RII30920 – Certificate III In Civil Construction

RII30920 – Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General)

Course Overview

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Outcomes

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

Is This Course Right For You?

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 our student information handbook.. or contact one of our team members.

Entry recommendations

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

Career pathways

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