This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
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Financial help
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Develop and maintain a safe workplace | Core |
| Interpret and comply with regulatory requirements | Core |
| Analyse and implement network data | Elective |
| Apply construction principles to civil works in the water industry | Elective |
| Apply principles of open channel hydraulics | Elective |
| Assess and improve coagulation and flocculation processes | Elective |
| Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts | Elective |
| Assess maintenance spares and manage repairable items | Elective |
| Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy | Elective |
| Capture new spatial data | Elective |
| Collect and evaluate groundwater data | Elective |
| Collect and evaluate meteorological data | Elective |
| Collect, organise and interpret statistical data for work | Elective |
| Communicate and monitor pipeline activities | Elective |
| Conduct an internal audit of the quality system | Elective |
| Conduct commissioning and post-commissioning activities | Elective |
| Contribute to assessment | Elective |
| Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage | Elective |
| Develop a proactive maintenance strategy | Elective |
| Develop and maintain ratings | Elective |
| Develop and manage a catchment plan | Elective |
| Develop and manage a dam safety inspection plan | Elective |
| Develop and manage a drinking water system plan | Elective |
| Develop and manage a flood plan | Elective |
| Develop and manage a treatment process monitoring program | Elective |
| Develop and manage a wastewater collection plan | Elective |
| Develop and manage a wastewater treatment plan | Elective |
| Develop and manage a water treatment plan | Elective |
| Develop and manage an alternate water supply plan | Elective |
| Develop and modify trade waste policies and plans | Elective |
| Develop and review a groundwater plan | Elective |
| Develop and review a surface water plan | Elective |
| Develop and review an irrigation system plan | Elective |
| Develop emergency management plans | Elective |
| Develop workplace communication strategies | Elective |
| Ensure a safe workplace for a work area | Elective |
| Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation | Elective |
| Establish and maintain plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance systems | Elective |
| Establish connections of water and wastewater systems | Elective |
| Establish incident response preparedness and response systems | Elective |
| Evaluate and select appropriate test methods and/or procedures | Elective |
| Evaluate, implement and monitor high risk trade waste discharge approvals | Elective |
| Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| Facilitate workplace-based learning | Elective |
| Identify and analyse information technology for hydrographic surveys | Elective |
| Implement and coordinate a catchment plan | Elective |
| Implement and coordinate a groundwater plan | Elective |
| Implement and coordinate a surface water plan | Elective |
| Implement and coordinate an irrigation delivery system plan | Elective |
| Implement and manage environmental management policies | Elective |
| Implement and manage trade waste policies and plans | Elective |
| Implement asset management systems | Elective |
| Interpret and analyse science principles for hydrographic surveying | Elective |
| Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents | Elective |
| Lead team effectiveness | Elective |
| Lead WHS risk management | Elective |
| Manage a contract | Elective |
| Manage and analyse water levels and flows | Elective |
| Manage asset construction and maintenance | Elective |
| Manage budgets and financial plans | Elective |
| Manage business operational plans | Elective |
| Manage hydrographic surveying projects | Elective |
| Manage people performance | Elective |
| Manage WHS consultation and participation processes | Elective |
| Manage WHS risks | Elective |
| Measure discharge and process discharge data using a range of methods and equipment | Elective |
| Measure discharge using wading method | Elective |
| Mentor in the workplace | Elective |
| Operate and monitor supervisory control and data acquisition systems | Elective |
| Plan a scheduled outage | Elective |
| Plan to manage a contract | Elective |
| Plan water resource management | Elective |
| Process and report hydrographic time series data | Elective |
| Sample and test trade wastewater | Elective |
| Source, collate and interpret spatial data | Elective |
| Store and retrieve spatial data | Elective |
| Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Undertake project work | Elective |
| Undertake sampling and testing of water | Elective |
| Undertake surveying of monitoring sites | Elective |
| Use alternate positioning systems to gather data | Elective |
| Use control centre systems to monitor and control water | Elective |
| Use remote sensing for hydrographic surveying | Elective |
| Use underwater acoustics to map waterways | Elective |
| Write complex documents | Elective |
Job prospects
The Diploma of Water Industry Operations sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Surveyor
ANZSCO 232212
Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manage related information systems.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Earth Science Technician
ANZSCO 311412
Earth Science Technicians collect and test earth and water samples, record observations and analyse data in support of Geologists or Geophysicists.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree -
Hydrographer
ANZSCO 311415
Hydrographers measure, analyse and maintain the flow and quality of water in rivers, lakes, stormwater and sewage, and survey and map oceans, seas and rivers.
Recommended education level:
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
Training providers delivering Diploma of Water Industry Operations
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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SIMMONDS AND BRISTOW PTY LTD (RTO code 1735)
Government funding
- Skills Assure Supplier
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Timber Training Creswick Ltd (RTO code 4168)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.