Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:00 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Civil Construction

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Qualification
National Code:
RII30909
State Code:
W673
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0309 - Civil Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
22/06/2011
Approved Date
22/12/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
718
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2011
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/06/2011 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 individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Successful completion of twenty five (25) Units of Competency made up of:
- seven (7) mandatory units, and
- eighteen (18) elective units of which:
- at least fourteen (14) must come from the specified electives or high risk work electives listed in the qualification outline
- including at least ten (10) at Certificate III level
- up to four (4) units may come from Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other Training Package

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

There are both licenced and non-licenced units of competency relating to high risk work in the RII09 Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be demonstrated to meet the state/territory licensing requirements. State/territory licensing requirements need to be confirmed by the Registered Training Organisation delivering and/or assessing the competency.

1. Mandatory Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

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
WB726 RIISAM204A Operate small plant and equipment 30 Unit of competency
D9328 RIIBEF201B Plan and organise work 16 Unit of competency
WB068 RIICCM203A Read and interpret plans and specifications 32 Unit of competency
WB452 RIISAM203A Use hand and power tools 60 Unit of competency
WB350 RIIOHS201A Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Seventeen (17) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB071 RIICCM208A Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
WB072 RIICCM209A Carry out concrete work 36 Unit of competency
WB069 RIICCM205A Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
WB654 RIICBS312A Conduct bitumen tanker operations 52 Unit of competency
D9322 RIIRIS201B Conduct local risk control 20 Unit of competency
WB561 RIICBS303A Conduct materials transfer vehicle operations 48 Unit of competency
D0717 BSBFLM312B Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
WB554 RIIWMG301A Control construction site water table 20 Unit of competency
WB552 RIIWMG203A Drain and dewater civil construction site 12 Unit of competency
WB354 RIIOHS302A Implement traffic management plan 16 Unit of competency
WB533 RIICPL301A Install water mains pipelines 36 Unit of competency
WB722 RIICRC301A Maintain drainage systems 12 Unit of competency
WB267 RIIIMG301A Maintain site records 8 Unit of competency
WB156 RIICBM304A Operate a bridge inspection unit 68 Unit of competency
WB604 RIIHAN208A Perform dogging 40 Unit of competency
WB569 RIICCM207A Spread and compact materials manually 12 Unit of competency
WB070 RIICCM206A Support plant operations 8 Unit of competency
3. High Risk Work Electives

One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W333 BCC30107 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D796 RII30912 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR05920) CIVIL CONSTRUCTION (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

No new enrolments - teach out only