RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an operational role in civil construction, who undertake a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge, in a defined context working under supervision. This qualification provides a solid entry point for anyone seeking to start a career in civil construction or pursue more advanced training and certifications

Delivery Mode:

This traineeship-based program is structured over a period of 15 months, with training and assessment taking place for approximately half a day per month at the student’s workplace. Delivery and assessment follow a one-on-one consultation approach within a student-focused delivery model, grounded in both theoretical and experiential learning. This learning occurs through the use of a simulated workplace and, where possible, real civil construction projects. The program enables students to gain experience in a range of applications, including mobile plant operation, tools and equipment handling and maintenance, dewatering, site planning, communication, safety, and risk management.

Qualification:

Upon successful completion, student will receive:

• RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction testamur,

Statement of Attainment: A statement of attainment will be supplied for partial completion of the course.

Certi­ficate will be issued under ABV RTO (52592).

Enrolment Information:

Students are required to read the Student Handbook and agree to the Terms and Conditions prior to enrolment. All students must satisfactorily complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment at a minimum of ACSF Level 1 and participate in a course suitability discussion during the pre-enrolment process. Once the enrolment is reviewed, students will receive conformation of their enrolment. A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is mandatory for all students.

Units of Competency:

Packaging rules for this qualification require the completion of 16 units of which 10 are core units and 6 are elective units.

Core Units:

CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

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

RIICCM206E Support plant operations

RIICCM207E Spread and compact materials manually

RIICCM208E Carry out basic levelling

RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace

RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

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

Elective Units:

RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations

RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations

RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations

What You Need to Provide:

For practical training and assessment, students will be required to wear enclosed shoes and clothing suitable for the weather, hard hat, long sleeves, gloves, a high-visibility vest or shirt, long pants and safety boots (with safety toe cap and non-slip soles).

Entry Requirements:

• Trainees/Students must be 18 years old or have approval from a guardian if they are under 18 years old.
• Trainees/Students must be citizen/permanent resident or Visa holder and have legal rights to work and study in Australia.
• Trainee/Student on temporary resident Visas may be able to participate in traineeship providing there are meeting the specific requirements listed by Department of Home Affairs.
• Trainee/Student must work in civil construction and hold CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) quali­fication before undertaking the course.
• Trainee/Student must be reasonably fi­t and be able to undertake manual handling tasks, work outdoors, carry items, mount and dismount earthmoving machines and use and manoeuvre hand tools, power tools and equipment.

WA Funding Eligibility Criteria:

• To be eligible for a new worker traineeship funded program, trainees/students must be employed full-time or part-time working for a minimum 20 hrs per week in WA.
• New-worker – person employed for no more than 3 months full-time or 12 months part-time.

Assessment Methods:

The evidence gathering process will reflect specific requirements for units within the training package. Each candidate’s attainment of the units of competency within this qualification is achieved by their successful completion of a range of assessment activities.

For each unit of Competency, these activities may include:

• written tests including questioning and case studies
• oral questions, and
• submission of supplementary assessment evidence
• practical demonstrations
• project work

Candidates are required to demonstrate that they can apply the knowledge and skills learnt in a range of situations and in varying contexts so many of the assessment requirements of the units of competencies will need to be demonstrated on more than one occasion.

Course Fees:

Course fees will depend on the chosen units of competencies. Please call or email to enquire.

For RPL fees, please refer to the Fees and Charges Policy on ABV website: www.abv.edu.au.

Other Information:

There are no classes scheduled during Public Holidays.

Further Study Options:

Students who successfully complete the course may choose to continue their studies with the RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (available from ABV RTO 52592), or pursue specialised study, such as the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (available from MTACS RTO 52053).

RTO Registration:

Australian Business & Vocational Training (ABV) current registration runs till 30 May 2025.

Refer to Training.gov.au for our training products on scope – https://training.gov.au/Organisation/Details/52592