This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in civil 
construction. The qualification applies to specialist occupations in bituminous surfacing, bridge construction and maintenance, pipe laying, road construction and maintenance. This qualification is suitable for an Australian Traineeship.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this course. It is recommended that participants:
- Be at least 15 years of age; and
- Be employed within the civil construction industry
DELIVERY
This qualification can be delivered in the following ways:
- Face-to-Face Delivery
- Where this course is undertaken as traineeship, face-to-face off-the-job training will likely occur through day release, which will supplement the on-the-job training provided by the employer. Traineeships are generally completed within three (3) years for full-time trainees and over six (6) years for school-based trainees.
- Classroom training is also available for non-trainees. The qualification is offered over 1-2 years, with variance for practical training availability.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Gap Training
- Students’ existing skills and knowledge are considered against course requirements. Examples of evidence collected include:
- Direct evidence – such as samples of work, photos, video, references
- Indirect evidence – such as awards, resumes, workplace memos/letters
- Historical evidence – such as past employer references, logbooks
- Evidence is evaluated and gaps in students’ knowledge and skills are determined so that training and assessment can be rganised. Where entire units are to be assessed in full, students are given access to an external online learning program to complete.
- Where RPL is requested, students are supplied with an RPL application upon enrolment
- Students’ existing skills and knowledge are considered against course requirements. Examples of evidence collected include:
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Total number of units = Twenty-five (25)
- Seven (7) core units
- Eighteen (18) elective units
The elective unit requirements of one (1) of the streams listed below must be met for this qualification to be awarded.
Core Units
- RIIBEF201D Plan and organise work
- RIICCM201D Carry out measurements and calculations
- RIICCM203D Read and interpret plans and job specifications
- RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
- RIISAM203D Use hand and power tools
- RIISAM204D Operate small plant and equipment
- RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Stream 2 – Bridge Construction and Maintenance
- 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 five (5) may be chosen from the elective units listed below, elsewhere within the RII training package or from another endorsed Training Package or accredited course
Stream 3 – Pipe Laying
- 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 four (4) may be chosen from the elective units listed below, elsewhere within the RII training package or from another endorsed Training Package or accredited course
Stream 4 – Road Construction and Maintenance
- 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 five (5) may be chosen from the elective units listed below, elsewhere within the RII training package or from another endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- Of the elective units at least five (5) must be road construction and maintenance (coded ‘RIICRC’) units
Elective Units
Group D
- RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services
- RIICCM205E Carry out manual excavation
- RIICCM206D Support plant operations
- RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually
- RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling
- RIISAM201D Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
- RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plan
- RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site
Group E
- RIICBM302D Install pre-cast girders
- RIICBM305D Install pre-cast concrete bridge decks
- RIICBM306D Undertake concreting work on concrete bridges
- RIICBM307D Construct formwork and false work on concrete bridges
Group F
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- RIICCM209D Carry out concrete work
- RIICCM210D Install trench support
- RIICCM211D Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates
- RIICRC201D Repair potholes
- RIICRC208D Lay pipes
- RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform
- RIIIMG301D Maintain site records
- RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control
- RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills
- RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights
- TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
Group G
- RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services
- RIICCM205E Carry out manual excavation
- RIICCM206D Support plant operations
- RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually
- RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling
- RIICCM210D Install trench support
- RIICRC208D Lay pipes
- RIISAM201D Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
- RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plan
- RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site
Group H
- RIICPL301D Install water mains pipelines
- RIICPL302D Install storm water systems
- RIICPL303D Install sewer pipelines
Group I
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- RIICCM209D Carry out concrete work
- RIICCM211D Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates
- RIICPL304D Install pre-cast gully pits
- RIICRC201D Repair potholes
- RIICRC203D Install sub-soil drainage
- RIICRC209D Lay reinforced concrete box culverts
