At a glance
Enhance your career in the water industry with this intermediate-level course and become a drinking water treatment plant coordinator.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Drinking Water Treatment Coordinator
COURSE OUTCOME
NWP40615 Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment (Drinking Water)
Course overview
Advance your career in water industry treatment with this intermediate-level course. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a plant coordinator with a specialisation in drinking water. 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 in the water treatment industry. You will develop the skills required to assess and improve desalination, treatment for pathogen removal and the sedimentation process. 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 drinking water treatment plant coordinator. You will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance your career prospects by completing further studies in this field.
Our teachers are qualified tradespeople who have strong industry relationships and are experts at passing their knowledge on to you.
TAFE Queensland understands the flexibility needed to fit your training in with your work arrangements. We deliver training in the workplace, online and in the classroom. With this range of options, we will ensure your training plan suits both you and your employer.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| BSBWHS401 |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | |
| BSBWHS402 |
Assist with compliance with WHS laws | |
| BSBWHS403 |
Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes | |
| BSBWHS404 |
Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | |
| NWPGEN010 |
Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems | |
| NWPGEN013 |
Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes | |
| NWPTRT011 |
Assess and improve chemical dosing process | |
| NWPTRT032 |
Assess and improve sedimentation processes | |
| NWPTRT042 |
Assess and improve granular media filters | |
| NWPTRT045 |
Assess and improve desalination processes | |
| NWPTRT051 |
Assess and improve treatment for pathogen removal | |
| NWPTRT085 |
Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts | |
Note: 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.
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students studying full time should allow up to 16 hours per week of personal study time 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 is the total cost of the course you need to pay when you enrol if you are not 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
Selection criteria
Sound Achievement in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent is recommended.
Students must be employed in the water industry to be able to complete the mandatory on-the-job component for each unit.
Resources required
No specific resources are required to successfully complete this course.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
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