Training

Australian Hydrographers Association (AHA) provides training courses, diplomas and certification for Australian hydrographers.

Hydrometric monitoring is a specialist skill involving measuring ground water and surface water quantity and quality. Individuals need appropriate training in order to apply best practice and safety to these activities. This training can either be industry based (not nationally recognised) or recognised training.

AHA Training and Certification Pathways

More information about AHA Industry Training or Nationally Recognised Qualifications.

Training courses - both industry and national qualifications for Hydrographers

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Industry Training

Introduction to becoming a Hydrographer

This Introduction to becoming a hydrographer is designed to introduce a student to the broad concepts involved in the profession:

Hydrological cycle
Terminology
Equipment
Work environment
Principles and competencies defined

More information about the Introduction to becoming a Hydrographer

Hydrometric Fundamentals and Competencies

AHA is developing a suite of Hydrometric Fundamentals and Competencies deemed essential by industry. Currently 11 subjects are available and 10 can count towards nationally recognised qualifications.

More information about Hydrometric Fundamentals and Competencies

Nationally Recognised Qualifications

Courses delivered by AHA in partnership with Timber Training Creswick

The NWPSS00013 Hydrometric Monitoring Basics (Skill Set) and NWP50118 Diploma of Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Operations) are available from AHA with our partner Registered Training Organisation.

More information about NWPSS00013 Hydrometric Monitoring Basics (Skill Set)

More information about NWP50118 Diploma of Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Operations)

Courses delivered by Irrigation Australia Limited (IAL)

AHA members are entitled to IAL member rates on all Irrigation Australia Limited courses, including the Meter Installation and Validation course and the Certificate III and IV in Irrigation.

More information about Irrigation Australia Training Courses

Student Portal

Enrolled students access training material via their Student Portal

Expression of Interest

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Training - Expression of interest

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USI (Unique Student Identifier)

A USI will be required before you can proceed to enrol in training. Please note you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. If you do not already have a USI (Unique Student Identifier), create your USI.

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