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 $9,700
1-12 months
$60,000 - $70,000
IPS Payment Plans (Monthly Plans, Upfront Costs, Quarterly Fees)
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ)
User Choice Program
Civil Construction Worker
Plant Operato
IPS institute RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations will develop your skills across a range of tools and equipment, and provide valuable knowledge to help you progress.
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, in areas such as plant operations and equipment, hand and power tools, basic levelling and excavation. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team. After successfully completing this course you will have a solid foundation of the skills and knowledge need to work in the civil construction industry.
Total number of units = 20
(Units are selected to best suit specializations and accommodate deliverables. If tailored units are required please visit training.gov.au
15 core units, plus
5 elective units
Individuals undertaking this qualification as a self-paced learning may take 1-12 months.
Individuals undertaking this qualification as a traineeship may take 6-60 months
RPL available (partial and full)
Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) level 3
White card
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
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations
RIICCM210E Install trench support
RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant
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.
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