Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations

Qualification
National Code:
RII40613
State Code:
J663
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2014
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Stream of Study
Employment and Further Education (2000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
610
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 07/12/2014 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of specialist civil construction personnel who perform technical specialist tasks. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for applying the site work instructions and practices to ensure the quantity and quality of their outputs and contribute to the development of technical solutions for non-routine problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:
- four (4) core units, and
- eight (8) elective units of which:
- at least four (4) must be chosen from A
- at least two (2) must be chosen from group B
- up to two (2) units may be chosen from Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH617 RIIQUA401D Apply a quality management system on site 30 Unit of competency
WH646 RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes 30 Unit of competency
WH261 RIIENV402D Implement and monitor environmental policies 40 Unit of competency
WE723 BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) hours must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C3820 LGACOM401A Administer contracts 60 Unit of competency
WH161 RIICSG406D Apply principles of maintenance of civil structures 60 Unit of competency
WG095 BSBPMG416A Apply project procurement procedures 40 Unit of competency
WH067 RIICBS402D Apply the principles for the application of bituminous sprayed treatment 45 Unit of competency
WH068 RIICBS403D Apply the principles for the application of polymer modified binder 25 Unit of competency
WH070 RIICBS405D Apply the principles for the application of slurry surfacing 40 Unit of competency
WH107 RIICPL401D Apply the principles for the installation of underground service using open excavation 60 Unit of competency
WH191 RIICTT401D Apply the principles for the installation of underground services using trenchless technology 60 Unit of competency
WH072 RIICBS407D Apply the principles for the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt 40 Unit of competency
WH073 RIICBS408D Apply the principles for the manufacture of cold mix 40 Unit of competency
WH074 RIICBS409D Apply the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder 40 Unit of competency
WH076 RIICBS411D Apply the principles for the manufacture of slurry surfacing 40 Unit of competency
WH069 RIICBS404D Apply the principles for the selection and use of bituminous emulsion 20 Unit of competency
WH066 RIICBS401D Apply the principles of asphalt paving and compaction 40 Unit of competency
WH385 RIIMEX403D Apply the principles of canal construction 60 Unit of competency
WH156 RIICSG401D Apply the principles of civil concrete structures construction 60 Unit of competency
WH159 RIICSG404D Apply the principles of civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction 60 Unit of competency
WH157 RIICSG402D Apply the principles of civil steel structures construction 60 Unit of competency
WH158 RIICSG403D Apply the principles of civil timber structure construction 60 Unit of competency
WH247 RIIDML401D Apply the principles of demolitions 60 Unit of competency
WH444 RIIMPO402D Apply the principles of earthworks construction 60 Unit of competency
WH140 RIICRC401D Apply the principles of flexible pavement construction 50 Unit of competency
WH145 RIICRC406D Apply the principles of pavement maintenance 50 Unit of competency
WH071 RIICBS406D Apply the principles of pavement profiling using a profiler 30 Unit of competency
WH141 RIICRC402D Apply the principles of rigid pavement construction 30 Unit of competency
WH142 RIICRC403D Apply the principles of the stabilisation of materials 50 Unit of competency
WH180 RIICTC401D Apply the principles of tunnel construction 60 Unit of competency
C3821 LGACOM402A Arrange contracts 20 Unit of competency
C7666 PMLTEST403B Assist with geotechnical site investigations 80 Unit of competency
WH160 RIICSG405D Carry out inspections of civil structures 60 Unit of competency
WH144 RIICRC405D Carry out pavement condition measurement 50 Unit of competency
WH024 RIIBLA301D Conduct surface shotfiring operations 80 Unit of competency
C7839 LGAWORK401A Develop works maintenance schedule 20 Unit of competency
WH143 RIICRC404D Inspect and report on pavement condition 24 Unit of competency
WH649 RIIRIS403D Manage and coordinate spill response 50 Unit of competency
C7841 LGAWORK403A Manage civil plant and resources 70 Unit of competency
WA705 MSL973001A Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
WA719 MSL974003A Perform chemical tests and procedures 60 Unit of competency
WA726 MSL974010A Perform mechanical tests 80 Unit of competency
WA721 MSL974005A Perform physical tests 60 Unit of competency
C7840 LGAWORK402A Prepare for operational works 40 Unit of competency
C1969 LGACOM410A Prepare response to tenders 40 Unit of competency
C1968 LGACOM409A Prepare tender documentation 40 Unit of competency
WA710 MSL973006A Prepare trial batches for evaluation 40 Unit of competency
WA717 MSL974001A Prepare, standardise and use solutions 60 Unit of competency
WA671 MSL924001A Process and interpret data 60 Unit of competency
WA694 MSL953001A Receive and prepare samples for testing 40 Unit of competency
WH217 RIICWD525D Select pavement surfacing 36 Unit of competency
WH232 RIICWM402D Supervise civil works contractors 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WH292 RIIGOV401D Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems 80 Unit of competency
WH100 RIICOM301D Communicate Information 20 Unit of competency
WH089 RIICCR401D Develop and maintain positive community relations 20 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D0842 BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W691 RII40609 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AZA5 RII40615 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Operations Qualification
VET Info Notes
NOT EQUIVALENT TO RII40609
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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