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Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AE38
AE38
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2022
07/12/2022
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
0509 - Environmental Studies
Approved Date
17/03/2023
17/03/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Nominal Hours
340
340
Description
This specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor, operate and maintain wastewater treatment operations.
Packaging Rules
A total of eleven (11) units of competency comprising:
General Qualification
- two (2) core units listed below, plus
- nine (9) elective units selected from anywhere within this qualification.
Specialisations
- two (2) core units listed below, plus
- five (5) units from one of the Groups: A, B, C, D, or F, or
- seven (7) units from Group E: (select 6 units from specialist elective Groups: F and G, with a minimum of 2 units from each Group), the selection must include NWPGEN017, or
- six (6) units from Group G, the selection must include NWPGEN017, and
- all remaining elective units can be selected from anywhere within this qualification.
Up to two (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.
General Qualification
- two (2) core units listed below, plus
- nine (9) elective units selected from anywhere within this qualification.
Specialisations
- two (2) core units listed below, plus
- five (5) units from one of the Groups: A, B, C, D, or F, or
- seven (7) units from Group E: (select 6 units from specialist elective Groups: F and G, with a minimum of 2 units from each Group), the selection must include NWPGEN017, or
- six (6) units from Group G, the selection must include NWPGEN017, and
- all remaining elective units can be selected from anywhere within this qualification.
Up to two (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.
1. Core Units
Both two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO18 | NWPGEN019 | Assess, implement and report environmental procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBB09 | BSBWHS308 | Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units: Catchment and Dams
Up to nine (9) units may be selected in order to gain the general qualification.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Catchment and Dams.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Catchment and Dams.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units: Civil Construction
Up to nine (9) units may be selected in order to gain the general qualification.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Civil Construction.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Civil Construction.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units: Irrigation Water Supply
Up to nine (9) units may be selected in order to gain the general qualification.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Irrigation Water Supply.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Irrigation Water Supply.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO03 | NWPIWS007 | Detect and rectify faults with automated channel regulators | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBO06 | NWPIWS003 | Inspect and operate water diversion systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBO05 | NWPIWS004 | Install meters for rural water supplies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBO04 | NWPIWS006 | Maintain meters for rural water supplies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBO01 | NWPIWS008 | Monitor and conduct maintenance on rural irrigation assets | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBO02 | NWPIWS009 | Monitor and control drainage operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBN99 | NWPIWS010 | Monitor and control rural water distribution operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBO08 | NWPIWS001 | Monitor and operate rural irrigation and domestic delivery systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBN98 | NWPIWS012 | Monitor and schedule water deliveries | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units: Networks
Up to nine (9) units may be selected in order to gain the general qualification.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Networks.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Networks.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Elective Units: Treatment: Water and Wastewater
Up to nine (9) units may be selected in order to gain the general qualification.
NWPGEN017 and six (6) units from Groups F and G must be selected, with a minimum of two (2) units from each group, in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Treatment: Water and Wastewater.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
NWPGEN017 and six (6) units from Groups F and G must be selected, with a minimum of two (2) units from each group, in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Treatment: Water and Wastewater.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBO20 | NWPGEN017 | Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | 10 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Elective Units: Wastewater Treatment
Up to nine (9) units may be selected in order to gain the general qualification.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Wastewater Treatment.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
At least five (5) units must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Wastewater Treatment.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
8. Group G Elective Units: Water Treatment
Up to nine (9) units may be selected in order to gain the general qualification.
Six (6) units, including NWPGEN017, must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Water Treatment.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Six (6) units, including NWPGEN017, must be selected in order to gain the Specialist Elective - Water Treatment.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
9. Group H General Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units may be selected in order to gain the general qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB96 | Wastewater Treatment | Pathway |
Note
This is a qualification for those engaged in generalist water industry operations or specialisations in catchment and dams, civil construction, irrigation water supply, networks, and treatment: water and wastewater, wastewater treatment or water treatment.
The general qualification covers skills and knowledge to obtain a broad range of skills in the water industry. It allows staff to apply operational and procedural practices under the appropriate level of supervision.
The general qualification covers skills and knowledge to obtain a broad range of skills in the water industry. It allows staff to apply operational and procedural practices under the appropriate level of supervision.
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
