Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Civil Construction
Certificate III in Civil Construction
RII30913
J667
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 07/12/2014 | 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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.
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
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
The core units and requirements of one (1) stream must be met for award of this qualification.
Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.
There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.
There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification.
PLEASE REFER TO THE TRAINING PACKAGE FOR THE FULL DETAILS FOR EACH STREAM
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed for all streams.
PLEASE REFER TO THE TRAINING PACKAGE FOR THE FULL DETAILS FOR EACH STREAM AND AVAILABLE ELECTIVE GROUPS.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH077 | RIICCM201D | Carry out measurements and calculations | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WH099 | RIICOM201D | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WH655 | RIISAM204D | Operate small plant and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WH001 | RIIBEF201D | Plan and organise work | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WH079 | RIICCM203D | Read and interpret plans and job specifications | 32 | Unit of competency |
| WH654 | RIISAM203D | Use hand and power tools | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WH750 | RIIWHS201D | Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
PLEASE REFER TO THE TRAINING PACKAGE FOR THE FULL DETAILS FOR EACH STREAM AND AVAILABLE ELECTIVE GROUPS.
An example:
Stream 1 - Bituminous Surfacing
- seven (7) units must be chosen from Group A
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH047 | RIICBS202D | Hand spread asphalt | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WH652 | RIISAM201D | Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WH756 | RIIWHS302D | Implement traffic management plan | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WH320 | RIIIMG301D | Maintain site records | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WH048 | RIICBS203D | Safely handle bituminous materials | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WH083 | RIICCM207D | Spread and compact materials manually | 12 | Unit of competency |
| WH052 | RIICBS207D | Take samples of materials used in road surfacing | 8 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
PLEASE REFER TO THE TRAINING PACKAGE FOR THE FULL DETAILS FOR EACH STREAM AND AVAILABLE ELECTIVE GROUPS.
An example:
Stream 1 - Bituminous Surfacing
- at least six (6) must be chosen from group B including:
- at least three (3) must be chosen from Certificate III level bituminous surfacing units (RIICBS),
OR
- at least two (2) must be chosen from Certificate III level bituminous surfacing units and one (1) at Certificate IV level bituminous surfacing unit
- up to five (5) may be chosen from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package or accredited course
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D796 | RII30912 | Certificate III in Civil Construction | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZB0 | RII30915 | Certificate III in Civil Construction | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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