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RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (General)

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Need to meet your tender or contract requirements?
Ready to step into the civil construction space?

The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) covers the technical and practical skills needed to work effectively in civil construction. You’ll learn a broad range of skills relevant to general civil construction occupations and large scale infrastructure projects.

In this civil construction course, you will develop capabilities in infrastructure and building site preparation, environmental and safety requirements, spreading and compacting materials and carrying out concrete work.

The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) can be completed as a traineeship and is a nationally accredited qualification

Why Bother?

  • Pave your way with a nationally recognised qualification for greater career opportunities
  • Achieve your goals with practical experience while you earn
  • Support from highly qualified trainers
  • Flexible study options available – earn while you learn*

Job Prospects

Civil Construction Plant Operator
Construction worker
Crew Team Leader

Study Mode

Flexible Delivery With Workbook

Next Intake

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Subjects

25

Course Info
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I achieved my qualification and have secured my future in the business, as my employer in time, will be handing over the business to me to operate.”

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Course Structure

What you’ll learn

This civil construction course is the accepted entry-level qualification required to work on Tier 1 and Tier 2 civil construction sites. It is aimed at anyone wanting to work in roles that support infrastructure projects or construction.

Ways to Study

Ways to study

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your experience adds up and you can use this to fast-track your qualification.  If you’ve got a tonne of industry experience this can be used to gain part or all of your qual.

Onsite Training

We like to think this is a bit of a game changer! Learn onsite, while you work. This means less time off the tools and more time focused on practical skills.

Workbook

Sometimes we like to do it old-school! If you’re better on the tools than on a computer – we’ve got your back! At FTA, we’re determined to ensure you learn how you learn best.

Subjects

To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in 8 core and 17 elective units. Here is an example of units that can be chosen to meet the packaging rules.

Core Units (8)

  • 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

Suggested Elective Units (17)

  • RIICRC208E Lay pipes
  • RIICRC301E Maintain drainage systems
  • RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services
  • RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant
  • RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
  • RIIWMG203E Drain and dewater civil construction sites
  • RIICCM205F Carry out manual excavation
  • RIICCM206E Support plant operations
  • RIICCM207E Spread and compact materials manually
  • RIICCM208E Carry out basic levelling
  • RIICCM210E Install trench support
  • RIICRC306E Conduct earthworks
  • RIIIMG301E Maintain site records
  • RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control
  • RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
  • RIIMPO323E Conduct civil construction dozer operations
  • RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations

Employer Benefits

When you’ve just won a tender, we get that it’s all hands on deck.  That means getting in onsite, training your crew up and ensuring you are compliant with your tender obligations, without delaying the progress of your project. We know how important this is and that’s why we’re here to support what you need now and in the future.

  • Customised training plans that suit your timeline requirements
  • Our Trainers share your background, having worked in civil construction for years, they are current with industry.
  • We are known for being responsive.
  • Meet your contract training requirements.
  • We work in partnership with the Australian Apprenticeships Network.
  • Eligible employers can access subsidies for Apprenticeships. Ask our team if you’re eligible!
  • Onsite training, we come to you.

Career Opportunities

  • Leading Hand (Civil Construction)
  • Civil Construction Plant Operator
  • Construction worker

Course Duration

The course duration will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. As a guide:

  • Apprenticeship: Between 12 – 36 months years depending on the type of apprenticeship and the apprentice’s ability
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 3-6 months- this term may be extended by Funding Criteria, amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required  – eligibility criteria apply
  • CSQ: Program completion date is 20 September 2022 (for the Skills and Gap Training program 2021/22 Contract).
  • Fee for Service: 3-12 months subject to the amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required

Assessment

Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks. Which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it.

Theory will be assessed via Workbook. Practical Assessment will be conducted at your place of work or worksite with fit for purpose facilities and equipment which are to be made available to your FTA trainer & Assessor for training and assessment purposes.

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Fee For Service

Fee For Service

Our flexible Fee For Service model accommodates individuals ready to start their qualification today while making ongoing, manageable payments.

CSQ

CSQ

CSQ is designed to give Building and Construction workers recognition for skills learnt on the job but for which they don’t currently hold a formal qualification.

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Learner Support

Our trainers have years of hands on experience in their given field of expertise, providing you with unparalleled access to first-hand industry knowledge throughout your course.

Limitless Learning

We believe that everyone should be able to learn in inspiring ways. That’s why we deliver training how you learn best plus, you get your own Learning Engagement Officer to support your progress through the course.

Recognised Qualifications

This civil construction course is nationally recognised, so you can work anywhere in Australia with confidence.

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