At a glance
Enhance your career in the water industry with this intermediate-level course and develop the specialised skills and knowledge needed to move into supervisory positions.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Trade Waster Operator
- Hydrographer
- Water Industry Irrigation Supervisor
- Water Source Supervisor
- Water Networks Supervisor
COURSE OUTCOME
NWP40515 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
Course overview
Take the next step in your career in the water industry with this intermediate-level course. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a supervisor across a range of specialisations including network operations or trade waste. This growing industry is expected to have up to 10,000 job openings over the next five years.
This course will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to undertake supervisory positions and responsibilities. If you choose to specialise your studies in networks you will develop the skills required to operate, construct, and maintain water and waste water networks. Or if you complete the trade waste specialisation you will learn about the compliance, licencing, and regulations of trade waste management. Our experienced staff will give you the one-on-one help you need to succeed.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a supervisor in your specialty area. You will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to complete further study in this field and advance your career.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 9 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCUS401 |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
| BSBMGT402 |
Implement operational plan | |
| BSBSMB407 |
Manage a small team | |
| BSBWHS404 |
Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | |
| BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development | |
| BSBWOR404 |
Develop work priorities | |
| BSBWRT401 |
Write complex documents | |
| NWPGEN010 |
Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems | |
| NWPGEN011 |
Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications | |
| NWPGEN013 |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | |
| NWPNET002 |
Prepare and restore work site | |
| NWPNET005 |
Optimise network systems | |
| NWPNET025 |
Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair of network assets | |
| NWPNET017 |
Supervise and report on conduit inspections | |
| NWPNET033 |
Coordinate and monitor water asset construction | |
| NWPSOU003 |
Identify and confirm blue-green algae | |
| NWPTRD001 |
Evaluate, implement and monitor standard low risk trade waste discharge approvals | |
| NWPTRD011 |
Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation | |
| NWPTRD012 |
Investigate, rectify and report on trade waste incidents | |
| NWPTRD023 |
Coordinate, implement and report on trade waste monitoring procedures | |
| NWPTRD024 |
Establish connections of water and wastewater systems | |
| NWPTRT051 |
Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal | |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Need to know
To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills subsidised price, you must:
- be an existing worker in the Water Industry. Existing workers must provide a letter from their employer stating that they are an employee of the organisation or a current payslip that displays the ABN and Trading name.
- be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
- permanently reside in Queensland
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
- not hold or be currently enrolled in a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification (does not include qualifications completed at school or foundation skills training).
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 