NWPSS00013 Hydrometric Monitoring Basics (Skill Set)

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:

This qualification - NWPSS00013 Hydrometric Monitoring Basics (Skill Set)is awarded after completion of three (3) specific Industry Subjects and included Units of Competency
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.

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

Process to start a Skill Set Course

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 Study Plan which will be made available to you online via the Student Portal.

Step 6:

Each semester, AHA will review your progress,
and you can purchase 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	Member Price	Non-Member Price
CC2 Gaugings	NWPHYD007	Measure discharge using wading method	$ 1,250	$ 985
CC4 Hydrometric site operations	NWPHYD008	Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites	$ 1,250	$ 985
CC6 Water quality monitoring	AHCLPW313	Undertake sampling and testing of water	$ 1,250	$ 985

Expression of Interest Form

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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Discounts are available to current financial members of these groups.

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