Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
RII31609
W680
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/03/2012 | Current | 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of twenty six (26) Units of Competency made up of:- eighteen (18) core units, plus
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least five (5) must come from the Group A electives including at least four (4) at Certificate III level, of which at least one (1) must be a trenchless technology (CTT) unit
- up to three (3) units may come from AQF level III from this, or any other, Training Package or accredited course.
Units of competency chosen must
- be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function
- reflect the competency profile for the occupation at the enterprise level
- in the case of accredited course units of competency, not duplicate in part or in whole any unit from a Training Package.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
1. Core Units
All eighteen (18) units must be completed
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be completed
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB502 | RIICTT301A | Conduct fluid assisted directional boring | 68 | Unit of competency |
| WB503 | RIICTT302A | Conduct impact moling, ramming and augering | 68 | Unit of competency |
| WB434 | RIICRC208A | Lay pipes | 32 | Unit of competency |
| WB283 | RIIHAN307A | Operate a vehicle loading crane | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB595 | RIIOGF302A | Operate drilling fluids and mud pits | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB228 | RIIOGN303A | Operate mud systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB506 | RIICTT305A | Undertake localised repair and sealing of existing pipeline systems | 68 | Unit of competency |
| WB505 | RIICTT304A | Undertake on-line replacement for existing pipeline systems | 68 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W341 | BCC30907 | Certificate III in Civil Construction (Trenchless Technology) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J682 | RII31613 | Certificate III in Trenchless Technology | 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.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
