Establish your career in the water industry with this entry-level course and become a wastewater treatment plant operator.
NWP30315 Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment (Wastewater)
Subsidised | $2,740 |
Concession | $2,345 |
Full fee | $5,845 |
Break ground on a career in water industry treatment with this entry-level course. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as plant operator with a specialisation in wastewater treatment. This growing industry is expected to have up to 10,000 job openings over the next five years.
This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed to monitor, operate and control treatment processes within a wastewater treatment plant. You will also develop a range of transferable knowledge and skills in workplace health and safety, risk management, and customer service. 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 wastewater treatment plant operator. You will also gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to advance your career by completing further studies in this field.
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The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 9 elective units from the list below.
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NWPGEN001Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislationUnit code: NWPGEN001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills required to comply with the knowledge of risk management principles established in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) and the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling (AGWR), which contribute to the improved management of water supply systems and the reduction of water quality risks for water supplies. This unit applies to those working in all roles in the water industry. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a range of contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. |
Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | |
NWPGEN004Assess, implement and report environmental proceduresUnit code: NWPGEN004 |
Assess, implement and report environmental procedures |
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BSBCMM301Process customer complaintsUnit code: BSBCMM301 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to handle formal and informal negative feedback and complaints from customers. |
Process customer complaints | |
BSBCUS301Deliver and monitor a service to customersUnit code: BSBCUS301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service. |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers | |
BSBWHS303Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk controlUnit code: BSBWHS303 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a healthy and safe workplace through participation in the process of identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards and assessing and controlling WHS risks, and the promotion and support of worker consultation. |
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control | |
BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and developmentUnit code: BSBWOR301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence. |
Organise personal work priorities and development | |
CPCCCM1015ACarry out measurements and calculationsUnit code: CPCCCM1015A Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out measurements and perform simple calculations to determine task and material requirements for a job in a construction work environment. |
Carry out measurements and calculations | |
NWPGEN008Sample and test wastewaterUnit code: NWPGEN008 |
Sample and test wastewater | |
NWPGEN009Perform laboratory testingUnit code: NWPGEN009 |
Perform laboratory testing | |
NWPGEN011Use maps, plans, drawings and specificationsUnit code: NWPGEN011 |
Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications | |
NWPSOU001Respond to blue-green algae outbreaksUnit code: NWPSOU001 |
Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks | |
NWPSOU003Identify and confirm blue-green algaeUnit code: NWPSOU003 |
Identify and confirm blue-green algae | |
NWPTRT033Operate and control DAF processesUnit code: NWPTRT033 |
Operate and control DAF processes | |
NWPTRT041Operate and control granular media filtersUnit code: NWPTRT041 |
Operate and control granular media filters | |
NWPTRT043Operate and control membrane filtersUnit code: NWPTRT043 |
Operate and control membrane filters | |
NWPTRT052Operate and control hypochlorite disinfection processesUnit code: NWPTRT052 |
Operate and control hypochlorite disinfection processes | |
NWPTRT053Operate and control UV processesUnit code: NWPTRT053 |
Operate and control UV processes | |
NWPTRT061Operate and control wastewater processesUnit code: NWPTRT061 |
Operate and control wastewater processes | |
NWPTRT072Operate and control odour removal processesUnit code: NWPTRT072 |
Operate and control odour removal processes | |
NWPTRT081Operate and control activated sludge processesUnit code: NWPTRT081 |
Operate and control activated sludge processes | |
NWPTRT082Operate and control nutrient removal processesUnit code: NWPTRT082 |
Operate and control nutrient removal processes | |
NWPTRT083Operate and control aerobic bioreactor processesUnit code: NWPTRT083 |
Operate and control aerobic bioreactor processes | |
NWPTRT091Operate and control solids handling processesUnit code: NWPTRT091 |
Operate and control solids handling processes | |
NWPTRT092Operate and control digestion processesUnit code: NWPTRT092 |
Operate and control digestion processes | |
NWPTRT101Operate and control lagoon processesUnit code: NWPTRT101 |
Operate and control lagoon processes | |
RIISAM204DOperate small plant and equipmentUnit code: RIISAM204D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Operate small plant and equipment |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Eagle Farm | Anytime | up to 2 years | Self-paced | Mixed mode Print based | Full fee: $5,845 Subsidised: $2,740 Concession: $2,345 |
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.
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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Materials list: Hammer, MJ, Hammer, MJ Junior 2008, Water and Waste Water Technology, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall (available from Queensland Textbook Warehouse, or by calling 1800 611 300.
Replacement Program
This program has been replaced by NWP30219 - Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, as of 3 February 2020. Please note: a 12 month transition period, from this date, applies to enable current students to complete their study. If required, enrolment will be transitioned into the replacement qualification.
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.
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