RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations)
Specialise in Plant Operations
Get your Qualification in Plant Operations
Want to begin an exciting Traineeship?
Love working on large infrastructure projects?
Are you an experienced Civil worker looking for that formal recognition?
Start or build on your plant operations career now. The RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations covers the skills and knowledge required to become a trade qualified plant operator. Plus, if you’ve already been working in the industry for many years you could fast-track your way to a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.
In this plant operations course, you’ll learn skills in Infrastructure development, subdivisions, bridge works, railways, harbours, sewerage and drainage and pipeline or rectification works.
The RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations can be completed as a traineeship and is a nationally accredited qualification.
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- Book in and gain your nationally recognised qualification for greater career opportunities
- Diverse employment opportunities working within a civil construction plant environment
- Support from highly qualified trainers
- Flexible study options available – earn while you learn*
- On the job training
RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations)
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Course Structure What this course offers
This plant operations course covers the skills and knowledge needed to work in civil construction plant operations. It is aimed at anyone wanting to work in roles that support infrastructure projects or involves operating large earthmoving equipment and civil construction works.
To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in all 15 core and 5 elective units. Refer below for the core units of competency and a sample of suggested electives:
Core Units (15)
- RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise work
- RIICCM201E – Carry out measurements and calculations
- RIICCM202E – Identify, locate and protect underground services
- RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
- RIICCM205F – Carry out manual excavation
- RIICCM206E – Support plant operations
- RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
- RIICCM208E – Carry out basic levelling
- RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
- RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
- RIISAM201E – Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
- RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
- RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
- RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIWMG203E – Drain and dewater civil construction sites
Suggested Elective Units (5)
- RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
- RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations
- RIIMPO317F – Conduct roller operations
- RIIHAN308F – Load and unload plant
- RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control
When you’ve just won a tender, we get that it’s all hands on deck. That means getting in onsite, training your crew up and ensuring you are compliant with your tender obligations, without delaying the progress of your project. We know how important this is and that’s why we’re here to support what you need now and in the future.
- Customised training plans that suit your timeline requirements
- Our Trainers share your background, having worked in civil construction for years, they are current with industry.
- We are known for being responsive.
- Meet your contract training requirements.
- We work in partnership with the Australian Apprenticeships Network.
- Eligible employers can access subsidies for Apprenticeships. Ask our team if you’re eligible!
- Onsite training, we come to you.
- Plant operator
- Civil construction worker
- Earth moving plant operator
The course duration will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. As a guide:
- Apprenticeship: Between 12 – 36 months years depending on the type of apprenticeship and the apprentice’s ability
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 3-6 months- this term may be extended by Funding Criteria, amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required – eligibility criteria apply
- CSQ: Program completion date is 20 September 2022 (for the Skills and Gap Training program 2021/22 Contract).
- Fee for service: 3-12 months subject to the amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required
Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks. Which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it.
Theory will be assessed via Workbook. Practical Assessment will be conducted at your place of work or worksite with fit for purpose facilities and equipment which are to be made available to your FTA trainer & Assessor for training and assessment purposes.
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