Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII30820
State Code:
BGL4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2021
Approved Date
10/09/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
636
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 23/03/2022 Current Approved
2.00 12/03/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 25/01/2021 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- fifteen (15) 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 is a prerequisite to an imported unit listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that the prerequisite specified is complied with.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBM86 RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
OCX91 RIICCM208E Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
OCX12 RIICCM205F Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
OBX22 RIICCM201E Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
OBW00 RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
OCX55 RIIWMG203E Drain and dewater civil construction sites 12 Unit of competency
OCC91 RIISAM201E Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials 16 Unit of competency
OBN02 RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services 24 Unit of competency
OCC92 RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment 30 Unit of competency
OBX35 RIIBEF201E Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
OCG82 RIICCM203E Read and interpret plans and job specifications 32 Unit of competency
OCY44 RIICCM207E Spread and compact materials manually 12 Unit of competency
OCW83 RIICCM206E Support plant operations 8 Unit of competency
OBV79 RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools 60 Unit of competency
OBV80 RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK38 RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
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
OAK40 RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAK39 RIIMPO336E Conduct belly dump truck operations 60 Unit of competency
OAK47 RIIMPO328E Conduct continuous bucket trencher operations 32 Unit of competency
OAK77 RIIHAN311F Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier 68 Unit of competency
OCX81 RIICRC308E Conduct paver operations 68 Unit of competency
OAK58 RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations 20 Unit of competency
OAK59 RIIMPO316E Conduct self-propelled compactor operations 32 Unit of competency
OCX57 RIICRC309E Conduct stabiliser operations 68 Unit of competency
OAK78 RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations 80 Unit of competency
OCD16 RIIVEH304E Conduct tip truck operations 52 Unit of competency
OAK60 RIIMPO315E Conduct tractor operations 52 Unit of competency
OAK49 RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations 32 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAP37 CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 32 Unit of competency
OCX20 RIICCM209E Carry out concrete work 36 Unit of competency
WH305 RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations 40 Unit of competency
BAO79 AHCSAW201 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 40 Unit of competency
OCC89 RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
OCX47 RIICCM211E Construct and dismantle fences and gates 35 Unit of competency
BAL60 AHCSAW301 Construct conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
OBM75 RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat 4 Unit of competency
OBV95 RIISAM205E Cut, weld and bend materials 50 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
OCX36 RIICCM210E Install trench support 8 Unit of competency
OCX32 RIICRC208E Lay pipes 32 Unit of competency
W9429 CPCCLSF2001A Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level 40 Unit of competency
OAE39 TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) 30 Unit of competency
OAE46 TLILIC0008 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
OAK80 RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant 16 Unit of competency
OCC85 RIIQUA201E Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
OAK82 RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform 20 Unit of competency
OBW77 RIIHAN208E Perform dogging 40 Unit of competency
OCX60 RIICCM204E Place and fix reinforcement materials 40 Unit of competency
OCC95 RIISAM213E Position and set up mobile lighting 10 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCX77 RIICRC201E Repair potholes 28 Unit of competency
OBW36 RIIRIS202E Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
OAP30 CPCCCM2007 Use explosive power tools 8 Unit of competency
OCD92 BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices 35 Unit of competency
OBW40 RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZG2 RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP20024) PLANT OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Apprenticeship

(TR05590) PLANT OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

No new enrolments - teach out only