This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators in civil construction
Face-to-face
From $9,700
1-24 months
$55,000 - $70,000
Civil Construction Worker
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators in civil construction, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
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, traffic management and general civil construction occupations.
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.
Specialisations
The qualification has core and elective units of competency that cover the skills for the following eight (4) specialist and one (1) general civil construction specialisations:
Specialisation 1 – Bituminous Surfacing
Specialisation 2 – Bridge Construction and Maintenance
Specialisation 3 – Pipe Laying
Specialisation 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance
Specialisation 5 – Civil Construction General
The core and elective unit requirements of one (1) specialisation must be met for this qualification to be awarded.
All elective units selected for this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
The elective bank contains both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. 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 prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.
RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E – Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
To be awarded the Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 25
8 core units plus
17 elective units, of which:
at least four (4) must be chosen from one of Groups YA-YK
at least ten (10) must be chosen from Group Z
up to three (3) may be chosen from the electives listed below, elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course
at least five (5) of the seventeen (17) elective units chosen must have a numerical code beginning with 3.
RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E – Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Group YA –
RIICBS202E – Hand spread asphalt
RIICBS304E – Compact asphalt with rollers
RIICBS203E – Safely handle bituminous materials
RIICBS310E – Conduct patching operations
Group YE –
RIICRC301E – Maintain drainage systems
Group Z –
RIICCM202E – Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM205F – Carry out manual excavation
RIICCM206E – Support plant operations
RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208E – Carry out basic levelling
RIICCM209E – Carry out concrete work
RIICCM210E – Install trench support
RIICCM211E – Construct and dismantle fences and gates
RIICRC201E – Repair potholes
RIIIMG301E – Maintain site records
RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
RIIHAN308F – Load and unload plant
The units listed above reflect current industry standards and IPS Institute best practice. This carefully selected unit combination is designed to deliver consistent, relevant training and a uniform qualification outcome that meets employer and regulatory expectations. Explore the units below to understand how this structure supports high-quality, job-ready results. If you would like to discuss elective options in more detail, please speak with one of our training experts today.
To be awarded the Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 25
8 core units plus
17 elective units, of which:
at least four (4) must be chosen from the electives in Group A and/or Group B
up to nine (9) may be chosen from the electives in Group C
up to four (4) may be chosen from the electives listed below, elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E – Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Group A –
RIICBS305E – Conduct asphalt paver operation
RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
RIICBS202E – Hand spread asphalt
RIICBS301E – Conduct profile planer operations
RIICBS313 – Conduct tack coat spraying operations
Group B –
RIICBS402E – Supervise the application of bituminous sprayed treatments
Group C –
RIICBS203E – Safely handle bituminous materials
RIICBS310E – Conduct patching operations
RIICBS316 – Conduct pavement sweeping operations
RIICCM205F – Carry out manual excavation
RIIIMG301E – Maintain site records
RIIRIS202E – Respond to site based spills
RIISAM201E – Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
TLIE2007 – Use communications systems
RIICOM301E – Communicate information
RIIQUA201E – Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIGOV201E – Comply with site work processes/procedures
The units listed above reflect current industry standards and IPS Institute best practice. This carefully selected unit combination is designed to deliver consistent, relevant training and a uniform qualification outcome that meets employer and regulatory expectations. Explore the units below to understand how this structure supports high-quality, job-ready results. If you would like to discuss elective options in more detail, please speak with one of our training experts today.
To be awarded the Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 26
8 core units plus
18 elective units, of which:
eight (8) must be chosen from Group D
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group E
at least three (3) must be chosen from Group F
up to four (4) may be chosen from the electives listed below, elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E – Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Group D –
RIICCM208E – Carry out basic levelling
RIICCM205F – Carry out manual excavation
RIIWMG203E – Drain and dewater civil construction sites
RIISAM201E – Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIICCM202E – Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM206E – Support plant operations
RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights
Group E –
RIICBM306E – Undertake concreting work on concrete bridges
RIICBM301E – Maintain concrete bridges
RIICBM307E – Construct formwork and false work on concrete bridges
RIICBM302E* – Install pre-cast girders
RIICBM304E – Operate bridge inspection units
Group F –
CPCCWHS2001 – Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control
RIICRC201E – Repair potholes
RIIIMG301E – Maintain site records
RIIRIS202E – Respond to site based spills
The units listed above reflect current industry standards and IPS Institute best practice. This carefully selected unit combination is designed to deliver consistent, relevant training and a uniform qualification outcome that meets employer and regulatory expectations. Explore the units below to understand how this structure supports high-quality, job-ready results. If you would like to discuss elective options in more detail, please speak with one of our training experts today.
