RII30920 – Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General)
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Build the practical skills you need to get your start in the dynamic civil construction industry. Get an all-rounder’s introduction, become a qualified civil construction worker and help to shape the future of Australia’s infrastructure.
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in civil construction. It covers common skills for the construction industry, as well as specialised skills for different areas of work. Some job titles in this career include:
Civil Construction Pipe Layer
Civil Road Construction
Maintenance worker.
The qualification is made up of 7 core units, plus 18 elective units. It takes 25 units to complete the qualification. Construction Industry Training has customised their electives for this qualification in order to provide two specialist learning pathways: (1) Pipe Laying and (2) Road Construction and Maintenance.
To work on a construction site, you need to have the right training. The National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) requires that you complete the “CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry” unit or its equivalent. By doing so, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification for preparing for work in the construction industry.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Plan and organise civil construction tasks
Read and interpret plans
Use hand and power tools
Operate a small plant and equipment
Follow work health and safety (WHS) procedures
Perform measurements and calculations
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Experience liaising with real clients and stakeholders
Skills in working to project deadlines
Experience working on a real work site with colleagues and supervisors
The ability to use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and civil construction equipment
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
That you hold a valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card), as evidenced by a copy of your card
All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility
We currently have a Smart and Skilled contract with Training Services NSW. This means that if you meet the eligibility criteria, we can give you subsidised training.To find out more download ourstudent information handbook.. or contact one of our team members.
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Have good hand-eye coordination and the ability to use hand tools
Are comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
Have an intermediate level of fitness to manage physical tasks like shovelling, moving surveying equipment, and walking long distances
The ability to work well as part of a team
A commitment to safety
Our graduates go onto roles like:
EARTHMOVING PLANT OPERATOR (GENERAL) Earthmoving Plant Operators (General) operate a range of earthmoving plants to assist with building roads, rail, water supplies, dams, treatment plants and agricultural earthworks. Other jobs include:
Civil construction worker,
Civil construction road surfacing worker,
Civil construction site maintenance worker,
Civil construction road maintenance worker,
Civil construction bridge maintenance worker,
Civil construction pipe laying worker and
Civil construction mobile plant worker
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. These also may vary depending on your specialty units and employment options. Your teacher will advise you if there are any applicable to your study. Visit NSW Fair Tradingfor more information on licensing requirements and guidelines.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 25 units of competency, including 7 core and 18 speciality units.
Core Units
Plan and organise work – RIIBEF201E
Carry out measurements and calculations – RIICCM201E
Read and interpret plans and job specifications – RIICCM203E
Use hand and power tools – RIISAM203E
Operate small plant and equipment – RIISAM204E
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures – RIIWHS201E
Communicate in the workplace – RIICOM201E
Apply risk management processes – RIIRIS301E
Electives (examples)
Deliver and monitor a service to customers – BSBOPS304
Enter and work in confined spaces – RIIWHS202E
Work safely at heights – RIIWHS204E
Participate in sustainable work practices – BSBSUS21
Conduct underground development shotfiring – RIIBLA303E
RII30820 – Cert III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
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This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
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.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Operate a small plant and equipment including excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, and rollers
Handle resources and infrastructure materials
Safely dispose of non-toxic materials
Identify, locate, and protect underground services
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Experience reviewing real construction plans, specifications and drawings
Industry networks with peers, colleagues and plant operations professionals
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
Accreditation to work as a trade qualified plant operator
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 units of competency, including 15 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Core Units
Support plant operations – RIICCM206E
Carry out basic levelling – RIICCM208E
Carry out measurements and calculations – RIICCM201E
Plan and organise work – RIIBEF201E
Spread and compact materials manually – RIICCM207E
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials – RIISAM201E
Carry out manual excavation – RIICCM205F
Drain and dewater civil construction sites – RIIWMG203E
Read and interpret plans and job specifications – RIICCM203E
Identify, locate and protect underground services – RIICCM202E
Use hand and power tools – RIISAM203E
Apply risk management processes – RIIRIS301E
Operate small plant and equipment – RIISAM204E
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures – RIIWHS201E
Communicate in the workplace – RIICOM201E
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol;
That you hold a valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)
All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in working outdoors and be involved with big machinery
Relevant employment or access to appropriate workplace environments to prove your skills
Intermediate level fitness to manage the physical demands of the role
Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask and respond well to rapid change
Experience in handling tools and equipment
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
All equipment All courseware and handouts
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
RIIMPO321F – CONDUCT CIVIL CONSTRUCTION WHEELED FRONT END LOADER OPERATIONS
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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct wheeled front end loader operations.
This unit applies to those working in site- based roles.
Where equipment being assessed requires the fitting and removal of attachments to be demonstrated an integrated tool carrier unit should be used.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisting someone who has completedRIIHAN308FLoad and unload plant or equivalent.
1-2 Days depending on experience (that can be verified)
$650.00 per machine (N.B.must have access to machine)
Locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
Implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of civil construction wheeled front end loader operations including:
Conducting pre-start checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
Carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures
Driving and operating the equipment to site conditions
Applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
Applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques
Applying levelling techniques
Selecting and using the required tools and equipment
Working safely around other machines and personnel
Applying methods of changing machine attachments
Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
You Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course
All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
Identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt.
Tea and Coffee is provided (If course is held at our facility)
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training
Assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments.
All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training. Note: There may be an extra cost for reassessment
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for the RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations.
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
Students who cancel their enrolment after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
If All Onsite Training and Assessment cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a backhoe/loader to load, distribute and place materials.
This unit applies to those working in site based roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
1-2 Days depending on experience (that can be verified).
$650.00 per machine (Must have access to the machines)
Dates available upon request
The student must demonstrate completion of loader/backhoe operations that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions, and include:
conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
driving and operating the equipment, and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
completion of operations to specification using at least two different material types (i.e. one different material type per occasion) including:
mixing materials
stripping/spreading materials
trench excavation
backfilling
lifting and carry materials
loading dump trucks, wagons, hoppers or chutes
cutting/boxing
selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing at least two attachments (i.e. one attachment per occasion), which must be certified and approved in line with workplace procedures and could include, but are not limited to, the following:
extending devices
tilt bucket
buckets
compaction wheel
ripper
plate compactor
rock breaker
auger
broom
mower/slasher
forklift
4 in 1 bucket and free/rock grab
parking and securing of equipment
In the course of the above work the student must also:
locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures
select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
carry out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures where applicable
apply safe work practices, identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
apply problem solving and troubleshooting techniques when operating equipment
monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
identify common equipment faults
apply levelling techniques
establish weight of load
manage changes in the loads centre of gravity during transportation
select and use the required tools and equipment
work safely around other machines and personnel
apply methods of changing machine attachments
use a range of communication techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work activity, including hand, audible and other signals
meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with equipment operations
organise work activities to meet all task requirements
Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course
All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
Tea and Coffee is provided (if conducted at our facilities), local shops are nearby
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training
Assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments. All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.
Re -assessment
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training Note: There may be an extra cost for reassessment
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for the applicable unit of competency that they completed.
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
Students who cancel their enrolment after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
If All Onsite Training and Assessment cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
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