Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 7:56 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Civil Foundations

Certificate III in Civil Foundations

Qualification
National Code:
RII31215
State Code:
AZE0
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
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
616
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 23/09/2020 Current Approved
2.00 11/12/2018 Replaced Approved
1.00 14/12/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in foundation work 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 five (25)
- fourteen (14) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units, of which:
- at least five (5) must be chosen from Group A, of which at least two (2) which must be foundation work (RIICFW) units
- no more than five (5) may be chosen from Group B
- no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from 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 fourteen (14) 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
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
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
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 five (5) must be completed of which at least two (2) which must be foundation work (RIICFW) units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH096 RIICFW305D Conduct cast in-situ pilings operations 32 Unit of competency
WH122 RIICRC306D Conduct earthworks 68 Unit of competency
WH095 RIICFW304D Conduct pile driving operations 32 Unit of competency
WH088 RIICCM301D Construct and dismantle fences and gates 32 Unit of competency
BAL60 AHCSAW301 Construct conservation earthworks 50 Unit of competency
WH092 RIICFW301D Construct underpinning 52 Unit of competency
WH098 RIICFW307D Direct cast in-situ piling operations 20 Unit of competency
WH097 RIICFW306D Direct pile driving operations 20 Unit of competency
WH756 RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan 16 Unit of competency
WH094 RIICFW303D Install primary ground support 20 Unit of competency
WH093 RIICFW302D Install temporary and permanent rock anchors 20 Unit of competency
OBX04 RIIIMG301E Maintain site records 8 Unit of competency
OAK82 RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

No more than five (5) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH305 RIIHAN211D Conduct basic scaffolding operations 40 Unit of competency
BAO79 AHCSAW201 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities 40 Unit of competency
WH644 RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control 20 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
WH087 RIICCM211D Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates 32 Unit of competency
WH086 RIICCM210D Install trench support 8 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
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
WH616 RIIQUA201D Maintain and monitor site quality standards 40 Unit of competency
WH302 RIIHAN208D Perform dogging 40 Unit of competency
OCC95 RIISAM213E Position and set up mobile lighting 10 Unit of competency
WH645 RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills 30 Unit of competency
WH457 RIINHB202D Set up/pack up drill site 40 Unit of competency
AUI02 BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J634 RII31213 Certificate III in Civil Foundations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGL6 RII31220 Certificate III in Civil Foundations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09640) CIVIL FOUNDATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship