National Water Training Package

NWP - National Water Training Package Release 5

This Determination number 10,000,089:

  • is made under section 5.5.2 of the Education and Training Act 2006
  • replaces previous Determination number 10,000,041
  • remains in force until it is amended or revoked.

This Determination was made on 29 May 2023 by Chris Ingham, Acting Deputy CEO, Training and Skills.

Certificate II

Certificate II in Water Industry Operations

Code: NWP20122

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 12 months
    • Part-time: 24 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13 hours
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 30 days
    • Part-time: 60 days
  • State training wage category: B
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate III

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Code: NWP30222

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): 13 hours
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: A
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations

Code: NWP40120

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 24 months
    • Part-time: 48 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 60 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Diploma

Diploma of Water Industry Operations

Code: NWP50118

  • Maximum duration:
    • Full-time: 48 months
    • Part-time: 72 months
  • Minimum hours per week for employment and training:
    • School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBAT): N/A
    • Other: 13 hours
  • Probationary period:
    • Full-time: 90 days
    • Part-time: 90 days
  • State training wage category: N/A
  • Qualification: Traineeship

Qualifications not available for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships

  • NWP40120 – Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
  • NWP50118 – Diploma of Water Industry Operations

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