Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII40615
State Code:
AZA5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
14/12/2015
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Stream of Study
Employment and Further Education (2000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
610
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
VET Act Conditions
—
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 specialist civil construction personnel who perform technical specialist tasks. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for applying the site work instructions and practices to ensure the quantity and quality of their outputs and contribute to the development of technical solutions for non-routine problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- four (4) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units, of which:
- at least four (4) must be chosen from Group A
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B
- no more than two (2) units 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 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 four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH617 RIIQUA401D Apply a quality management system on site 30 Unit of competency
WH646 RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
WH261 RIIENV402D Implement and monitor environmental policies 40 Unit of competency
AUL17 BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C3820 LGACOM401A Administer contracts 60 Unit of competency
WH161 RIICSG406D Apply principles of maintenance of civil structures 60 Unit of competency
AUK58 BSBPMG416 Apply project procurement procedures 40 Unit of competency
WH067 RIICBS402D Apply the principles for the application of bituminous sprayed treatment 45 Unit of competency
WH107 RIICPL401D Apply the principles for the installation of underground service using open excavation 60 Unit of competency
WH191 RIICTT401D Apply the principles for the installation of underground services using trenchless technology 60 Unit of competency
WH385 RIIMEX403D Apply the principles of canal construction 60 Unit of competency
WH156 RIICSG401D Apply the principles of civil concrete structures construction 60 Unit of competency
WH159 RIICSG404D Apply the principles of civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction 60 Unit of competency
WH157 RIICSG402D Apply the principles of civil steel structures construction 60 Unit of competency
WH158 RIICSG403D Apply the principles of civil timber structure construction 60 Unit of competency
WH247 RIIDML401D Apply the principles of demolitions 60 Unit of competency
WH444 RIIMPO402D Apply the principles of earthworks construction 60 Unit of competency
WH140 RIICRC401D Apply the principles of flexible pavement construction 50 Unit of competency
WH145 RIICRC406D Apply the principles of pavement maintenance 50 Unit of competency
WH141 RIICRC402D Apply the principles of rigid pavement construction 30 Unit of competency
WH142 RIICRC403D Apply the principles of the stabilisation of materials 50 Unit of competency
WH180 RIICTC401D Apply the principles of tunnel construction 60 Unit of competency
C3821 LGACOM402A Arrange contracts 20 Unit of competency
WH160 RIICSG405D Carry out inspections of civil structures 60 Unit of competency
WH144 RIICRC405D Carry out pavement condition measurement 50 Unit of competency
WH024 RIIBLA301D Conduct surface shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
C7839 LGAWORK401A Develop works maintenance schedule 20 Unit of competency
WH143 RIICRC404D Inspect and report on pavement condition 24 Unit of competency
WH649 RIIRIS403D Manage and coordinate spill response 50 Unit of competency
C7841 LGAWORK403A Manage civil plant and resources 70 Unit of competency
OAC76 MSL973013 Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
OAC78 MSL974019 Perform chemical tests and procedures 60 Unit of competency
OAC79 MSL974016 Perform physical and mechanical tests 125 Unit of competency
C7840 LGAWORK402A Prepare for operational works 40 Unit of competency
C1969 LGACOM410A Prepare response to tenders 40 Unit of competency
C1968 LGACOM409A Prepare tender documentation 40 Unit of competency
OAC64 MSL973018 Prepare trial batches for evaluation 40 Unit of competency
OAC74 MSL973014 Prepare working solutions 80 Unit of competency
OAC24 MSL974017 Prepare, standardise and use solutions 60 Unit of competency
OAC15 MSL924003 Process and interpret data 60 Unit of competency
OAC60 MSL953003 Receive and prepare samples for testing 40 Unit of competency
WH217 RIICWD525D Select pavement surfacing 36 Unit of competency
OBP03 RIICBS401E Supervise asphalt paving and compaction operations 40 Unit of competency
WH232 RIICWM402D Supervise civil works contractors 60 Unit of competency
OBO98 RIICBS405E Supervise micro surfacing operations 40 Unit of competency
OBO87 RIICBS406E Supervise pavement profiling operations using a profiler 30 Unit of competency
OBO96 RIICBS403E Supervise the application of polymer modified binders 25 Unit of competency
OBO89 RIICBS407E Supervise the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt 40 Unit of competency
OBP04 RIICBS410E Supervise the manufacture of bituminous emulsions 40 Unit of competency
OBO94 RIICBS408E Supervise the manufacture of cold mixes 40 Unit of competency
OBP01 RIICBS411E Supervise the manufacture of micro surfacing mixes 40 Unit of competency
OBO88 RIICBS409E Supervise the manufacture of polymer modified binders 40 Unit of competency
OBO86 RIICBS404E Supervise the selection and use of bituminous emulsions 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

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
WH292 RIIGOV401D Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems 80 Unit of competency
OBO93 RIICOM301E Communicate information 20 Unit of competency
OBW18 RIICCR401E Develop and maintain positive community relations 20 Unit of competency
AUK47 BSBMGT403 Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
AUI61 BSBMGT402 Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AWC02 RIILAT402D Provide leadership in the supervision of diverse work teams 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J663 RII40613 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGK1 RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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