NWP50118 Diploma of Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Monitoring)

These qualifications are part of the AHA training package. Industry Training subjects offered meet or exceed the requirements of an equivalent Unit of Competency defined by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Studying through AHA and delivered by Timber Training Creswick (RTOid 4168) can lead to two qualifications:

NWPSS00013 Hydrometric Monitoring Basics (Skill Set) is awarded after completion of three (3) specific Industry Subjects and included Units of Competency
This qualification - NWP50118 Diploma of Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Operations) is awarded after completion of an additional 7 Industry Subjects and included Units of Competency

These qualifications cover skills and knowledge to obtain a broad range of skills in hydrometric monitoring. They allow experienced staff to apply advanced practice and develop leadership roles.

This cooperative delivery is solely for the Skill Set and the Hydrometric Monitoring specialisation of the Diploma.

Goal

The goal of the diploma is to deliver the fundamental skills, theory and practices of hydrographic monitoring to students. The subjects covered provide and reinforce the qualities of competent and capable hydrographic professionals. The diploma curriculum is delivered by subject matter experts, industry leaders and certified practising hydrographers (CPH).

Target Students

Existing workers who are Australia citizens or permanent residents working in the hydrometric monitoring industry.

Course Entry Requirements

Student courses have no published entry requirements.
TTC requires that learners be working in Hydrometric monitoring at enrolment in order for them to be able to do the learning exercises.
Suggested minimum age of entry is 18 years old, due to the need to conduct some operations under extreme weather events.

Student Identification Requirements

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required and other photo ID is needed to verify the identity of the individual taking part.

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Credit Arrangements

Candidates will be evaluated on enrolment for any potential Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Student Intakes

Enrolments are open each year:

Cohort 1: Enrolments close 8 February
Cohort 2: Enrolments close 2 July

Semesters

Start date: 1 March
Deadline for students to complete all assessment tasks: 31 May
Deadline for trainers to complete assessment of all student tasks: 30 June
Start date: 1 August
Deadline for students to complete all assessment tasks: 31 October
Deadline for trainers to complete assessment of all student tasks: 30 November

Student Information

The course is delivered and accessed through online methods, consisting of webinars, learning notes, reference resources and assignments. The course is assessed through a competency-based approach, in which a combination of written assignments and practical evidence must be submitted. This in turn will build a portfolio of learning and prove competency.

Each subject provided through the AHA has a subject ‘tutor’ and a subject ‘assessor’. The subject’s tutor will deliver course materials, such as webinars and learning notes, and will be the students first point of contact regarding coursework and assignments. The subject’s assessor will undertake the final assessment of submitted materials and signoff that the student is competent.

Currently, there are 2 subjects that are provided by external institutions, F10 Regulation/legislation and F11 Health and Safety. These courses are currently delivered through an external provider, Simmonds & Bristow Pty Ltd. Students enrolled in these courses this semester will receive an email to provide information on the enrolment and delivery of these subjects.

The AHA is not a registered training organization and has engaged Timber Training Creswick (RTO ID 4168) as the registered training organization overseeing the delivery of the diploma. The subjects provided through the AHA have different names to that of the Unit of Competency Code. Subjects offered by the AHA meet or exceed the requirements of an equivalent Unit ofCompetency defined by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Successful completion of study through AHA, delivered by Timber Training Creswick, provides the qualification “NWP50118 - Diploma of Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Operations)”. While undertaking the diploma, students are required to nominate a workplace supervisor who will support learning, provide guidance, both practical and theoretical, and signoff on submitted evidence, such as logbook entries, to verify the candidate’s competency.

Process to start a Diploma

Step 1:

Find or get your USI

Step 2:

If you are not already an AHA member, join AHA or Register as a Student

Step 3:

Complete the Expression of Interest Form

Step 4:

On receipt of the form,
AHA and TTC will carry out a pre-training review and assist you to complete enrolment.

Step 5:

AHA and TTC will prepare a detailed 2 year training plan which will be made available to you online.

Step 6:

Each semester, AHA will review your progress,
and you can purchase here the next units and subjects as listed in your training plan.

Course Requirements and Structure

To be awarded the NWPSS00013 Hydrometric Monitoring Basics (Skill Set) a student must complete the 3 Units of Competency (UoC) listed below .

*Note: The syllabus of each Industry Subject (defined by AHA) meets or exceeds the requirements of the corresponding Unit of Competency, defined by ASQA at training.gov.au*
Industry Subject Title	UoC Code	Unit of Competency Title	Unit Type	Member Price	Non-Member Price
Semester 1
CC6 Water Quality Monitoring	AHCLPW313	Undertake sampling and testing of water	Skill Set	$ 1,250	$ 985
CC2 Gaugings	NWPHYD007	Measure discharge using wading method	Skill Set	$ 1,250	$ 985
CC4 Hydrometric Site Operations	NWPHYD008	Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites	Skill Set	$ 1,250	$ 985
Semester 2
F10 Regulation / Legislation	NWPGEN016	Interpret and comply with regulatory requirements	Core Unit	$ 1,250	$ 985
F11 Health and Safety	TLIF4014	Develop and maintain a safe workplace	Core Unit	$ 1,250	$ 985
CC9 Applied Hydraulics	NWPHYD002	Apply principles of open channel hydraulics	Elective	$ 1,250	$ 985
Semester 3
CC3 Ratings	NWPHYD003	Develop and maintain ratings	Elective	$ 1,250	$ 985
CC8 Surveying of Monitoring Sites	NWPHYD009	Undertake surveying of monitoring sites	Elective	$ 1,250	$ 985
Semester 4
CC1 Hydrometric Data	NWPHYD005	Process and report hydrographic time series data	Elective	$ 1,250	$ 985
EC2 Project Management	BSBPMG430	Undertake project work	General Elective	$ 1,250	$ 985

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