Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII30813
State Code:
J664
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
26/03/2014
Approved Date
27/05/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
644
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 26/03/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with Civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of nineteen (19) units of competency made up of:
- fourteen (14) core units of competency, and
- five (5) elective units of which:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from group A, and,
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B, and,
- up to two (2) may be chosen from Group C, and,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

OR

- at least two (2) must be chosen from group A, and,
- up to three (3) may be chosen from group A, B, or C, and,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH084 RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
WH081 RIICCM205D Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
WH077 RIICCM201D Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
WH099 RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
WH766 RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site 12 Unit of competency
WH652 RIISAM201D Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials 16 Unit of competency
WH078 RIICCM202D Identify, locate and protect underground services 24 Unit of competency
WH655 RIISAM204D Operate small plant and equipment 30 Unit of competency
WH001 RIIBEF201D Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
WH079 RIICCM203D Read and interpret plans and job specifications 32 Unit of competency
WH083 RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually 12 Unit of competency
WH082 RIICCM206D Support plant operations 8 Unit of competency
WH654 RIISAM203D Use hand and power tools 60 Unit of competency
WH750 RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Option 1:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from group A, and,
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B, and,
- up to two (2) may be chosen from Group C, and,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

OR

Option 2:
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group A, and,
- up to three (3) may be chosen from group A, B, or C,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH424 RIIMPO319D Conduct backhoe/loader operations 50 Unit of competency
WH428 RIIMPO323D Conduct civil construction dozer operations 192 Unit of competency
WH425 RIIMPO320D Conduct civil construction excavator operations 160 Unit of competency
WH429 RIIMPO324D Conduct civil construction grader operations 192 Unit of competency
WH430 RIIMPO325D Conduct civil construction scraper operations 128 Unit of competency
WH423 RIIMPO318D Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations 68 Unit of competency
WH427 RIIMPO322D Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations 68 Unit of competency
WH426 RIIMPO321D Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations 128 Unit of competency
WH432 RIIMPO327D Conduct pipe layer operations 68 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Option 1:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from group A, and,
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B, and,
- up to two (2) may be chosen from Group C, and,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

OR

Option 2:
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group A, and,
- up to three (3) may be chosen from group A, B, or C,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH441 RIIMPO337D Conduct articulated haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
WH440 RIIMPO336D Conduct belly dump truck operations 60 Unit of competency
WH431 RIIMPO326D Conduct civil construction water cart operations 32 Unit of competency
WH433 RIIMPO328D Conduct continuous bucket trencher operations 32 Unit of competency
WH317 RIIHAN311D Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier 68 Unit of competency
WH124 RIICRC308D Conduct paver operations 68 Unit of competency
WH442 RIIMPO338D Conduct rigid haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
WH422 RIIMPO317D Conduct roller operations 68 Unit of competency
WH421 RIIMPO316D Conduct self-propelled compactor operations 32 Unit of competency
WH125 RIICRC309D Conduct stabiliser operations 68 Unit of competency
WH315 RIIHAN309D Conduct telescopic materials handler operations 80 Unit of competency
WH739 RIIVEH304D Conduct tip truck operations 52 Unit of competency
WH420 RIIMPO315D Conduct tractor operations 52 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

Option 1:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from group A, and,
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B, and,
- up to two (2) may be chosen from Group C, and,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

OR

Option 2:
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group A, and,
- up to three (3) may be chosen from group A, B, or C,
- up to one (1) may be chosen from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH085 RIICCM209D Carry out concrete work 36 Unit of competency
WH305 RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations 40 Unit of competency
D7234 AHCSAW201A Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 40 Unit of competency
WH644 RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
D7235 AHCSAW301A Construct conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
WH754 RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop-slow bat 4 Unit of competency
WH656 RIISAM205D Cut, weld and bend materials 50 Unit of competency
WH751 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
WH087 RIICCM211D Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates 32 Unit of competency
WH086 RIICCM210D Install trench support 8 Unit of competency
WH115 RIICRC208D Lay pipes 32 Unit of competency
W9429 CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level 40 Unit of competency
D5243 TLILIC2005A Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) 30 Unit of competency
D5249 TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) 60 Unit of competency
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
WH314 RIIHAN308D Load and unload plant 16 Unit of competency
WH616 RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
WH308 RIIHAN301D Operate elevating work platform 20 Unit of competency
WH302 RIIHAN208D Perform dogging 40 Unit of competency
WH080 RIICCM204D Place and fix reinforcement materials 40 Unit of competency
WH663 RIISAM213D Position and set up mobile lighting 10 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WH108 RIICRC201D Repair potholes 28 Unit of competency
WH645 RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
WE985 CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W672 RII30809 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZG2 RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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(TR05590) PLANT OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

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