Certificate III In Civil Construction Plant Operations – RII30820

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Course Outline

This course provides qualifications which reflect the roles of skilled operators within civil construction plant, applying a broad range of skills in varied work contexts. These operators may provide theoretical advice and support a team, using some discretion and judgement based on relevant theoretical knowledge.

Licencing or certification requirements vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Please check requirements prior to applying the qualification to a worksite.

The course will be provided as a blended delivery with the theory component being conducted in person or online and practical components are completed on your worksite. Practical assessments and logbooks are required for verification of competency for subjects in this course.

Course Content

This course will cover:

  • Plan and organise work
  • Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • Communicate in the workplace
  • Carry out measurements and calculations
  • Identify, locate, and protect underground services
  • Read and interpret plans and specifications
  • Support plant operations
  • Carry out basic levelling
  • Carry out manual excavation
  • Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials
  • Use hand and power tools
  • Operation of small plant and equipment
  • How to drain and dewater civil construction sites
  • Use of various civil construction machinery

You will complete 20 units in total – 15 core and 5 elective units

Pre-Requisite Requirements

  • You must be over 18 years of age to complete this course
  • You must be able to provide evidence of identification as per high-risk work activity requirements
  • Basic written and verbal English
  • USI ID (Australia)

Assessment

  • Trainees will be assessed by short answer questions and case study/scenario problems.
  • A significant portion of the training will be conducted as practical training and log book for hours.

Core Units

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to work safely on construction sites where the worker has the potential to fall from one level to another.

This unit of competency does not cover the erection of scaffold or work platforms, but it does include identifying and reporting common faults with scaffold or work platform systems.

Work at heights is undertaken in a range of construction work, including new construction, renovation, refurbishment and maintenance.

This unit also applies to workers in other industries who need to control the two separate risks associated with people and objects falling from heights.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify hazards common to demolition work, and undiscovered hazards that may arise during the course of work on demolition sites. It includes assessing risks and applying risk management strategies according to compliance and workplace requirements.

It supports the induction procedure for specialist demolition workers before beginning work on site.

This unit does not replace requirements for completion of construction work health and safety (WHS) units.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model code of practice for construction work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select and use hand tools and equipment safely and effectively to complete different demolition tasks.

It includes removing fixtures and fittings, ceilings, walls, floors and floor support systems; pulling apart equipment; knocking down structures; and loading out rubbish; using hand tools and equipment for on-site demolition tasks on public, residential, commercial and industrial structures of all types, including chemical processing plants.

These tasks may be completed at ground level, at heights, over water, under water or underground and in confined spaces, on new construction sites or on existing structures being removed, renovated or extended.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select and use small plant and equipment safely and effectively to complete individual demolition tasks, such as breaking concrete, stripping out interior of buildings, pulling down walls and separating waste for recycling.

The unit applies to workers performing on-site specialist demolition work using powered small plant and equipment on public, residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to cut materials using cutting processes that create a heat source that could cause an ignition. The unit covers the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment for hazardous demolition hot work. It includes the safe on-site operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used for hazardous demolition hot work. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. Hot work permits and licenses for the operation of specialised hot-work equipment are required in different states and territories. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select and use hand tools, small plant and equipment safely and effectively to demolish small buildings and structures. Manual demolition processes include dismantling or demolishing and removing materials and component parts of a building or structure using only hand tools, small plant and equipment.

The unit applies to workers performing on-site specialist demolition work using powered small plant and equipment on public, residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to cut materials using cutting processes that create a heat source that could cause an ignition. The unit covers the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment for hazardous demolition hot work.

It includes the safe on-site operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used for hazardous demolition hot work.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Hot work permits and licenses for the operation of specialised hot-work equipment are required in different states and territories.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret demolition site plans and drawings relevant to demolition operations.

It includes identifying and interpreting types of demolition site plans and their functions, recognising commonly used symbols and abbreviations, identifying key features and specifications on a demolition site plan and drawings and comprehending job specifications.

It applies to workers in the demolition industry. It involves working under supervision in a team environment.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to demolition work in different states and territories. Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to undertake basic measurements and calculations to determine task and material requirements in a construction work environment.

A person working at this level would be expected to complete tasks assigned to them, under supervision.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others. The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity. It applies to workers in the construction industry. This unit also relates directly to the general construction induction training requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and relevant occupational health and safety regulations for Victoria and for Western Australia. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry covers these induction training requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with relevant work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, within the transport and logistics industry.

It includes identifying requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances, confirming site incident procedures and selecting handling techniques.

Work is performed under general supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with relevant work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, within the transport and logistics industry.

It includes identifying requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances, confirming site incident procedures and selecting handling techniques.

Work is performed under general supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with relevant work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, within the transport and logistics industry.

It includes identifying requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances, confirming site incident procedures and selecting handling techniques.

Work is performed under general supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with relevant work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, within the transport and logistics industry.

It includes identifying requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances, confirming site incident procedures and selecting handling techniques.

Work is performed under general supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

  • An additional 5 elective units will be discussed with you and your employer. There are over 50 units which are available to choose from.

 

  • Training is adaptable and varied depending on electives chosen

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