Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Pipe Laying
Certificate III in Pipe Laying
RII31309
W677
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/06/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in pipe laying in the civil construction industry, 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of twenty five (25) Units of Competency made up of:- seventeen (17) mandatory units, and
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least seven (7) must come from the electives listed in the RII31309 qualification outline including at least four (4) at Certificate III level of which at least one unit RIICPL301A OR RIICPL302A OR RIICPL303A is to be chosen
- up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other Training Package
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are compiled with.
1. Mandatory Units
All seventeen (17) units must be completed
2. Elective Units
Eight (8) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9322 | RIIRIS201B | Conduct local risk control | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S4833 | UEGNSG202A | Construct and lay distribution pipelines | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB554 | RIIWMG301A | Control construction site water table | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB353 | RIIOHS205A | Control traffic with stop-slow bat | 4 | Unit of competency |
| WB351 | RIIOHS202A | Enter and work in confined spaces | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WB431 | RIICRC203A | Install sub-soil drainage | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WB533 | RIICPL301A | Install water mains pipelines | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WB722 | RIICRC301A | Maintain drainage systems | 12 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W337 | BCC30507 | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D796 | RII30912 | Certificate III in Civil Construction | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of DEEWR.
2. Further information on this training package is available through www.ntis.gov.au, or contact TVET Australia Product Services, Melbourne Victoria, on Telephone: (03) 9832 8188.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, WA Dept of Training & Workforce Development, on 20/01/2009.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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