Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
NWP20122
ManufacturingCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
11Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
9Training providers
Feb 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (NWP20122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Assistant Groundwater Extraction Operator (Groundwater Operator)Groundwater Extraction OperatorAssistant Operator (water treatment)Bore Field OperatorAssistant Networks Operator
Industries
Water Supply
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for NWP20122 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 11 units: 2 core plus the rest chosen as electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBCMM211Apply communication skills
BSBOPS203Deliver a service to customers
BSBPEF202Plan and apply time management
BSBWHS211Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
CPCCDE3028Remove non-friable asbestos
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
FSKDIG003Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
MSMWHS216Operate breathing apparatus
MSS404063Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area
NWPCAD001Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks
NWPCAD002Control vegetation on a site
NWPCAD004Maintain catchment and surrounding areas
NWPCAD005Monitor, inspect and report catchment areas
NWPCAD007Inspect, operate and maintain low consequence dams
NWPCAD018Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems
NWPCAD019Monitor and operate groundwater extraction
NWPGEN017Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation
NWPGEN018Follow environmental and licensing procedures
NWPGEN020Sample and test source or drinking water
NWPGEN021Sample and test wastewater
NWPGEN023Use maps, plans, drawings and details
NWPGEN024Identify the role and functions of the water industry
NWPGEN027Monitor and operate pump stations
NWPIWS001Monitor and operate rural irrigation and domestic delivery systems
NWPIWS002Operate regulating devices in rural irrigation systems
NWPIWS005Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains
NWPIWS011Identify and apply water entitlements and delivery processes
NWPNET019Prepare and restore worksite
NWPNET028Monitor and operate network systems
NWPNET029Locate, identify and protect utilities
NWPNET038Install metering equipment
NWPNET040Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater
NWPNET046Maintain and repair network assets for bulkwater
NWPNET049Construct and install water distribution assets
NWPNET050Construct and install wastewater collection assets
NWPNET060Clean networks using air scouring, chemical or swabbing techniques
NWPNET061Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water
NWPNET062Maintain network assets using high pressure water systems
NWPNET063Use digital imaging equipment in the field
NWPNET064Control electrical risk on network pipes
NWPTRT005Monitor and operate water treatment processes
NWPTRT006Monitor and operate fluoride addition processes
NWPTRT007Monitor and operate liquefied chlorine gas disinfection processes
NWPTRT022Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes
NWPTRT023Monitor and operate ultraviolet processes
NWPTRT025Monitor and operate chlorine dioxide processes
NWPTRT026Monitor and operate ozone processes
NWPTRT027Monitor and operate wastewater treatment processes
NWPTRT029Monitor and operate pre-treatment processes
NWPTRT047Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes
NWPTRT048Monitor and operate reclaimed water irrigation
RIICCM205FCarry out manual excavation
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIISAM204EOperate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS302EImplement traffic management plans
TLID0021Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
TLIF2010Apply fatigue management strategies
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEERE0083Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems
UEERE0088Work safely with remote area power supply systems
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the NWP20122 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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