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Training Calendars & Short Courses
The training courses noted on this page are generally targeted at water industry operations staff. Courses offered range from accredited National Water Training Package units through to short courses covering specific water industry issues.
Whilst WIOA is happy to inform interested persons or organisations about the variety of courses on offer, WIOA is not involved in any form of independent assessment of any of these courses and does not endorse any of the courses as suitable for the industry or operational staff. For further information on any of the courses, please contact the individual training organisation directly.
 Water Industry Training Centre - Course Calendar
The Water Industry Training Centre is located at Deakin University’s Geelong Campus, Victoria. It maintains comprehensive training facilities which are used for in-centre training and off-campus training at customer locations.
To book places in any of these courses please call (03) 5244 0800 visit: www.witc.com.au
 DOWNLOAD WITC Program 2011 (PDF 21 KB)
DOWNLOAD ADWG - Risk Assessment flyer (PDF 126 KB)
 Simmonds & Bristow - Course Calendar
Simmonds & Bristow has been providing training to the Water & Wastewater Industry and the Laboratory Services Industry for more than 15 years. The training team takes a hands-on approach to teaching, with an emphasis on practical learning and on-site delivery. Training courses are either held at the client's facility, or at S&B's dedicated training facility in Rocklea, Brisbane.
To book places in any of these courses please call 1800 620 690
Click here to view Course Calendar [external site]
National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training
The NCGRT is the leading specialist provider of groundwater industry training in Australia. We are an independent not-for-profit organisation that is firmly committed to supporting groundwater professionals in gaining and developing the knowledge and skills they require.
Soil and Groundwater Pollution Courses for 2012 have been rescheduled.
Perth
- Introduction to the fundamentals of contaminant hydrology and remediation. 8-9 October, 2012
- Advanced characterisation and remediation of environmental and groundwater contamination.
10-12 October, 2012
- Introduction and Advanced. 8-12 October, 2012
Sydney
- Introduction to the fundamentals of contaminant hydrology and remediation. 15-16 October, 2012
- Advanced characterisation and remediation of environmental and groundwater contamination.
16-19 October, 2012
- Introduction and Advanced. 15-19 October, 2012
Please see attached flyer or visit www.groundwater.com.au for more information and to register.
For further information on please call 08 8201 5632 or email: industrytraining@groundwater.com.au
S mart Water Research Centre
The Smart Water Research Centre is a strategic partnership that builds, shares and applies new knowledge to improve water cycle management. Our Education and Training Program is being further developed, building on our original Activated Sludge Course which has been running for over 10 years, and is University accredited. We are now working towards delivering a suite of short courses that will eventually fulfil identified training gaps in the water industry and additional certification requirements.
Upcoming courses:
Activated Sludge and Biological Nutrient Reduction Course - 4-8 June 2012, Brisbane Nathan
Communicating Water Science and Technology Course - 12-14 March 2012, Brisbane Nathan
For more information visit www.smartwaterresearchcentre.com
or email Margaret Harlow: m.harlow@griffith.edu.au
 International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM)
The International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM)offers a 5% discount on offered on courses to all WIOA members.
More detailed information can be found at: www.icewarm.com.au
Streamline Learning
A course on CCTV conduit inspection and reporting for operators, supervisors and managers.
To book a place in this course call: Tel 02 4965 7989, Mobile: 0419 492 903 or
E-mail: streamlearn@optusnet.com.au or go to www.streamlinelearning.com.au
DOWNLOAD Course Outline (PDF 224 kb - Updated June 2011)
DOWNLOAD Course Registration - Woolongong 31 January - 3 February 2012 (PDF 260 kb)
 Hydramet - Chlorine & Sodium Hypochlorite Short Courses
Designed for plant operators who work with chlorine or sodium hypochlorite.
Hydramet are pleased to announce that their popular Chlorine Operator’s training course has now been accredited to the equivalent unit in the Water Training Package.
Part of the Certificate II in Water Operations, the qualification gained by attending the accredited Hydramet course is NWP277A, Work Safely with Liquefied Chlorine Gas. To read the media release click here.
DOWNLOAD NWP277A Work Safely With Liquefied Chlorine Gas (PDF 198kb - Updated Jan 2012)
DOWNLOAD 2012 Sodium Hypochlorite Short Course Brochure (PDF 175kb - Updated Jan 2012)
For more information contact Hydramet direct on phone: (08) 9412 6100 or email:hydramet@hydramet.com.au
RMIT University
SAGE Didactic, in association with RMIT University is offering you the opportunity to gain the Certificate IV in Electrical – Instrumentation UEE40407. This industry based training program enables you to gain a nationally accredited qualification and essential workplace skills and knowledge that are increasingly high in demand.
For further information Contact: Bruce R Kendall Senior Educator-Business Development,
Innovation & Projects Group School of Engineering (TAFE)
Phone: (03) 9925 4725 Fax: (03) 9925 4377 E-mail: bruce.kendall@rmit.edu.au
DOWNLOAD Certificate IV in Electrical-Instrumentation [pdf 1Mb]
DOWNLOAD Capability for provision of Instrumentation and Electronics training [pdf 622kb]
 NSW Office of Water
The NSW Office of Water offers a number of training courses to help local water utilities and councils comply with best practice guidelines and provide efficient water supply and sewerage services.
To find out more about the courses on offer click here to go to the NSW Office of Water training courses website or contact:
Wastewater Treatment Operator courses – contact Mike Quartullo, ph: 02 8281 7427
email: mike.quartullo@water.nsw.gov.au
Water Treatment Operator courses – contact Pradeep Kumar, ph: 02 8281 7431
email: pradeep.kumar@water.nsw.gov.au
Trade Waste Regulation courses – contact Mila Kanevsky, ph: 02 8281 7428
email: mila.kanevsky@water.nsw.gov.au
 Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric is the world’s largest producer of submersible borehole motors, and will be providing submersible pump and motor training seminars throughout 2011.
DOWNLOAD Course Brochure [pdf 1.8Mb]
 Water Training Australia
Water Training Australia is a Registered Training Organisation delivering qualifications in the Water Industry, Management and Business sectors.
Water Training Australia is committed to providing high quality training that has a real impact on people management and operational efficiency. Water Training Australia works closely with clients to assess their needs and deliver customised training solutions.
Click here to enter the Water Training Australia Course Calendar [external site]
 Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE understanad that those in the water industry value their people and resources. We assist you in retaining a productive and skilled workforce by providing innovative online training solutions in a highly professional and supportive learning environment. We can structure programs to suit a single job outcome, a skills set, or offer a whole career pathway.
Contact our friendly Customer Service staff when ready to enrol 1300 656 188
www.widebay.tafe.qld.gov.au
Click here to download the 2011 Water Industry Corporate Capability brochure. [pdf 1.1Mb]
Now offering the NWP50107 Diploma in Water Operations (Water Treatment) This program targets new and existing Coordinators in the Water Industry looking to establish career options through building a base of technical and industry skills through working in diverse roles and environments.
Last updated on
11-Jan-2012 |
