Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 6:24 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
RII30815
AZG2
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 23/09/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 11/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/12/2015 | Replaced | 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.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nineteen (19)- fourteen (14) core units plus
- five (5) elective units, of which:
- at least one (1) must be chosen from Group A
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group C
- no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
OR
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
- a further three (3) may be chosen from Group A, B, or C
- no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
There are prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All fourteen (14) units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
Option A: at least one (1) unit must be completed.
Option B: at least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK56 | RIIMPO319E | Conduct backhoe/loader operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAK52 | RIIMPO323E | Conduct civil construction dozer operations | 192 | Unit of competency |
| OAK55 | RIIMPO320F | Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 160 | Unit of competency |
| OAK51 | RIIMPO324F | Conduct civil construction grader operations | 192 | Unit of competency |
| OAK50 | RIIMPO325E | Conduct civil construction scraper operations | 128 | Unit of competency |
| OAK57 | RIIMPO318F | Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations | 68 | Unit of competency |
| OAK53 | RIIMPO322E | Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations | 68 | Unit of competency |
| OAK54 | RIIMPO321F | Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAK48 | RIIMPO327E | Conduct pipe layer operations | 68 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Option A: at least two (2) units must be completed.
Option B: Up to three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Option A: no more than two (2) units may be completed.
Option B: Up to three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J664 | RII30813 | Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGL4 | RII30820 | 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