Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Water Operations
Certificate III in Water Operations
Qualification
National Code:
NWP30107
NWP30107
State Code:
D245
D245
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0509 - Environmental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
30/04/2012
Approved Date
14/01/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
340
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/04/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 30/04/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
To achieve this qualification the candidate must demonstrate competency in 11 units of competency, comprising three core and eight elective units.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units of competency are required for this qualification including:- three (3) core units
- eight (8) elective units
Choose a minimum of four (4) units from the elective units list.
Choose the remaining four (4) units from either the elective units list, or elsewhere in this Training Package, or another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course, as long as:
- no more than three (3) water industry specific elective units (coded NWP) are chosen from the Certificate II in this Training Package;
- no more than three (3) units are chosen from the Certificate IV in this Training Package;
- no more than three (3) units are chosen from a Certificate III or IV from another endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must be selected from qualifications aligned to AQF level 2, 3, or 4.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WB52 | Water Treatment |
| WB53 | Surface Water Operations |
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0890 | BSBOHS303B | Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1891 | NWP301B | Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S8084 | BSBWOR301B | Organise personal work priorities and development | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M120 | NWP30101 | Certificate III in Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships