Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
NWP20115
AYW4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/12/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies in water industry operations or specialisation in networks, source, irrigation or treatment.
The general qualification covers the skills required to assist in a broad range of water operations.
The networks specialisation covers the skills required to assist in network operations.
The source specialisation covers the skills required to assist in source operations.
The irrigation specialisation covers the skills required to assist in irrigation operations
The treatment specialisation covers the skills required to assist in monitoring, operating and controlling treatment processes.
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 II in Water Industry Operations (field of study) e.g. Certificate II 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, irrigation or treatment by selecting elective units as specified in the table below.
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.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
Both units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ33 | NWPGEN003 | Apply environmental and licensing procedures of the water industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ35 | NWPGEN001 | Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | 10 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units: Work Health Safety
One (1) unit must completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUL95 | BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AUK29 | BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units: Sampling and Testing
At least one (1) unit must be completed in order to gain the General qualfication or the Source, Irrigation or Treatment specialisatios.
Note: Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY57 | NWPSOU001 | Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ29 | NWPGEN007 | Sample and test drinking water | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ28 | NWPGEN008 | Sample and test wastewater | 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 five (5) units must be completed in order to gain the Networks specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units: Source
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 Source specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVY56 | NWPSOU002 | Control vegetation on a site | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVY50 | NWPSOU021 | Inspect and maintain basic dams and water storages | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY72 | NWPNET022 | Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVY71 | NWPNET023 | Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVY54 | NWPSOU011 | Maintain catchment and surrounding areas | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVY36 | NWPSOU051 | Monitor and operate groundwater extraction | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVY33 | NWPSOU054 | Monitor and operate pump stations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY53 | NWPSOU012 | Monitor, inspect and report catchment operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units: Irrigation
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 Irrigation specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ06 | NWPIRR013 | Construct and install irrigation delivery and stormwater drainage assets | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ07 | NWPIRR012 | Construct open earthen channels or drains | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY95 | NWPIRR041 | Identify and apply water entitlements and delivery processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ04 | NWPIRR021 | Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVY72 | NWPNET022 | Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVY71 | NWPNET023 | Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AVY82 | NWPNET004 | Monitor and operate network systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ10 | NWPIRR002 | Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in irrigation systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Elective Units: Treatment
At least four (4) units must be completed in order to gain the Certificate II in Water Industry Operations (Treatment).
Up to two (2) units may be completed in order to gain the General qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
8. Group G General elective Units
The remaining units required may be selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFB1 | NWP20119 | Certificate II in Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.