This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator performing foundation work in the civil construction industry who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context.
TBA
TBA
24 months
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator performing foundation work in the civil construction industry who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide some theoretical advice and work collaboratively to support a team.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licensing, legislative, regulatory 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 = 26
15 core units plus
11 elective units, of which:
at least five (5) must be chosen from Group A, of which at least (2) must be foundation work (RIICFW) units
no more than five (5) may be chosen from Group B
no more than one (1) unit may come 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 no 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
RIICCM202E – Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICCM205F – Carry out manual excavation
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
RIIWMG301E – Control construction site water tables
Group A –
RIIIMG301E – Maintain site records
RIICCM211E – Construct and dismantle fences and gates
RIICRC306E – Conduct earthworks
RIICFW301E – Construct underpinning
RIICFW303E – Install primary ground supports
Group B –
BSBTWK301 – Use inclusive work practices
RIIQUA201E – Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control
RIICCM210E – Install trench support
RIIRIS202E – Respond to site based spills
Import from an accredited course –
RIICOM301E Communicate information
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 a skilled operator performing foundation work in the civil construction industry who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide some theoretical advice and work collaboratively to support a team.
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations:
MOBILE CONSTRUCTION PLANT OPERATORS
Sub-industry:
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION PLANT OPERATOR
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:
– 24 month full time nominal completion duration – 100 days minimum (750 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 | 60 | 24 |
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