- RIICRC301D Maintain drainage systems
- RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform
- RIIIMG301D Maintain site records
- RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control
- RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills
- RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights
- TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
Group J
- RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services
- RIICCM205E Carry out manual excavation
- RIICCM206D Support plant operations
- RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually
- RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling
- RIICRC201D Repair potholes
- RIISAM201D Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
- RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plan
- RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site
Group K
- RIICRC301D Maintain drainage systems
- RIICRC302D Place and form concrete kerb, channel and fixtures
- RIICRC304D Maintain sealed roads
- RIICRC306D Conduct earthworks
- RIICRC307D Conduct road pavement construction
Group L
- CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- RIICBS202E Hand spread asphalt
- RIICBS301E Conduct profile planer operations
- RIICCM209D Carry out concrete work
- RIICCM210D Install trench support
- RIICCM211D Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates
- RIICPL302D Install storm water systems
- RIICPL304D Install pre-cast gully pits
- RIICRC202D Install signs
- RIICRC203D Install sub-soil drainage
- RIICRC204D Install and maintain roadside fixtures
- RIICRC208D Lay pipes
- RIICRC209D Lay reinforced concrete box culverts
- RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform
- RIIHAN307E Operate a vehicle loading crane
- RIIIMG301D Maintain site records
- RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control
- RIIRIS202D Respond to site based spills
- RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights
- TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Participants will be required to successfully complete a series of assessment tasks which may include a written exam, practical demonstration / observation, case studies, assignments and group activities.
COURSE FEE
CSQ Funding Fee Table
Qualification code and title CSQ contribution AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction $4,875.00 CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry $4,875.00 CPC30318 Certificate III in Concreting $4,875.00 CPC30711 Certificate III in Rigging $4,875.00 CPC31111 Certificate III in Steelfixing $4,875.00 CPC30911 Certificate III in Scaffolding $4,875.00 RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations $4,875.00 RII30919 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) $4,875.00 RII30919 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) $4,875.00 User Choice Funding Fee Table
Qualifications Student co-contribution fee (Non-Concessional) Student co-contribution fee (Concessional) RII20715 - Certificate II in Civil Construction $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour CPC30511 - Certificate III in Dogging $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour CPC30711 - Certificate III in Rigging $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour CPC30911 - Certificate III in Scaffolding $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour CPC31111 - Certificate III in Steelfixing $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour RII30815 - Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour RII30919 - Certificate III in Civil Construction (Streams 3,4) $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour AHC31016 - Certificate III in Parks and Gardens $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour AHC30916 - Certificate III in Landscape Construction $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour AHC20919 - Certificate II in Sports Turf Management $1.60 per nominal hour $0.64 per nominal hour Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding Fee Table
Qualification Number of Units Student Co-contribution Fee
(Non-Concessional)
Student Co-contribution Fee
(Concessional)AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens 16 $64.00
($4.00 per unit)
$32.00
($2.0 per unit)
CPC30711 Certificate III in Rigging 15 $525.00
($35.00 per unit)
$262.50
($17.50 per unit)
CPC30911 Certificate III in Scaffolding 13 $39.00
($3.00 per unit)
$19.50
($1.50 per unit)
CPC31111 Certificate III in Steelfixing 17 $51.00
($3.00 per unit)
$25.50
($1.50 per unit)
Applicants may be eligible for CSQ Funding, with reduced pricing listed in the table below. |
Applicants may be eligible for User Choice Funding (Apprenticeship and traineeship Funding), with reduced pricing listed in the table below. |
Applicants may be eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding, with reduced pricing listed in the table below. |
CSTC offers competitive pricing for those who don’t meet the funding criteria, as listed in the table below:
| Service | Fee for Service Price |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | $4,500.00 |
| Full course (Classroom based) | $9,490.00 |
COURSE CALENDARPlease contact the CSTC office on 07 3373 8888. |
HOW TO ENROLInterested applicants should download a copy of the Student Enrolment Form, complete and submit it along with payment. Course prices listed on the website are subject to change without notice. |
FURTHER INFORMATIONDownload the Student Handbook and access information on: - Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer - Fees and Charges - Payment terms and conditions (including refunds) - Complaints and appeals process - Student Support |
