CERTIFICATE III IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLANT OPERATIONS
RII30820
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, 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.
This is on-the-job training, so you need to be employed in the civil construction industry to undertake this course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements for this course however participants must have sufficient numeracy and literacy skills to read and comprehend instructions.
To study as a trainee within this program, you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer. The minimum age for a trainee is 13 years as stated in The Child Employment Act, unless otherwise specified.
Additionally, any plant machinery tickets selected as electives must be supported by the workplace, ensuring that participants have appropriate access to the required machinery and workplace conditions to complete practical components.
DELIVERY METHOD
The Certificate III in Civil Construction traineeship is delivered using an on-the-job training model, where trainees develop skills in a real work environment under the guidance of both their employer and our qualified trainers, ensuring minimal disruption to operational activities while maximising learning outcomes.
Student competency will be assessed through a combination of methods to ensure a well-rounded evaluation of skills and knowledge. Workplace observations will be conducted on-site, allowing trainees to demonstrate their practical abilities in a real work environment.
Online knowledge assessments will be completed and submitted via the student portal, ensuring theoretical understanding is assessed effectively. Supervisor confirmations will involve trainees submitting training record book entries, which must be signed by their supervisor to verify competency in workplace tasks. Additionally, practical demonstrations will take place during scheduled assessor visits, providing further validation of skill application and competency development.
Students not undertaking this qualification as a traineeship will primarily engage with online learning content and assessments. However, practical components will still require demonstration in an appropriate workplace environment, with evidence of competency uploaded as part of assessment submissions.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
All students will be offered the opportunity to participate in a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process if they believe they have suitable skills and knowledge through work experience, formal and informal training. The RPL process is suited to those who can demonstrate Prior Learning against the units of competency described in the qualification. The RPL process must be completed within 8 weeks from enrolment, and is as follows:
- Candidate makes a general enquiry about suitability for RPL
- Candidate completes an RPL Preliminary Application
- Candidate gathers Documentary Evidence & 2 x Third Party Reports
- Candidate submits evidence to trainer/assessor
- Trainer/assessor has competency conversation with the candidate
- Trainer/assessor provides feedback to the candidate about the outcomes
- Successful units are recorded & training commences on remaining units
FUNDING AND FEES
Fees are subject to change annually. Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
The User Choice 2020-22 program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees.
Traineeship: eligible trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. The fees may vary depending on the electives selected at time of signup. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are calculated at a regulated rate of $0.64 per nominal hour.
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding – this qualification can be delivered under the Higher-level Skills Contract to workers who meet eligibility criteria. Please contact Civil Train Administration team for further information.
Fee for Service
Service
Fee for Service Price
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Contact office for price
Full Course
$12,420.00
CSQ Funding
$500.00 Gap Fee
COURSE STRUCTURE
Total number of units = 20
15 core units plus 5 elective units
CORE UNITS
ELECTIVE UNITS
- RRIRIS301E– Apply risk management process
- RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise Work
- RIICCM201E– Carry out measurements and calculations
- RIICCM202E – Identify, locate and protect underground services
- RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and specifications
- RIICCM205E– Carry out manual excavation
- RIICCM206E – Support plant operations
- RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
- RIICCM208E – Carry out basic levelling
- RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
- RIISAM201E– Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
- RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
- RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
- RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIWMG203E – Drain and dewater civil construction site
- RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
- RIIMPO319E – Conduct backhoe/loader operations
- RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations
- RIIMPO321F – Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
- RIIMPO323E – Conduct civil construction dozer operations
- RIIMPO324F – Conduct civil construction grader operations
- RIIMPO315E – Conduct tractor operations
- RIIMPO317F – Conduct roller operations
- RIIMPO326E – Conduct civil construction water cart operations
- RIIMPO337E – Conduct articulated haul truck operations
- RIICCM209E – Carry out concrete work
- RIICCM210E – Install trench support
- RIIHAN308F – Load and unload plant
- RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control