Kick start your career in the water industry with this course and become an assistant network operator.
NWP30215 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Networks)
Subsidised | $2,740 |
Concession | $2,345 |
Full fee | $5,845 |
This qualification provides the trainee with industry focused training required to monitor, operate and maintain network operations.
The trainee undertaking this role will be responsible for: maintaining, installing and construction of network assets
The successful achievement of this course requires you to complete 2 mandatory and 9 elective units from the list below. Electives are tailored to your workplace.
These units form part of NWP30215 - Certificate III in Water Operations.
Electives may differ between TAFE Queensland locations and regions
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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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 |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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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 | |
NWPIRR051Provide and promote customer serviceUnit code: NWPIRR051 |
Provide and promote customer service | |
NWPNET001Disinfect network assetsUnit code: NWPNET001 |
Disinfect network assets | |
NWPNET012Use locating devicesUnit code: NWPNET012 |
Use locating devices | |
NWPNET014Perform odour and infiltration investigationsUnit code: NWPNET014 |
Perform odour and infiltration investigations | |
NWPNET015Perform leak detectionUnit code: NWPNET015 |
Perform leak detection | |
NWPNET041Monitor and operate water distribution systemsUnit code: NWPNET041 |
Monitor and operate water distribution systems | |
NWPNET042Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systemsUnit code: NWPNET042 |
Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems | |
NWPNET043Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systemsUnit code: NWPNET043 |
Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems | |
RIICCM207DSpread and compact materials manuallyUnit code: RIICCM207D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to spread and compact materials manually in Civil Construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Spread and compact materials manually | |
RIICCM208DCarry out basic levellingUnit code: RIICCM208D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to carry out basic levelling in Civil construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Carry out basic levelling | |
RIICCM210DInstall trench supportUnit code: RIICCM210D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to install trench support in Civil construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Install trench support | |
RIISAM203DUse hand and power toolsUnit code: RIISAM203D Unit description: This unit describes a participant's skills and knowledge required to use hand and power tools in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. |
Use hand and power tools | |
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 6 months per unit | Self-paced | Mixed mode Print based | Full fee: $5,845 Subsidised: $2,740 Concession: $2,345 |
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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.
It is recommended that students have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system, and a computer with up-to-date software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.
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.
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