This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators working with civil construction plant equipment.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Packaging rules for this qualification require the completion of 20 units of which 15 are core units and 5 are elective units.
Student who does not hold the General Construction Induction Training Card can choose to complete an additional unit of competency, CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry1, as part of our site induction. This unit will be undertaken alongside the RII30820 – Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations training program.
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-face classroom, hands-on practical training, and supported self-paced learning. For students requiring extra assistance, up to 12 months is allowed to complete the course. These students will have access to ad-hoc support sessions organised with the trainer to help them progress.
*Face-to-face Training Duration: 12-week period, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Qualification:
Upon successful completion, student will receive:
(1only for student who have chosen to complete an additional unit of competency, CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry)
Statement of Attainment: A statement of attainment will be supplied for partial completion of the course.
Units of Competency:
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
RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer operations
RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO321F – Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
RIIMPO324F – Conduct civil construction grader operations OR RIIMPO317F – Conduct roller operations
RIIQUA201E – Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
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
(Additional) CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
What You Need to Provide:
Students participating in this course are required to wear enclosed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. To gain access to the practical site, students may be required to wear long sleeves, a high visibility vest or shirt, long pants, and safety boots.
Prerequisites:
WA Funding Eligibility Criteria:
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:
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.
Fees:
Students who are not eligible for WA funded student tuition fees:
Students who are eligible for WA funded student tuition fees:
Grader machine
Roller machine
Further Study Options:
Students who successfully complete the course may choose to continue to specialist study such as RII30920 – Certificate III in Civil Construction (course operated by MTACS – RTO ID 52053), RII40720 – Certificate IV in Civil Construction or a leadership qualification if desired.
Support:
Shane Driver
sdriver@trainingalliance.com.au
0488 550 778
Demi-lee Brooks
dbrooks@trainingalliance.com.au
0488 550 484
Thilak Sivanandan
tsivanadan@trainingalliance.com.au
0423 887 941
RTO Registration:
Mining Transport and Construction Service Pty Ltd (MTACS) current registration runs till 30 Jan 2026.
Refer to Training.gov.au for our training products on scope – https://training.gov.au/Organisation/Details/?id=52053
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