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A Water Treatment Technician performs specialist tasks at a water or wastewater treatment facility. You might be involved in water quality testing, chemical application or the use of filtration, agitation or other purification equipment. Water Treatment Technicians may analyse test data, present their findings or come up with solutions to water quality issues.
Water Treatment Technicians often develop technical skills specific to their area of water treatment. It’s important you can communicate well and be part of a larger team. Water Treatment Technicians should be good problem solvers and have excellent attention to detail. You might work irregular hours or be on call when required.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Water Treatment Technician.
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The NWP40120 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (Treatment) is for water treatment supervisors who need both leadership and technical skills. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to lead and supervise work teams while improving water treatment systems and processes. Technical skills include: applying chemistry principles to water systems, overseeing the use of SCADA systems, implementing health and safety plans, assessing and improving a wide range of water treatment processes (desalination, membrane filters, granular media filters, anaerobic digestion, sedimentation, sludge removal). Enquire now for the full list of study units, water treatment career competencies, and upcoming course dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
The certificate II in Water Industry Operations (NWP20119) will give you the skills needed to work at water treatment and distribution plants (irrigation, wastewater, drinking water). This is a nationally recognised qualification that takes 6 months to complete. You will learn how to take water samples and present the data, respond to blue-green algae outbreaks, operate and control a range of water treatments including fluoride, disinfection chemicals, and UV processes. Enquire now for the course prospectus and the list of upcoming training dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
Become a wastewater treatment technician with the NWP30219 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Wastewater Treatment). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to sample and test wastewater, then implement a range of different treatments. The course covers: sedimentation and clarification, dissolved air flotation, granular media filters, membrane filters, reclaimed water irrigation, odour removal processes, activated sludge removal, and much more. Enquire now for the list of available study units, wastewater treatment competencies, and enrolment centres near you..
In Australia, a full time Water Treatment Technician generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 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.
The number of people working in this field has increased over the last five years. There are currently 4,200 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Water Treatment Technician. Water Treatment Technicians may be employed across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like to embark on a career as a Water Treatment Technician, a Certificate II in Water Industry Operations could be the qualification you need. This course will show you how to take water samples, respond to blue-green algae outbreaks and perform a range of water treatments. You could also consider a Certificate II in Water Industry Operations (Networks) or a Certificate II in Water Industry Operations (Treatment).
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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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