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Round 2 Stakeholder consultation for
“National Certification Framework for Operators of
Potable Water Treatment Plants” Project.

GSA invites your organisation’s participation in these workshops to assist in developing a Certification Framework that can be embraced nationally and that clearly articulates minimum competency requirements to be attained by operators of potable water treatment facilities. It may not be possible for all organisations to provide a representative so we also encourage feedback via email or phone.  Contact details will be provided with the ‘draft’ framework on GSA website.

Completion date for the project remains 31 March, 2012.  This project does not include implementation of the “Framework”, this will be considered by the National Water Commission, post project completion. Round 2 Consultations will commence mid January and will be held in all state and territory capital cities and selected regional locations.

Select your state and complete the nomination form for inclusion in the consultation process.

GSA - Letter to Stakeholders

Adelaide Wednesday 18 January 2012
Perth Friday 20 January 2012
Canberra Tuesday 31 January 2012
Melbourne Wednesday 1 Febuary 2012
Hobart Thursday 2 Febuary 2012
Wagga Monday 6 Febuary 2012
Port Macquarie Tuesday Febuary 2012
Dubbo Wednesday 8 Febuary 2012
Brisbane Tuesday 14 Febuary 2012
Rockhampton Wednesday 15 Febuary 2012
Townsville Thursday 16 Febuary 2012
Darwin Tuesday 17 Febuary 2012

(Posted 12 January 2012

Australian Water Management Review - New Release Oct 2011.

View the Australian Water Management Review eBook - CLICK HERE

Victorian Department of Health - New Release Sept 2010

The Victorian Framework for Water Treatment Operator Competencies – Best Practice Guidelines were officially released at the WIOA Victorian conference in September 2010.

The Guidelines were developed jointly between the Victorian Department of Health and the Victorian Water Industry Association (VicWater) with input from WIOA. They define the minimum training, qualification and competency standards that operators must attain in order to operate drinking water treatment facilities in the State of Victoria.

Click on the image to download your copy of the framework [pdf 324kb]

Government Skills Australia - posted 4 November 2010

Government Skills Australia (GSA) has promotional materials now available in order to
promote careers in the Water industry and create awareness about environmental sustainability.

Should you wish to receive copies of these materials free of charge, please contact GSA krystle.rowland@governmentskills.com.au or call 08 8410 3455

To find out more download the media release (pdf 1.6Mb)

Victorian Department of Health - Protect our Waters, Protect our Health Brochure

Released Jan 2010

Highlighting the importance of preventing stock access to natural waterways. Protecting the environment, including our waterways (rivers and streams), is a responsibility shared by government, industry, businesses, communities and individuals. Landholders, in particular, have a responsibility to manage their activities to avoid
polluting waterways.

Click on the image to download your copy of the brochure.

Industry Uplift Magazine: Issue 1 April 2009

As an additional service for our members, WIOA has arranged for copies of a

magazine titled ‘Industry Uplift’ to be made available. Industry Uplift specifically covers technological advances, workplace safety and sustainability, and

independent engineering research in the manufacturing, construction and material handling industries. Topics included in Issue 1 range from ‘Structural failures of

large span semi-portal gantry cranes’, ‘Major Inspection of Cranes – Guidance’ and ‘Forklift Safety’ to name a few.

Click on the magazine cover image to download your copy of the magazine.

Operator Aug 2009

An adaption of the following article was printed in the August edition of 'Operator'. 

To read the full article click on the heading below.

Retention, Recognise, Reward and Retain Operators.

Last updated on 12-Jan-2012