Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Civil Construction
Certificate IV in Civil Construction
RII40720
BGK1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 12/03/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/01/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in supervisory and technical specialist positions in civil construction. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied work activities most of which are specialised and within known or changing contexts. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of their own work, as well as for the output of others. They contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.Specialisations
The qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills for the following two (2) specialisations:
- Specialisation 1 - Supervision
- Specialisation 2 - Operations
The core and elective unit requirements of one (1) specialisation must be met for this qualification to be awarded.
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- at least three (3) 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.
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Operations) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = twelve (12)
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
- at least three (3) 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 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 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.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AD19 | Supervision |
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBN17 | RIIRIS401E | Apply site risk management system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF10 | BSBOPS402 | Coordinate business operational plans | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE46 | BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCD83 | BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCW69 | RIICWM401E | Supervise civil works | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A (General Supervision)
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision), at least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Operations), at least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B (Operations)
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision), at least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B.
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Operations), at least three (3) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZA5 | RII40615 | Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations | Qualification |
| AZC9 | RII40715 | Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Nil.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships