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There are 2 courses available within the Adelaide area for people who want to become a water plant operator.
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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..
Average duration: 24 months.
The NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Networks) will teach you how to operate and maintain water network systems. This nationally recognised qualification delivers a hands-on skillset for water industry operators. The course covers: on-the-job safety, environmental compliance, operating high pressure water jetting systems, operating pump stations, inspecting water diversion systems, installing and maintaining rural water meters, disinfecting network assets, controlling electrical risk on metallic pipes, identifying water quality issues, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, water networks competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
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To become a water plant operator in Adelaide, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Networks). This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can study a water plant operator course in Adelaide through learning, which is a popular method of training as you can learn from the comfort of your own home and complete the course at your own pace. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within manufacturing plant and water management. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Manufacturing Plant
Brake Press Operator
$960 weekly pay
Factory Worker
Plant Technician
Process Worker
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant
Water Plant Operator Assistant
Mobile Plant Mechanic
$1,150 weekly pay
Plant Mechanic
$1,350 weekly pay
Plant Operator
$1,550 weekly pay
Polymer Technician
$1,340 weekly pay
Process Technician
$1,630 weekly pay
Technical Officer
$1,400 weekly pay
Wastewater Plant Operator
$1,250 weekly pay
Water Plant Operator
Plant Engineer
$2,350 weekly pay
Plant Manager
$1,920 weekly pay
Plant Supervisor
$1,540 weekly pay
Water Management
Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure)
Surface Water Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
Water Treatment Technician
Catchment Officer
Hydrographer
Irrigation Field Officer
Trade Waste Officer
Water Networks Operator
Dam Operations Manager
Irrigation Water Supervisor
Water Networks Supervisor
Water Treatment Supervisor