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.
Face to face
From $12,380
9-48 months
Apprenticeship
Typical full-time earnings (approximate range):
Entry Level Plant Operator: $80,000 – $95,000 per year
Experienced Multi-Skilled Operator: $100,000 – $130,000+ per year
Major Infrastructure / Mining Projects: $130,000 – $170,000+ per year (with site allowances and overtime)
Leading Hand / Supervisor: $140,000 – $190,000+ per year
Graduates of this qualification commonly move into roles such as:
Excavator Operator
Dozer Operator
Grader Operator
Loader Operator
Roller Operator
Civil Plant Operator
Plant Operations Supervisor / Leading Hand
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.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Total number of units = 20
15 core unitsplus
5 elective units, of which:
at least one (1) must be chosen from Group A
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B
no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group C
no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
OR
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A
a further three (3) may be chosen from Group A, B, or C
no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
There are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the RII 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 is a prerequisite to an imported unit listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that the prerequisite specified is complied with.
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
Group A –
RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations
Group B –
RIIMPO317F – Conduct roller operations
Group C –
RIIHAN308F – Load and unload plant
RIICCM210E – Install trench support
If you would like to discuss elective options in more detail, please speak with one of our training experts today.
Apprenticeship and traineeship details
Please refer to the Declaration Policy for the requirements relating to apprenticeships and traineeships.
Please refer to the Norfolk Island Policy for apprenticeships and traineeships on Norfolk Island.
Type:
Apprenticeship
Job summary:
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.
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
OTHER BUILDING AND ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Sub-industry:
BUILDING & ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE PRO NEC
Available Contract Modes:
The lodgment of a second training contract where one of the training contracts is full-time will be reviewed by the Department to determine if each of the parties to each training contract can meet their obligations. There must be a clear separation between the training and employment requirements for each training contract and must not be replicated through the one occupation only.
Minimum of 15 hours per week over each 4 week period throughout duration of apprenticeship/traineeship.
7.5 hours per week of paid employment. This may be averaged over a 3 month period.
Over the period of a year, the employer must provide at a minimum the equivalent of 375 hours (50 days).
Apprentices/trainees with a disability are entitled to work less than 15 hours per week when averaged over a 4 week cycle. They must be a holder of a disability pension and Pension concession card to be approved.
Apprentices identified as Elite/Professional Sportspersons are entitled to work less than 15 hours per week when averaged over a 4 week cycle. They must be the holder of an Elite Sportsperson Notification that has been endorsed by the authorised sporting body to be approved.
Other requirements for school-based:
School-based requirements
Students not enrolled in years 10, 11 or 12 may be eligible to enter a SAT provided there are exceptional circumstances warranting consideration and all other entry requirements are met, including being of an age where it is legal to undertake paid employment.
Before a student not in years 10, 11 or 12 commences a SAT, a business case supporting the arrangements must be provided to and approved by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
Delivery of training to school-based apprentices
Limits have been imposed on the amount of institutional training which may be delivered to school-based apprentices, based on the nominal term of a full time training contract. The limit for this apprenticeship in a school-based mode is a maximum of 40% of the competencies.
Apprenticeship Probation/Duration Details:
All apprenticeships have a nominal term – this is the timeframe that is on the Apprenticeship training contract. Some apprenticeships also have an Expected Duration. The Expected Duration is the amount of time that it’s reasonably expected someone could become competent and complete their Apprenticeship. Apprentice’s Training Plans are developed using the Expected Duration timeframe rather than the contract’s nominal term.
| Mode | Start Date | End Date | Probation Period (days) | Nominal Term (months) | Expected Duration (months) |
| Full-time | 07/06/2021 | 90 | 36 | 36 |
Minimum education standard:
Nil
Minimum entry age:
The Child Employment Act states that the minimum age for apprentices and trainees is 13 years of age, unless otherwise stated.
Entry Requirements:
Students not enrolled in years 10, 11 or 12 may be eligible to enter a SAT.
As a general rule, only Australian citizens and New Zealand citizens who have entered Australia on a valid passport have unrestricted rights to employment in Australia.
Visa holders may engage in apprenticeships or traineeships provided their work rights allows this, based on information and advice provided by the Australian Government.
Supervision requirements
Please refer to the Declaration policy, table 15 for the requirements on supervision.
Modified supervision arrangements available: NO
Employers are required to provide, or arrange to provide the facilities, range of work, supervision and training as detailed in the training plan.
Qualified person for apprenticeships
1. A person who has satisfactorily completed an apprenticeship in the apprentice’s calling in Australia, and is the holder of a completion certificate issued under an Act, or
2. A person who holds a certificate of recognition issued under an Australian Act, certifying the person has the necessary skills and knowledge in the calling, or
3. An Australian tradesperson in the apprentice’s calling, as defined under a specific industrial instrument, or
4. A New Zealand tradesperson in the apprentice’s calling whose occupation may be recognised under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 2003, or
5. A person who holds a relevant qualification in the apprenticeship calling, or
6. A person individually, or persons collectively, who has/have documented competence (i.e. a testamur/qualification and associated record of results or a statement of attainment as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, achieved through an RPL or training pathway) in all the competencies the employer is required to provide training for under the apprentice’s training plan.
And, where a worker is required to have a licence to practice the calling/occupation, the qualified person holds a current workers licence.
While there is no set ratio required for the number of supervisors to apprentices or trainees it is generally accepted for apprenticeships there is one supervisor to each apprentice, this may be relaxed as an apprentice gains skills and experience or where an apprentice commences with existing skills and experience.
Adequate supervision of apprentices and trainees cannot solely be provided from an offsite location by electronic means. Electronic means include, but are not limited to, telephones, radios and webcams.
The level of supervision will normally range between direct, general and broad as per the below guidelines:
– Direct – Close monitoring of work ensuring understanding and identifying potential risks and/or hazards
– General – Occasional monitoring to ensure progress is occurring
– Broad – Quality checking of completed tasks.
Licensing requirements – NIL
Status:
Current
Qld declaration date:
06/05/2021
Implementation date:
07/06/2021
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