Course Overview - Public

Qualification Duration

This course is delivered over a minimum period of 7 and 1/4 months.

Qualification AQF Level

Certificate III

Delivery Mode

This qualification is delivered using a face-to-face, classroom-based delivery mode.

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in Civil Construction, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. 

Qualification Detail

The successful completion of this qualification requires competency to be achieved in 25 units comprising of eight (8) core units and seventeen (17) elective units.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, although applicants will need to undertake an LLN assessment. Students must also be over the
age of 16. 

Units in this Qualification

Unit CodeUnit NameCore/Elective
RIIBEF201EPlan and organise workCore
RIICCM201ECarry out measurements and calculationsCore
RIICCM203ERead and interpret plans and job specificationsCore
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplaceCore
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and proceduresCore
RIISAM203EUse hand and power toolsCore
RIISAM204EOperate small plant and equipmentCore
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processesCore
RIICCM202EIdentify, locate and protect underground servicesElective
RIIWMG203EDrain and dewater civil construction siteElective
RIICRC208ELay pipesElective
RIIMPO320FConduct civil construction excavator operationsElective
RIICCM205FCarry out manual excavationElective
RIICCM206ESupport plant operationsElective
RIICCM207ESpread and compact materials manuallyElective
RIICCM208ECarry out basic levellingElective
RIICCM210EInstall trench supportElective
RIICCM209ECarry out concrete workElective
RIICCM211EConstruct and dismantle fences and gatesElective
RIIIMG301E Maintain site recordsElective
RIIWMG301E Control construction site water tablesElective
RIIMPO318FConduct civil construction skid steer operationElective
RIIMPO319EConduct backhoe/loader operationsElective
RIIMPO323EConduct civil construction dozer operationsElective
RIIMPO321FConduct civil construction wheeled loader operationElective

Qualification Outcomes

  1. Bridge Construction Worker
  2. Civil Foundations Worker
  3. Mine Rescue Worker
  4. Civil Construction Rescue Worker
  5. Mobile Plant Operator

Fees

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Individuals and or employers may be eligible for Government funding. AIVD will be able to discuss with you the different funding available and cost of training.
The Student Tuition Fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding
 

AIVD encourages individuals with disabilities to access training subsidised through the Skills First Program.

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