Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Civil Construction
Certificate III in Civil Construction
RII30912
D796
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 29/05/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
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.
The qualification applies to specialist occupations in Bituminous Surfacing Bridge Construction and Maintenance, Pipe Laying, Road Construction and Maintenance, Road Marking, Tunnel Construction, Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance and Civil Construction general occupations. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The qualification has core and elective units of competency requirements that cover the general and specialist skills for seven (7) specialist and one (1) general civil construction stream.Stream 1 - Bituminous Surfacing
Successful completion of twenty five (25) units of competency made up of:
- seven (7) core units, plus
- seven (7) Group A units plus
- eleven (11) elective units of which:
- at least six (6) must come from the Group B electives including at least three (3) bituminous surfacing units at AQF 3 level (CBS3) OR at least two (2) bituminous surfacing units at AQF 3 level (CBS3) and one (1) at AQF 4 level (CBS4)
- up to five (5) units may come from AQF 2, 3 or 4 level from this, or any other Training Package
- up to three (3) units of competency may come from an AQF 2, 3 or 4 level accredited course
Stream 2 - Bridge Construction and Maintenance
Stream 3 - Pipe Laying
Stream 4 - Road Construction and Maintenance
Stream 5 - Road Marking
Stream 6 - Tunnel Construction
Stream 7 - Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance
Stream 8 - Civil Construction General
Please refer to the Training Package for the packaging rules for each individual stream.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed for each stream chosen.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB066 | RIICCM201A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WB150 | RIICOM201A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC369 | RIISAM204B | Operate small plant and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB566 | RIIBEF201A | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WB068 | RIICCM203A | Read and interpret plans and specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| WC368 | RIISAM203B | Use hand and power tools | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB350 | RIIOHS201A | Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Stream 1 Bituminous Surfacing - Group A Specialist Group
Seven (7) Group A units must be completed when selecting Stream 1
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available streams and units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB014 | RIICBS202A | Hand spread asphalt | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WB725 | RIISAM201A | Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WB354 | RIIOHS302A | Implement traffic management plan | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WB267 | RIIIMG301A | Maintain site records | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WB653 | RIICBS203A | Safely handle bituminous materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WB569 | RIICCM207A | Spread and compact materials manually | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WB018 | RIICBS207A | Take samples of materials used in road surfacing | 8 | Unit of competency |
3. Stream 1 Bituminous Surfacing Electives - Group B Specialist Group
At least six (6) units must be completed when selecting Stream 1, including
- at least three (3) bituminous surfacing units at AQF 3 level (CBS3)
OR
- at least two (2) bituminous surfacing units at AQF 3 level (CBS3) and one (1) at AQF 4 level (CBS4)
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available streams and units
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W674 | RII31009 | Certificate III in Bituminous Surfacing | Qualification |
| W675 | RII31109 | Certificate III in Bridge Construction and Maintenance | Qualification |
| W673 | RII30909 | Certificate III in Civil Construction | Qualification |
| W677 | RII31309 | Certificate III in Pipe Laying | Qualification |
| W678 | RII31409 | Certificate III in Road Construction and Maintenance | Qualification |
| W679 | RII31509 | Certificate III in Road Marking | Qualification |
| W685 | RII32109 | Certificate III in Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance | Qualification |
| W681 | RII31709 | Certificate III in Tunnel Construction | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J667 | RII30913 | Certificate III in Civil Construction | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No new enrolments - teach out only
No new enrolments - teach out only
No new enrolments - teach out only
No new enrolments - teach out only
No new enrolments - teach out only
No new enrolments - teach out only