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Treatment

Treatment

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AE50
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
National Code
NWP40120
State Code
BGJ9
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
22/01/2021
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Approved Date
12/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
3.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2026
Nominal Hours
395
Description
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.
Packaging Rules
A total of ten (10) units of competency comprising:

General Qualification
- three (3) core units listed below, plus
- seven (7) elective units selected from anywhere within this qualification, or

Specialisations
- three (3) core units listed below, plus
- three (3) units from one of the Groups: A, C or E,
OR
- four (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 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
All three (3) units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCW39 NWPGEN030 Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures 40 Unit of competency
OCF00 BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities 35 Unit of competency
OCD83 BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Catchment and Dams
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCW31 NWPCAD021 Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations 40 Unit of competency
OCW44 NWPCAD022 Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage 40 Unit of competency
OCW30 NWPCAD023 Develop and implement catchment operational plans 40 Unit of competency
OCW56 NWPCAD024 Implement dam safety plans 100 Unit of competency
OBO26 NWPCAD014 Inspect and report river performance 25 Unit of competency
3. Group B: Hydrometric Monitoring
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
OCW44 NWPCAD022 Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage 40 Unit of competency
OCW33 NWPHYD007 Measure discharge using wading method 60 Unit of competency
OCW34 NWPHYD008 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
OCS98 AHCLPW313 Undertake sampling and testing of water 65 Unit of competency
OCW60 NWPHYD009 Undertake surveying of monitoring sites 60 Unit of competency
4. Group C: Irrigation Water Supply
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCW31 NWPCAD021 Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations 40 Unit of competency
OCW38 NWPIWS013 Coordinate and monitor pumped rural irrigation systems 40 Unit of competency
OCW57 NWPIWS014 Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems 40 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
5. Group D: Networks
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCW49 NWPNET055 Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair of network assets 50 Unit of competency
OCW55 NWPNET056 Coordinate and monitor network asset construction 65 Unit of competency
OCW54 NWPNET057 Establish connections of water and wastewater systems 25 Unit of competency
OCE82 BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies 35 Unit of competency
OCW41 NWPNET058 Optimise network systems 40 Unit of competency
OCW53 NWPNET059 Supervise and report on conduit inspections 40 Unit of competency
6. Group E: Trade Waste
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
OCW52 NWPTRD006 Investigate trade waste incidents and non-compliances 70 Unit of competency
OCW51 NWPTRD007 Monitor trade waste approvals 40 Unit of competency
OCW50 NWPTRD008 Process standard trade waste approvals 60 Unit of competency
OCW62 NWPGEN033 Sample and test trade wastewater 35 Unit of competency
7. Group F: Treatment
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
OCW37 NWPTRT049 Assess and improve activated sludge and biological nutrient removal processes 60 Unit of competency
OCW48 NWPTRT050 Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes 60 Unit of competency
OCW35 NWPTRT057 Assess and improve coagulation and flocculation processes 60 Unit of competency
OCW47 NWPTRT058 Assess and improve desalination processes 35 Unit of competency
OCW36 NWPTRT059 Assess and improve granular media filters 60 Unit of competency
OCW46 NWPTRT060 Assess and improve membrane bioreactor processes 55 Unit of competency
OCW58 NWPTRT063 Assess and improve membrane filters 45 Unit of competency
OCW45 NWPTRT064 Assess and improve sedimentation processes 60 Unit of competency
OCW43 NWPTRT065 Assess and improve treatment for removal of microorganisms in drinking water and recycled water 35 Unit of competency
OCW32 NWPTRT066 Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts 40 Unit of competency
OCW40 NWPTRT067 Assess and optimise chemical dosing processes in wastewater 55 Unit of competency
OCW59 NWPGEN029 Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems 40 Unit of competency
BAK10 MSS404061 Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
8. General Elective Units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBO79 BSBXBD403 Analyse big data 35 Unit of competency
OAQ34 BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
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
OBB01 BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response 40 Unit of competency
OCF10 BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans 35 Unit of competency
OCW42 NWPGEN031 Develop an operational plan 35 Unit of competency
OBB00 BSBWHS431 Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
OCW63 NWPGEN032 Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation 55 Unit of competency
OAQ29 BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team 45 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
OCW61 NWPHYD006 Measure discharge and process discharge data using a range of methods and equipment 100 Unit of competency
OCG19 BSBINS302 Organise workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
OBO41 NWPCAD001 Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks 20 Unit of competency
OBO21 NWPGEN020 Sample and test source or drinking water 35 Unit of competency
OCX93 RIICTT402E Supervise repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology 60 Unit of competency
OCX86 RIICTT401E Supervise the installation of underground services using trenchless technology 60 Unit of competency
OBO83 BSBXBD404 Use big data for operational decision making 35 Unit of competency
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