Announcing the New Think Water Academy

It’s back and it’s better than ever! That’s right, the renowned Think Water Academy has returned in a new and unique format, designed specifically to suit the Think Water Group. The Academy will be held in Brisbane, kicking off in February 2021 (if Covid-19 restrictions permit). We will be utilising the IAL to assist with training delivery at their training premises and off site field locations.

The training will utilise a mix of both theoretical and practical applications with compulsory pre-attendance and post attendance coursework. We believe there will be great interest in the new Academy, hence this year there will be two intake dates offered. This will assist Members with flexibility around managing employees and other arrangements within their business. The new complete certificate has been exclusively designed for Think Water employees to fit all face-toface content for the course into three separate five day modules. So, if the students wish to undertake the full Certificate, the Academy will lead them one third of the way through the course. For details of what subjects the full Certificate covers please visit www.training.gov. au/Training/Details/AHC32419 Completion of the new course structure, provides students with measurable and meaningful competencies in various areas of the industry. The competencies learnt during the Academy make up the first module of the Certificate III in Irrigation technology. It is recomended that students complete the remainder of the course within 18 months.

Academy Intake Dates for 2021

INTAKE ONE Monday 15th to Friday 19th February 2021

INTAKE TWO Monday 1st to Friday 5th March 2021 The subject covered in the Academy (Module One) will have a clear focus on:

• Monitor soils under irrigation • Implement an irrigation schedule • Sizing and Installing pumps • Interpret irrigation plans and drawings • Install and terminate extra l/v wiring systems • Undertake sampling and testing of water

• Provide service to customers

• Advise on products and services We know this is an expense on your business, so as a further incentive the NSO will be partially subsidising the cost for students to attend the Academy. Look out for details of this over the coming weeks and months. So, jump on board team! This is a great opportunity to invest in the future of your business and your employees. Places are limited so it will be first in best dressed. Contact the NSO now to secure your seat!

Chris Rehm

Operations Manager AU

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