Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
NWP30222
ManufacturingCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
11Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
11Training providers
Feb 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (NWP30222, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; 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
PipelayerCatchment RangerWater Compliance ManagerWater Services OfficerWastewater Collection System Operator
Industries
Water Supply
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for NWP30222 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 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCCHM101Follow basic chemical safety rules
AHCSAW304Implement erosion and sediment control measures
BSBINS302Organise workplace information
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS305Process customer complaints
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
BSBWHS307Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace
BSBWHS308Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
BSBWHS309Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes
BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
CPCCCM2004Handle construction materials
CPCCCM3005Calculate costs of construction work
CPCCDE3028Remove non-friable asbestos
CPCCDE3029Remove friable asbestos
CPCCDE4008Supervise asbestos removal
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
CPCCOM1015Carry out measurements and calculations
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCPPS5024Conduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiatives
CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPPHES4006Assess household water use and efficiency improvements
FSKNUM021Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work
FWPCOT2273Trim and cut felled trees
MSL904003Perform standard calibrations
MSL922002Record and present data
MSMWHS216Operate breathing apparatus
MSS402062Use SCADA systems in operations
MSS404063Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area
NWPCAD001Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks
NWPCAD002Control vegetation on a site
NWPCAD003Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks
NWPCAD006Monitor and coordinate catchment operations
NWPCAD008Monitor and control dam operations
NWPCAD009Monitor and implement dam maintenance
NWPCAD010Inspect and report on concrete dam safety
NWPCAD011Inspect and report on embankment dam safety
NWPCAD012Route floods through storages
NWPCAD013Conduct and report dam safety instrumentation monitoring
NWPCAD014Inspect and report river performance
NWPCAD015Operate and maintain locks and weirs
NWPCAD016Operate and maintain fishways
NWPCAD017Operate and maintain salt interception works
NWPCAD018Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems
NWPCAD019Monitor and operate groundwater extraction
NWPCAD020Inspect and operate groundwater regulation
NWPGEN017Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation
NWPGEN019Assess, implement and report environmental procedures
NWPGEN020Sample and test source or drinking water
NWPGEN021Sample and test wastewater
NWPGEN022Perform laboratory testing
NWPGEN023Use maps, plans, drawings and details
NWPGEN024Identify the role and functions of the water industry
NWPGEN025Apply principles of chemistry to water systems and processes
NWPGEN026Provide and promote customer service
NWPGEN027Monitor and operate pump stations
NWPGEN028Investigate and report on breaches of water industry legislation
NWPGEN034Operate and maintain flood warning sites
NWPIWS001Monitor and operate rural irrigation and domestic delivery systems
NWPIWS003Inspect and operate water diversion systems
NWPIWS004Install meters for rural water supplies
NWPIWS006Maintain meters for rural water supplies
NWPIWS007Detect and rectify faults with automated channel regulators
NWPIWS008Monitor and conduct maintenance on rural irrigation assets
NWPIWS009Monitor and control drainage operations
NWPIWS010Monitor and control rural water distribution operations
NWPIWS012Monitor and schedule water deliveries
NWPNET018Disinfect network assets
NWPNET019Prepare and restore worksite
NWPNET028Monitor and operate network systems
NWPNET030Identify and respond to water quality problems
NWPNET036Perform leak detection
NWPNET037Inspect sewer or stormwater assets
NWPNET040Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater
NWPNET047Install, maintain and repair hydrants
NWPNET048Monitor and control vacuum sewer systems
NWPNET051Monitor and operate water distribution systems
NWPNET052Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems
NWPNET053Test and commission water distribution systems
NWPNET054Test and commission wastewater collection systems
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
NWPNET065Perform odour and infiltration investigations
NWPTRT005Monitor and operate water treatment processes
NWPTRT006Monitor and operate fluoride addition processes
NWPTRT007Monitor and operate liquefied chlorine gas disinfection processes
NWPTRT008Operate and control iron and manganese removal processes
NWPTRT009Operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes
NWPTRT010Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
NWPTRT016Operate and control dissolved air flotation processes
NWPTRT017Operate and control activated carbon processes
NWPTRT018Operate and control ion exchange and softening processes
NWPTRT019Operate and control granular media filters
NWPTRT020Operate and control membrane filters
NWPTRT021Operate and control desalination processes
NWPTRT022Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes
NWPTRT023Monitor and operate ultraviolet processes
NWPTRT024Operate and control chloramination processes
NWPTRT026Monitor and operate ozone processes
NWPTRT027Monitor and operate wastewater treatment processes
NWPTRT028Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation
NWPTRT030Operate and control odour removal processes
NWPTRT036Operate and control activated sludge processes
NWPTRT037Operate and control nutrient removal processes
NWPTRT038Operate and control fixed film processes
NWPTRT039Operate and control solids handling processes
NWPTRT040Operate and control digestion processes
NWPTRT046Operate and control incineration processes
NWPTRT047Monitor, operate and control lagoon processes
PMBWELD301EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
PMBWELD302EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
PMBWELD305EInstall polyethylene plastic pipelines for pressurised applications
PMBWELD308EInstall PVC plastic pipelines for pressurised applications
RIICBS310EConduct patching operations
RIICCM205FCarry out manual excavation
RIICCM207ESpread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208ECarry out basic levelling
RIICCM209ECarry out concrete work
RIICCM210EInstall trench support
RIICCM211EConstruct and dismantle fences and gates
RIICPL302EInstall stormwater systems
RIICPL304EInstall pre-cast gully pits
RIICPL305EInstall pre-cast access chambers
RIICRC202EInstall signs
RIICRC301EMaintain drainage systems
RIICRC303ELay pavers
RIICRC314EHandle concrete materials
RIICRC315EUse concreting materials and equipment
RIICWM501EImplement civil construction plans
RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN308FLoad and unload plant
RIIMPO327EConduct pipe layer operations
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIISAM203EUse hand and power tools
RIISAM204EOperate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
RIIWHS302EImplement traffic management plans
RIIWMG203EDrain and dewater civil construction sites
TLID0021Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
TLILIC0023Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)
Source: training.gov.au
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