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.

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.

For full Qualification details visit: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/RII30920

Blended Delivery

NNZMC Pty Ltd T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974 offers this qualification through a blended delivery pathway.

This includes the use of our enhanced online learning platform, face to face training and assessment at our site and in- workplace. This delivery method is ideal for new entrants to the construction industry.

The expected completion timeline for this Qualification is 36 months.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

NNZMC Pty Ltd T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974 offers this qualification through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.

The RPL process recognises your existing experience gained through life or work for which you may not have obtained a formal qualification. We will work with you to identify your existing skills and assess if you can then achieve a full or partial qualification. This also helps to avoid unnecessary duplication of training, saving you time and money.

Under an RPL pathway you will be required to gather and submit valid, current (preferably under 12 months old, however assessment of currency remains the discretion of the Assessor), authentic and sufficient evidence to demonstrate your existing construction knowledge and skills to meet the qualification requirements.

RPL Entry Requirements 

Participants should already be employed as a earthmoving plant operator or civil construction operator/labourer, with a minimum of 12 months experience in the role or have prior civil construction experience and have access to a construction site/sufficient evidence where competencies can be demonstrated and/or verified.

The expected completion timeline for this Qualification through RPL is 12 months.

The total course fees for this Qualification is $16800.00 GST Free, This is comprised of an enrolment fee of $1500.00 GST Free and a completion fee of $15300.00 GST Free.

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible career opportunities related to this qualification include:

• Earthmoving plant operator
• Civil construction operator
• Civil constuction labourer/worker

An individual undertaking this course on behalf of NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• Participants must be 18 years and over
• ID is required
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number (or exemption). This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
• Online study/evidence submission: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online studies/evidence submission.
• Participants must be employed in a role allowing relevant practical work to be completed via a workplace supported pathway.
• Participants must have the physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical skills demonstration (if required)
• Participants must wear enclosed shoes/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing (if required)
• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements - students must be able to read and correctly interpret required documentation relevant to drilling operations, speak clearly and unambiguously in English, explain, describe and verify sometimes complex needs and issues and understand the risk assessment requirements. Writing is required to the level of completing workplace forms and producing any required reports. Numeracy is required to the level of being able to correctly calculate hole depth, mud weights and down hole equipment length.

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 (8) 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 – Road Marking

Specialisation 6 – Tunnel Construction

Specialisation 7 – Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance

Specialisation 8 – Traffic Management

Specialisation 9 – Civil Construction General

The core and elective unit requirements of one (1) specialisation must be met for this qualification to be awarded.

For full packaging rules, refer to: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/RII30920/qualdetails
 

CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

• 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

ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY

To be decided upon on enrolment, with a formal training plan issued.

After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:

• RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
• RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction
• Other relevant qualifications

Individuals undertaking this Qualification with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions may be expected to complete a submission of evidence/student portfolio, verbal, written and practical assessment tasks.

For full assessment, requirements go to: https://training.gov.au/

HMC Group Solutions & NNZMC Pty Ltd T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974 provides ongoing support to students throughout the duration of their studies via email, phone and face-to-face.

NNZMC Pty Ltd T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974 recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations and under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO # 45974.

Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://www.industryskillssolutions.com.au/training for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.