Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
NWP40120
ManufacturingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
10Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
6Training providers
Feb 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (NWP40120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; 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
Water Treatment Plant SupervisorWater Treatment TechnologistAssistant HydrographerSupervisor (Source)Dam Safety Instrumentation SpecialistTrade Waste OfficerHydrographerSalinity Interception OfficerWork Planner (water)Networks SupervisorSection Coordinator (irrigation)Water Treatment SupervisorGroundwater Extraction CoordinatorHydrometric Monitoring OfficerDams Operations CoordinatorReticulation Coordinator
Industries
Water Monitoring and TreatmentWater Administration
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for NWP40120 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 10 units: 3 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCLPW313Undertake sampling and testing of water
BSBINS302Organise workplace information
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
BSBPEF402Develop personal work priorities
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWHS412Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS413Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS414Contribute to WHS risk management
BSBWHS416Contribute to workplace incident response
BSBWHS431Develop processes and procedures for controlling hazardous chemicals in the workplace
BSBXBD403Analyse big data
BSBXBD404Use big data for operational decision making
BSBXCM401Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a team
FSKNUM021Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work
MSL924005Process and interpret data
MSS404063Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area
NWPCAD001Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks
NWPCAD003Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks
NWPCAD014Inspect and report river performance
NWPCAD021Coordinate and monitor bulkwater system operations
NWPCAD022Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage
NWPCAD023Develop and implement catchment operational plans
NWPCAD024Implement dam safety plans
NWPGEN020Sample and test source or drinking water
NWPGEN022Perform laboratory testing
NWPGEN025Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes
NWPGEN027Monitor and operate pump stations
NWPGEN028Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation
NWPGEN029Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems
NWPGEN030Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
NWPGEN031Develop an operational plan
NWPGEN032Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation
NWPGEN033Sample and test trade wastewater
NWPHYD006Measure discharge and process discharge data using a range of methods and equipment
NWPHYD007Measure discharge using wading method
NWPHYD008Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites
NWPHYD009Undertake surveying of monitoring sites
NWPIWS013Coordinate and monitor pumped rural irrigation systems
NWPIWS014Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems
NWPNET055Coordinate and manage maintenance and repair of network assets
NWPNET056Coordinate and monitor network asset construction
NWPNET057Establish connections of water and wastewater systems
NWPNET058Optimise network systems
NWPNET059Supervise and report on conduit inspections
NWPTRD006Investigate trade waste incidents and non-compliances
NWPTRD007Monitor trade waste approvals
NWPTRD008Process standard trade waste approvals
NWPTRT049Assess and improve activated sludge and biological nutrient removal processes
NWPTRT050Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes
NWPTRT057Assess and improve coagulation and flocculation processes
NWPTRT058Assess and improve desalination processes
NWPTRT059Assess and improve granular media filters
NWPTRT060Assess and improve membrane bioreactor processes
NWPTRT063Assess and improve membrane filters
NWPTRT064Assess and improve sedimentation processes
NWPTRT065Assess and improve treatment for removal of microorganisms in drinking water and recycled water
NWPTRT066Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts
NWPTRT067Assess and optimise chemical dosing processes in wastewater
RIICTT401ESupervise the installation of underground services using trenchless technology
RIICTT402ESupervise repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology
TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the NWP40120 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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