RII30820 – Cert III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
- Operate a small plant and equipment including excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, and rollers
- Handle resources and infrastructure materials
- Safely dispose of non-toxic materials
- Identify, locate, and protect underground services
- Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
- Experience reviewing real construction plans, specifications and drawings
- Industry networks with peers, colleagues and plant operations professionals
- A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities
- Accreditation to work as a trade qualified plant operator
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Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 units of competency, including 15 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Core Units
- Support plant operations – RIICCM206E
- Carry out basic levelling – RIICCM208E
- Carry out measurements and calculations – RIICCM201E
- Plan and organise work – RIIBEF201E
- Spread and compact materials manually – RIICCM207E
- Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials – RIISAM201E
- Carry out manual excavation – RIICCM205F
- Drain and dewater civil construction sites – RIIWMG203E
- Read and interpret plans and job specifications – RIICCM203E
- Identify, locate and protect underground services – RIICCM202E
- Use hand and power tools – RIISAM203E
- Apply risk management processes – RIIRIS301E
- Operate small plant and equipment – RIISAM204E
- Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures – RIIWHS201E
- Communicate in the workplace – RIICOM201E
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol;
- That you hold a valid general construction induction card (commonly known as a white card)
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
- An interest in working outdoors and be involved with big machinery
- Relevant employment or access to appropriate workplace environments to prove your skills
- Intermediate level fitness to manage the physical demands of the role
- Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask and respond well to rapid change
- Experience in handling tools and equipment
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
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