Get a job at a water treatment plant with the NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Water Treatment). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to operate and maintain drinking water treatment systems. The course covers: work health and safety, environmental compliance, sampling and testing drinking water, carrying out laboratory testing, implementing water industry legislation and standards, responding to blue-green algae outbreaks. You’ll also gain experience with a wide range of water treatments including iron and manganese removal, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation and clarification, dissolved air flotation, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, water treatment competencies and upcoming enrolment dates.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Water Treatment) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Water Treatment) will prepare you for the following roles.
A Water Plant Operator works at a water facility to store, treat or distribute water supplies. You might manage water storage levels or prepare wat...
A Wastewater Plant Operator treats wastewater at a water facility. You might prepare water for human consumption or for other purposes. Wastewater...
A Surface Water Operator is involved with the management of water supplies and distribution. You might monitor supply levels and arrange for water...
A Water Plant Operator Assistant is part of the team at a water treatment or processing facility. You might be involved with treating water for fur...
A Water Treatment Technician performs specialist tasks at a water or wastewater treatment facility. You might be involved in water quality testing,...
An Environmental Technician monitors and analyses environmental conditions to support conservation and sustainability efforts. You might work in la...
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