Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Qualification
National Code:
RII40713
State Code:
J659
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2014
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Stream of Study
Operatives (4100)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
540
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 07/12/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of employees working in supervisory positions in civil construction. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply management plans to the workplace.
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
Successful completion of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:
- five (5) core units, and
- seven (7) elective units of which:
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group A
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group B
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

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.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH647 RIIRIS401D Apply site risk management system 40 Unit of competency
WE723 BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
D0842 BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
WH231 RIICWM401D Supervise civil works 80 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH192 RIICTT402D Apply principles for repair & rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology 60 Unit of competency
WH161 RIICSG406D Apply principles of maintenance of civil structures 60 Unit of competency
WH067 RIICBS402D Apply the principles for the application of bituminous sprayed treatment 45 Unit of competency
WH068 RIICBS403D Apply the principles for the application of polymer modified binder 25 Unit of competency
WH070 RIICBS405D Apply the principles for the application of slurry surfacing 40 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
WH072 RIICBS407D Apply the principles for the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt 40 Unit of competency
WH075 RIICBS410D Apply the principles for the manufacture of bituminous emulsion 40 Unit of competency
WH073 RIICBS408D Apply the principles for the manufacture of cold mix 40 Unit of competency
WH074 RIICBS409D Apply the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder 40 Unit of competency
WH076 RIICBS411D Apply the principles for the manufacture of slurry surfacing 40 Unit of competency
WH069 RIICBS404D Apply the principles for the selection and use of bituminous emulsion 20 Unit of competency
WH066 RIICBS401D Apply the principles of asphalt paving and compaction 40 Unit of competency
WH385 RIIMEX403D Apply the principles of canal 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
WH071 RIICBS406D Apply the principles of pavement profiling using a profiler 30 Unit of competency
WH141 RIICRC402D Apply the principles of rigid pavement construction 30 Unit of competency
WH180 RIICTC401D Apply the principles of tunnel construction 60 Unit of competency
WH144 RIICRC405D Carry out pavement condition measurement 50 Unit of competency
C7839 LGAWORK401A Develop works maintenance schedule 20 Unit of competency
WH031 RIIBLA401D Manage blasting operations 40 Unit of competency
WH032 RIIBLA402D Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment 20 Unit of competency
WA745 MSL975016A Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials 120 Unit of competency
WH236 RIICWM504D Prepare civil works bill of quantities 60 Unit of competency
WH235 RIICWM503D Prepare civil works cost estimate 60 Unit of competency
WH237 RIICWM505D Prepare civil works schedule of rates 60 Unit of competency
C7840 LGAWORK402A Prepare for operational works 40 Unit of competency
WA671 MSL924001A Process and interpret data 60 Unit of competency
WH217 RIICWD525D Select pavement surfacing 36 Unit of competency
WA736 MSL975007A Supervise sampling, inspections and testing at construction sites 70 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B.
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
WH617 RIIQUA401D Apply a quality management system on site 30 Unit of competency
WH621 RIIRAI402D Apply and monitor site plant and resource management plan 80 Unit of competency
WG092 BSBPMG413A Apply project human resources management approaches 40 Unit of competency
WG095 BSBPMG416A Apply project procurement procedures 40 Unit of competency
WH646 RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
WH680 RIISAM401D Apply site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance management plan 80 Unit of competency
WH292 RIIGOV401D Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems 80 Unit of competency
C3821 LGACOM402A Arrange contracts 20 Unit of competency
C7666 PMLTEST403B Assist with geotechnical site investigations 80 Unit of competency
WH100 RIICOM301D Communicate Information 20 Unit of competency
C1913 LGADMIN417A Conduct community consultations 40 Unit of competency
S8073 BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
WH089 RIICCR401D Develop and maintain positive community relations 20 Unit of competency
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
WB919 BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
WH756 RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan 16 Unit of competency
D0754 BSBINM401A IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM 40 Unit of competency
WH649 RIIRIS403D Manage and coordinate spill response 50 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
D1014 BSBSMB403A Market the small business 40 Unit of competency
WA705 MSL973001A Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
WA719 MSL974003A Perform chemical tests and procedures 60 Unit of competency
WA726 MSL974010A Perform mechanical tests 80 Unit of competency
WA721 MSL974005A Perform physical tests 60 Unit of competency
D1013 BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
C1969 LGACOM410A Prepare response to tenders 40 Unit of competency
C1968 LGACOM409A Prepare tender documentation 40 Unit of competency
WA710 MSL973006A Prepare trial batches for evaluation 40 Unit of competency
WH195 RIICWD503D Prepare work zone traffic management plan 30 Unit of competency
WA706 MSL973002A Prepare working solutions 80 Unit of competency
WA717 MSL974001A Prepare, standardise and use solutions 60 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
WA694 MSL953001A Receive and prepare samples for testing 40 Unit of competency
D0706 BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity 40 Unit of competency
WH260 RIIENV401D Supervise dust and noise control 40 Unit of competency
WH757 RIIWHS401D Supervise work in confined spaces 30 Unit of competency
WG182 BSBPMG522A Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
D1015 BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D799 RII40712 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZC9 RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision Qualification
VET Info Notes
NOT EQUIVALENT TO RII40712
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10690) CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR (LEVEL 4) Traineeship