Cert III in Water Industry Operations
Course Description
Advance your career in the water industry with the NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations. This qualification equips you with the technical and practical skills needed to operate, monitor, and maintain essential water and wastewater infrastructure. Designed for individuals working in water treatment plants, sewerage systems, networks, and catchments, this course supports both career development and regulatory compliance.
Course overview
Qualification Code: NWP30222
Level: Certificate III
Delivery Options: On-site training, workplace-based, flexible schedules
Duration: Varies (based on experience and delivery mode)
Funding: State and federal funding options may be available
What you will learn
Gain essential competencies in:
- Water and wastewater treatment operations
- System monitoring and asset management
- Water quality testing and control
- Risk and safety procedures in water utilities
- Environmental sustainability practices
Who should enrol?
This course is ideal for:
- Water industry operators and technicians
- Maintenance and field workers in water supply or sewerage systems
- Individuals seeking to formalise skills through a nationally recognised qualification
Career pathways
Graduates may find roles such as:
- Water Treatment Operator
- Wastewater Operator
- Catchment or Networks Technician
- Water Systems Controller
Entry requirements
No formal prerequisites
Experience in the water industry is beneficial but not essential
Must have access to a workplace or simulated environment for practical assessment
Why study with Fusion Training Solutions?
- Industry-relevant, hands-on learning
- Supportive trainers with water industry experience
- Flexible delivery options tailored to your work schedule
- Nationally recognised training organisation (RTO 91812)
Course units
Core units
For the award of the Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 11 units of competency
Our Standard Delivery:
2 core units | 9 elective units
Core Units
BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes
NWPGEN019 Assess, implement and report environmental procedures
Elective units
Elective Units (Example Unit Set)
NWPGEN017 Apply the risk management principles of the water industry standards, guidelines and legislation
NWPGEN019 Assess, implement and report environmental procedures
NWPGEN020 Sample and test source and drinking water
NWPTRT009 Operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes
NWPTRT010 Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
NWPTRT020 Operate and control membrane filters
NWPTRT022 Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes
NWPTRT036 Operate and control activated sludge processes
NWPTRT039 Operate and control solids handling processes
Enrol today
Get qualified to work in water industry operaions with Fusion Training Solutions NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations. Benefit from government subsidies and flexible workplace-based delivery.
Contact us today to enquire, apply, or begin your apprenticeship.
