Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
RII30820
BGL4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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.
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
No new enrolments - teach out only