Fee free training in water operations
We have partnered with Training Services NSW to offer fee-free vocational training placements, across the state to tackle the shortage of skilled water operators in regional areas.
The courses include:
- Full qualifications
- Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
- Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations
- Part qualifications may be considered including
- Water sampling and testing
- Wastewater sampling and testing
- Water network maintenance
- Commissioning or re-commissioning water assets.
Course details can be found at Skills NSW.
Local water utilities should ensure that any training is chosen to match the needs of their staff. For advice on how to select the right qualification and units to match your needs contact water.lwutraining@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
Other courses may be funded for staff interested in industry training and for supervisors managing trainees, to understand assessment or to gain presentation skills, literacy and numeracy support and mentoring skills, for example:
- Full qualification
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Skill sets
- Enterprise Trainer and Assessor
- Workplace Supervisor Skill Set
- Assessor Skill Set
- Statement of Attainment in Training and Assessment (Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills and Resources/Support for Vocational Foundation Skills).
Training is available across a range of programs including:
- School-based traineeships
- Trade pathways for experienced workers
- Pre-employment skills
- Support programs for Aboriginal students.
Frequently asked questions
How much will it cost students?
The program is offering fee free training to reduce barriers for people across regional NSW accessing training and support so it will not cost them anything.
Who is eligible for the placements?
The placements are designed to boost training and employment opportunities in regional NSW for school leavers, Aboriginal and First Nations students, new industry entrants and existing water operators.
Where can they do the placements?
Training is delivered by approved Registered Training Organisations across a range of locations in NSW. To find out about providers who can deliver training in your area visit Skills NSW.
More information
For more information about training courses, providers and costs, including fee free, visit Skills NSW - Discover and compare courses