Water Treatment Technician

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a water treatment technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MSS40222

Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

Blended
12 months
$4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NWP30222

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Blended, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $1,661
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NWP30222

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Networks)

Traineeship
24 months
$8,664
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NWP30222

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Water Treatment)

Traineeship
24 months
$9,873
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP31218

Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
18 - 24 months
$0 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPPSPS3001

Handle, Transport and Store Swimming Pool and Spa Chemicals Safely

Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NWPTRT022

Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes

On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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