RII30820 – Cert III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
About the Course
Build your plant operations skills to contribute to exciting, large scale infrastructure projects. Learn to confidently operate heavy machinery like rollers and tip trucks, and work as part of a team on a range of projects including roads, railways and airports.
Learning Outcomes
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
Course Outcomes
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
Units Taught In This Course
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
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)
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
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 our student information handbook.. or contact one of our team members.
Entry recommendations
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