Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Trenchless Technology

Certificate III in Trenchless Technology

Qualification
National Code:
RII31615
State Code:
AZG1
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
14/12/2015
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
750
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 11/12/2018 Current Transition (Replaced)
1.00 14/12/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in trenchless technology 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.
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
Total number of units = twenty six (26)
- eighteen (18) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units, of which:
- at least four (4) must be chosen from Group A, of which at least one (1) must be a trenchless technology (RIICTT) unit
- at least one (1) must be chosen from Group B
- no more than three (3) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected for 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 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 no 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 eighteen (18) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH084 RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
AWB53 RIICCM205E Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
WH077 RIICCM201D Carry out measurements and calculations 16 Unit of competency
WH099 RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
WH644 RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
WH767 RIIWMG301D Control construction site water table 20 Unit of competency
WH766 RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site 12 Unit of competency
WH652 RIISAM201D Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials 16 Unit of competency
WH078 RIICCM202D Identify, locate and protect underground services 24 Unit of competency
WH110 RIICRC203D Install sub-soil drainage 16 Unit of competency
WH086 RIICCM210D Install trench support 8 Unit of competency
WH655 RIISAM204D Operate small plant and equipment 30 Unit of competency
WH001 RIIBEF201D Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
WH079 RIICCM203D Read and interpret plans and job specifications 32 Unit of competency
WH083 RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually 12 Unit of competency
WH082 RIICCM206D Support plant operations 8 Unit of competency
WH654 RIISAM203D Use hand and power tools 60 Unit of competency
WH750 RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be completed, of which at least one (1) must be a trenchless technology (RIICTT) unit.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH182 RIICTT302D Conduct impact moling, ramming and augering 68 Unit of competency
WH181 RIICTT301D Conduct of fluid assisted directional boring 68 Unit of competency
WH183 RIICTT303D Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking 68 Unit of competency
AVY75 NWPNET016 Inspect sewer or stormwater line 40 Unit of competency
WH188 RIICTT308D Install close-fit linings for existing pipeline systems 68 Unit of competency
WH186 RIICTT306D Install cure in-place linings for existing pipeline systems 68 Unit of competency
WH105 RIICPL304D Install pre-cast gully pits 36 Unit of competency
WH104 RIICPL303D Install sewer pipelines 36 Unit of competency
WH189 RIICTT309D Install slip lining in existing pipeline systems 68 Unit of competency
WH103 RIICPL302D Install stormwater systems 36 Unit of competency
WH102 RIICPL301D Install water mains pipelines 36 Unit of competency
WH320 RIIIMG301D Maintain site records 8 Unit of competency
OAK81 RIIHAN307E Operate a vehicle loading crane 40 Unit of competency
WH538 RIIOGF302D Operate drilling fluids and mud pits 30 Unit of competency
OAK82 RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform 20 Unit of competency
WH541 RIIOGN303D Operate mud systems 20 Unit of competency
WH190 RIICTT310D Renovate large diameter pipes and chambers 68 Unit of competency
WH187 RIICTT307D Spray linings for existing pipeline systems 68 Unit of competency
AVY74 NWPNET017 Supervise and report on conduit inspections 40 Unit of competency
WH184 RIICTT304D Undertake on-line replacement for existing pipeline systems 68 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least one (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH085 RIICCM209D Carry out concrete work 36 Unit of competency
WH305 RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations 40 Unit of competency
WH754 RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop-slow bat 4 Unit of competency
WH656 RIISAM205D Cut, weld and bend materials 50 Unit of competency
WH751 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
WH115 RIICRC208D 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
OAE40 TLILIC0002 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) 40 Unit of competency
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
WH302 RIIHAN208D Perform dogging 40 Unit of competency
WH645 RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
AUI02 BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J682 RII31613 Certificate III in Trenchless Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BFA4 RII31619 Certificate III in Trenchless Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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