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A Hydrographer monitors the quality and standard of water systems. You might specialise in a particular catchment area or in particular waterways such as rivers, lakes or oceans. Hydrographers might collect water samples for testing or use other survey methods such as GPS. You’ll prepare reports and may present them to water agencies or government departments.
Hydrographers should be able to use a range of technical equipment and software. You should be able to communicate well and present your information professionally. Hydrographers need strong attention to detail and must be able to work as part of a team. You should be able to take accurate measurements and use correct procedures when taking samples in the field.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Hydrographer.
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Need the skills to develop operational plans for inland water management systems? Try the NWP40120 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Monitoring). This nationally recognised qualification will advance your data collection and processing skills while teaching you how to develop water management plans for rivers, lakes, stormwater, and sewage. The course covers: sampling and testing water, monitoring groundwater system usage, laboratory testing, measuring discharge, processing and interpreting data. Enquire now for entry requirements, hydrometric monitoring skills, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
Get the skills you need for a hands-on supervisor’s role in the Australia water industry with the NWP40120 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to be a productive leader, supervising small work teams, while ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance. You’ll also gain technical skills in any of the six water industry sectors: catchment and dams, hydrometric monitoring, irrigation water supply, networks, trade waste, and treatment. Enquire now for the full list of specialisation units (and their availability) as well as upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Hydrographer generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Working as a Hydrographer is a relatively new field and there is no accurate data available on future job prospects. It is a profession hiring small numbers of workers in Australia at this time. Hydrographers may find work in regions of Australia where there are available water sources.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as a Hydrographer interests you, a Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment may be a suitable qualification. This course allows you to choose electives based on your work plans including desalination, sedimentation, chemical dosing and pathogen removal. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations.
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Here are some potential career pathways within water management. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Water Management
Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure)
$960 weekly pay
Surface Water Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant
Water Plant Operator Assistant
Water Treatment Technician
Catchment Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Hydrographer
$1,400 weekly pay
Irrigation Field Officer
Trade Waste Officer
$1,340 weekly pay
Wastewater Plant Operator
Water Networks Operator
Water Plant Operator
Dam Operations Manager
$1,540 weekly pay
Irrigation Water Supervisor
Water Networks Supervisor
Water Treatment Supervisor
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