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National Water Industry NWP

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications apply to water source, networks, treatment, hydrography, irrigation and
trade waste areas of work.

‘Local Government’ and ‘Public Sector’ are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the NWP (release 1) Training Package.

The National Water Industry Training Package NWP (release 1) includes seven qualifications and 10 skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the
training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathway Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Major Occupations Training
Water Catchment Operator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Coordinator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Water Networks Supervisor
Drinking Water Treatment Coordinator
Trade Waste Operator

Qualifications Summary

NWP20115 - Certificate II in Water Industry Operations

Suitable training for water industry operations or specialisation in networks, source, irrigation or treatment.

Surface Water Operator
Irrigation Field Operator
Wastewater Assistant Operator
Water Assistant Operator
Water Networks Assistant Operator

NWP30215 - Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Suitable training for general work in water industry operations or specialisation in networks, source, irrigation or treatment.

Water Catchment Operator
Assistant Hydrographer
Water Industry Network Worker

NWP30315 - Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment

This is a general qualification in water industry treatment or specialisation in drinking water or wastewater.

Drinking Water Plant Operator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

NWP30415 - Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation

A general irrigation qualification within water industry operations that covers the skills needed to measure, regulate, plan and deliver water from channels, pipelines or streams for irrigation and/or stock and domestic purposes.

Irrigation Field Operator

NWP40515 - Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations

 This qualification covers general training in water industry operations or specialisation in networks, source, hydrography, irrigation or trade waste.

Water Source Supervisor
Trade Waste Operator
Water Networks Supervisor
Hydrographer
Water Industry Irrigation Supervisor

NWP40615 - Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment

This qualification is suitable for general work in water industry treatment or specialisation in drinking water or wastewater.

Drinking Water Treatment Coordinator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Coordinator

NWP50715 - Diploma of Water Industry Operations

This qualification allows for the attainment of general competencies in water industry operations or specialisation in hydrography, irrigation or trade waste.

Trade Waste Supervisor
Senior Hydrographer
Water Industry Irrigation Manager

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
NWP20115 - Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
Annual Commencements 10 0 15 25 0 0 0 0
NWP30215 - Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
Annual Commencements 30 0 5 20 0 0 0 0
NWP30315 - Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment
Annual Commencements 0 5 65 0 0 20 0 0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection (June 2017 estimates), NCVER rounded estimates for the 2016 calendar year. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
NWP20115 - Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths 12 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T T * T
NWP30215 - Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T T * T
NWP30315 - Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * T
NWP30415 - Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T
NWP40515 - Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 42 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T T * T
NWP40615 - Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T T T * T
NWP50715 - Diploma of Water Industry Operations
Full Time

(Nominal Duration)

 48 mths 24 mths
Part Time
Classification T * T

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships
  NSW VIC QLD WA SA TAS ACT NT
NWP20115 - Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
Availability
NWP30215 - Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
Availability
NWP30315 - Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment
Availability
NWP30415 - Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation
Availability
NWP40515 - Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
Availability
NWP40615 - Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment
Availability
NWP50715 - Diploma of Water Industry Operations
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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