Non-Urban Water Meter Installation

This course builds the skills and knowledge you need to play an active role in NSW’s non-urban water metering reform. Developed in collaboration with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), WaterNSW and Natural Resource Access Regulator (NRAR) this course helps you understand the rules, systems, and technical requirements that underpin non-urban metering.

Whether you’re a trade professional, certified meter installer, or simply want to deepen your understanding of how the framework works, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to work safely and compliantly.

This course also forms part of the Trade Meter Installer (TMI) pathway — a recognised route to becoming a Duly Qualified Person (DQP).

The aim of this course is to increase your knowledge so you can:

• Identify the core elements of NSW’s non-urban metering framework.
• Recognise the role and value of telemetry in remote water data transmission.
• Explain how closed-conduit flow meters operate and what affects their performance.
• Understand how meters send data using Pulse or Modbus outputs.

Equipped with this knowledge, you can develop your skills to:

• Assess a site for metering suitability, including data coverage and equipment selection.
• Install meters and Local Intelligence Devices (LIDs) to AS4747 standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Use key data systems to upload installation details and ensure water readings are transmitted correctly.
• Complete the Metering Compliance Process using the Installation Test Plan (ITP).
• Identify how and when to perform meter revalidation and maintenance.

This course is ideal for:

• Approved trades under the Trade Meter Installer (TMIs) pathway. To view the approved trades, see the ‘Definitions of DQPs’ section of the Non-urban water metering for installers page
• Certified Meter Installers (CMIs) looking for a refresher or returning after a career break
• Anyone interested in gaining a clear understanding of the rules, systems, and processes that underpin non-urban metering in NSW

Completing this course provides the foundational knowledge required to work under the Trade Meter Installer (TMI) pathway — one of the recognised qualification routes to becoming a Duly Qualified Person (DQP). Depending on your trade, you may be authorised to:

• Install both meters and telemetry – plumbers, engineers, irrigation technicians
• Install telemetry only – electricians, telecommunications technicians

Please note: TAFE NSW does not manage or process DQP registrations. This registration process is administered by WaterNSW.

Throughout the course, you’ll complete short knowledge checks to reinforce your learning. To receive your certificate of completion, you must complete the final assessment quiz and feedback activity.

Duration: 3 hours
Delivery: Online (self-paced)
Access period: 12 months access from the day of enrolment

This course was developed in collaboration with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (Water Group), WaterNSW and Natural Resource Access Regulator (NRAR) – together strengthening the future of water management.