NWPNET057	Establish connections of water and wastewater systems
NWPNET058	Optimise network systems
NWPNET059	Supervise and report on conduit inspections
Group E: Trade Waste
NWPCAD003	Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks
NWPGEN028	Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation
NWPGEN033	Sample and test trade wastewater
NWPTRD006	Investigate trade waste incidents and non-compliances
NWPTRD007	Monitor trade waste approvals
NWPTRD008	Process standard trade waste approvals
Group F: Treatment
MSS404061	Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area
NWPGEN025	Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes
NWPGEN029	Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems
NWPTRT049	Assess and improve activated sludge and biological nutrient removal processes
NWPTRT050	Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes
NWPTRT057	Assess and improve coagulation and flocculation processes
NWPTRT058	Assess and improve desalination processes
NWPTRT059	Assess and improve granular media filters
NWPTRT060	Assess and improve membrane bioreactor processes
NWPTRT063	Assess and improve membrane filters
NWPTRT064	Assess and improve sedimentation processes
NWPTRT065	Assess and improve treatment for removal of microorganisms in drinking water and recycled water
NWPTRT066	Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts
NWPTRT067	Assess and optimise chemical dosing processes in wastewater
General elective units
BSBINS302	Organise workplace information
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS402	Coordinate business operational plans
BSBWHS412	Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS413	Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS414	Contribute to WHS risk management
BSBWHS416	Contribute to workplace incident response
BSBWHS431	Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace
BSBXBD403	Analyse big data
BSBXBD404	Use big data for operational decision making
BSBXCM401	Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBXTW401	Lead and facilitate a team
NWPCAD001	Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks
NWPGEN020	Sample and test source or drinking water
NWPGEN031	Develop an operational plan
NWPGEN032	Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation
NWPHYD006	Measure discharge and process discharge data using a range of methods and equipment
RIICTT401E	Supervise the installation of underground services using trenchless technology
RIICTT402E	Supervise repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction

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