Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
RII30813
J664
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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.
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.
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.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No new enrolments - teach out only