To be awarded the Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 26
8 core units plus
18 elective units, of which:
ten (10) must be chosen from Group G
at least one (1) must be chosen from Group H
at least three (3) must be chosen from Group I
up to three (3) may be chosen from the electives below, elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E – Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Group G –
RIICCM202E – Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM205F – Carry out manual excavation
RIICCM206E – Support plant operations
RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208E – Carry out basic levelling
RIICCM210E – Install trench support
RIICRC208E – Lay pipes
RIISAM201E – Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
RIIWMG203E – Drain and dewater civil construction sites
Group H –
RIICPL301E – Install water mains pipelines
RIICPL302E – Install stormwater systems
RIICPL303E – Install sewer pipelines
Group I –
RIIIMG301E – Maintain site records
RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control
RIICRC301E – Maintain drainage systems
RIICPL304E – Install pre-cast gully pits
RIICPL305E – Install pre-cast access chambers
The units listed above reflect current industry standards and IPS Institute best practice. This carefully selected unit combination is designed to deliver consistent, relevant training and a uniform qualification outcome that meets employer and regulatory expectations. Explore the units below to understand how this structure supports high-quality, job-ready results. If you would like to discuss elective options in more detail, please speak with one of our training experts today.
To be awarded the Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) the following packaging rules apply:
Total number of units = 26
8 core units plus
18 elective units, of which:
nine (9) must be chosen from Group J
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group K
at least two (2) must be chosen from Group L
up to four (4) may be chosen from the electives below, elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course
at least five (5) of the eighteen (18) elective units chosen must be road construction and maintenance (RIICRC) units.
RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E – Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Group J –
RIICCM202E – Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM205F – Carry out manual excavation
RIICCM206E – Support plant operations
RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208E – Carry out basic levelling
RIICRC201E – Repair potholes
RIISAM201E – Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
RIIWMG203E – Drain and dewater civil construction sites
Group K –
RIICRC304E – Maintain sealed roads
RIICRC301E – Maintain drainage systems
RIICRC306E – Conduct earthworks
RIICRC307E – Conduct road pavement construction
RIICRC305E – Conduct road construction paver screeding operations
Group L –
RIIIMG301E – Maintain site records
RIICBS203E – Safely handle bituminous materials
RIICCM210E – Install trench support
RIICCM209E – Carry out concrete work
The units listed above reflect current industry standards and IPS Institute best practice. This carefully selected unit combination is designed to deliver consistent, relevant training and a uniform qualification outcome that meets employer and regulatory expectations. Explore the units below to understand how this structure supports high-quality, job-ready results. 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:
Traineeship
Job summary:
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators in civil construction, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
OTHER MOBILE PLANT OPERATORS
Sub-industry:
MOBILE PLANT OPERATORS N.E.C.
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) of paid employment.
For a school-based trainee to be eligible to complete in this traineeship they must have met the minimum paid employment requirement as outlined below:
– 36 month full time nominal completion duration – 150 days minimum (1125 hours)
Note: Each school-based traineeship has minimum paid employment requirements that are unique to the traineeship. Please refer to each traineeship in QTIS for further information.
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 Sportpersons 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. An Elite Sportsperson registered into this traineeship will be required to work a minimum of 375 hours (50 days) over each 12 month period.
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 trainees
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. This restriction does not apply to school-based traineeships.
Traineeship Probation/Duration Details:
All apprenticeships have a nominal term – this is the timeframe that is on the Traineeship training contract.
| Mode | Start Date | End Date | Probation Period (days) | Nominal Term (months) |
| Full-time | 07/06/2021 | 90 | 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 traineeships
1. A person who has satisfactorily completed a traineeship in the trainee’s calling, 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 Act, certifying the person has the necessary skills and knowledge in the calling, or
3. A tradesperson in the trainee’s calling, as defined under a specific industrial instrument, or
4. A person who holds a relevant qualification in the traineeship calling, or
5. A person individually, or persons collectively, who has/have documented competence (achieved through an RPL or training pathway) or demonstrated competence in all the competencies the employer is required to provide training for under the trainee’s training plan (note – cannot be a person or persons currently undertaking the same traineeship), or
6. A person undertaking a traineeship, at a higher level than the trainee’s, whose traineeship incorporates supervisory or coordinating skills and who has documented competence (achieved through an RPL or training pathway) in at least one of the competencies the employer is required to provide to the trainee under the training plan and who is supervised by a person who qualifies under (1), and/or (4) and/or (5).
And, where a worker is required to have a licence to practice the calling/occupation, the qualified person holds a current workers licence.
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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