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Diploma of Water Industry Operations
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NWP50126
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About This Qualification
This is a qualification for those engaged in water industry operations and includes specialisations for asset management, control centre operations, hydrographic survey, hydrometric monitoring, irrigation, networks, source, trade waste and treatment.The general qualification covers skills and knowledge to obtain a broad range of skills in the water industry. It allows experienced staff to apply advanced practice and develop leadership roles.Group A: Specialist Elective - Asset ManagementThis specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse, develop and implement asset management plans to support and optimise risk, performance and life-cycle costs of water operations assets.Group B: Specialist Elective - Control Centre OperationsThis specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor, review, diagnose, test, operate and respond to network operations using supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to meet water quantity and quality requirements.Group C: Specialist Elective – Hydrographic SurveyThis specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to collect hydrographic data, determine features of marine floors, prepare and revise maps and charts and analyse, present and maintain graphical information about marine environments. Completion of this specialist grouping may lead to certification as a hydrographic surveyor.Group D: Specialist Elective - Hydrometric MonitoringThis 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 E: Specialist Elective - IrrigationThis specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and manage the development, implementation and review of irrigation plans and systems.Group F: Specialist Elective - NetworksThis specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and manage network operations including collection and treatment of drinking water and wastewater.Group G: Specialist Elective - SourceThis specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and manage water provisioning from water sources including seawater, dams and reservoirs, rivers and bores.Group H: Specialist Elective - Trade WasteThis specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and manage the development, implementation and review of trade waste programs.Group I: Specialist Elective - TreatmentThis specialisation covers the skills and knowledge required to manage water supply assets including storage and service reservoirs, treatment plants, pumping stations, transfer mains, pressure reducing valves and hydro generation facilities.Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.
Qualification Code
NWP50126
Training Package
NWP — National Water Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Manager | Managing wastewater treatment operations, including treatment plants and collections systems. |
| Senior Hydrographer | Undertaking complex hydrometric measurement, monitoring, and reporting for water authorities. |
| Trade Waste Supervisor | Coordinating the development and quality management of wastewater source management systems. |
| Recycling Coordinator (Water Industry) | Overseeing and implementing programs to reuse treated wastewater for sustainable outcomes. |
| Hydrometric Monitoring Officer | Collecting and analysing hydrometric data used to develop regional water management plans. |
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If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Comprehensive CV and detailed position descriptions
- ✓Performance reviews and professional development records
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
Operational Management
- ✓Network monitoring logs and SCADA system reports
- ✓Wastewater source management plans
- ✓Trade waste program implementation records
Technical Data & Analysis
- ✓Hydrometric data analysis and reporting
- ✓Hydrographic survey charts and marine maps
- ✓Water quality monitoring and test results
Asset & Risk Management
- ✓Asset lifecycle and maintenance plans
- ✓Risk assessment and management strategies
- ✓Infrastructure development and implementation reviews
Compliance & Leadership
- ✓Regulatory compliance audit documentation
- ✓Workplace health and safety management plans
- ✓Team leadership and resource allocation logs
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