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Course Overview

Code:
RII30820
Course Type:
Accredited course
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
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Intakes

Course Duration:
22 weeks
Commencing in:
  • 2024

2024 Intake

Intake Date Campus Attendance Days
06/05/2024 Yallourn Monday, Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
16/07/2024 Yallourn Tuesday, Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm

About this course

This course will give you the skills to work on civil construction sites, supporting and operating civil construction machinery and earthmoving equipment. As a plant operator, you'll use your knowledge to shift soil, rock and other materials to create infrastructure for a range of civil construction projects including roads and rail, land subdivision, tunnelling, forestry, mining and renewable energy infrastructure.

The civil construction industry is set to boom in the coming years, and you could be a part of it!
Get your Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations to become a trade-qualified and skilled plant operator within the civil construction sector as you master skills with state-of-the-art equipment to complete crucial tasks in your workplace.
You’ll learn to apply a broad range of skills to different work situations and use your judgement to make informed decisions.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Career Opportunities

Job roles could include working on subdivisions, bridge works, railways, renewable energy infrastructure, sewerage and drainage, electrical infrastructure, and pipeline and recreation works. Develop experience with a range of equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, rollers, skid steer loaders and other civil construction machinery.

Opportunities for Further Study

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
Diploma Engineering Technology (Civil)
Advanced Diploma Engineering Technology (Civil)
Bachelor Civil Engineering

Skills or Knowledge gained

Skills and knowledge gained to work in the Civil Construction Industry. This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

If chosen as an elective, some Units of Competency that have licencing outcomes e.g. Dogging, Scaffolding, Forklift, have mandatory age requirements. Minimum 18 years old (High Risk Work Licencing Units)

Recommended entry Requirements:

Experience or relatable skills in the Civil Construction industry.

Limitations to course Entry:

In order to be able to complete the learning and assessment required in a Certificate III qualification, participants need to have adequate level skill levels in language, literacy and numeracy. All applicants will be required to undertake an interview with the course facilitators.

Minimum Industry Requirement

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: true

A selection of the Units of Competency have licencing outcomes. With successful completion of some Units of Competency students will be eligible to sit a National Assessment Instrument (NAI). The successful completion of the NAI will allow the candidate to apply for a High Risk Work Licences issued by WorkSafe Victoria

Qualifications and Recognition - 2024

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.

Work Placement - 2024

Does this course require placement?: No

Course Overview

Code:
RII30820
Course Type:
Accredited course
Mode of Delivery:
Traineeship
Enquiry

Enquire Online

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Intakes

Course Duration:
95 weeks
Commencing in:
  • 2024

No upcoming intakes for this course this year.
Please enquire for more information or to express your interest in this course.

About this course

Civil Construction Plant Operators work on civil construction sites where they support and operate civil construction machinery and earthmoving equipment. They use their plant operation skills to shift soil, rock and other materials to create infrastructure for road construction, land subdivision, tunnelling, forestry, agriculture, mining and rail.

The civil construction industry is set to boom in the coming years, and you could be a part of it!
Get your Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations to become a trade-qualified and skilled plant operator within the civil construction sector as you master skills with state-of-the-art equipment to complete crucial tasks in your workplace.
You’ll learn to apply a broad range of skills to different work situations and use your judgement to make informed decisions.

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

Career Opportunities

Job roles could include working on subdivisions, bridge works, railways, renewable energy infrastructure, sewerage and drainage, electrical infrastructure, and pipeline and recreation works. Develop experience with a range of equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, rollers, skid steer loaders and other civil construction machinery.

Opportunities for Further Study

Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
Diploma Engineering Technology (Civil)
Advanced Diploma Engineering Technology (Civil)
Bachelor Civil Engineering

Skills or Knowledge gained

Skills and knowledge gained to work in the Civil Construction Industry. This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.

Entry Requirements

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

If chosen as an elective, some Units of Competency that have licencing outcomes e.g. Dogging, Scaffolding, Forklift, have mandatory age requirements. Minimum 18 years old (High Risk Work Licencing Units)

Recommended entry Requirements:

Experience or relatable skills in the Civil Construction industry.

Limitations to course Entry:

In order to be able to complete the learning and assessment required in a Certificate III qualification, participants need to have adequate level skill levels in language, literacy and numeracy. All applicants will be required to undertake an interview with the course facilitators.

Minimum Industry Requirement

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Requirements

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: true

A selection of the Units of Competency have licencing outcomes. With successful completion of some Units of Competency students will be eligible to sit a National Assessment Instrument (NAI). The successful completion of the NAI will allow the candidate to apply for a High Risk Work Licences issued by WorkSafe Victoria

Qualifications and Recognition - 2024

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.

Work Placement - 2024

Does this course require placement?: No

Further Information - 2024

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $558.80 $2,794.00 $13,589.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $374.50 $374.50 $374.50
Total $933.30 $3,168.50 $13,963.50
VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with fees

Sample course units

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely 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
RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
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
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.

Further Information - 2024

Fees

Fees and charges Government subsidised concession Government subsidised Full-fee paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt) $558.80 $2,794.00 $13,589.00
Materials fee* (GST exempt) $349.50 $349.50 $349.50
Total $908.30 $3,143.50 $13,938.50
VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with fees

Sample course units

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely 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
RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
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
Assessment

The assessment for each course varies. It may include knowledge questions, practical skills tasks, projects, research work, on the job assessment, etc. Your assessor or educator will provide specific information on the requirements for your course.

You can expect that:

  • assessment methods are clear
  • assessment tasks are relevant and meet the requirements of your course
  • assessor or educator demonstrate fairness and lack of bias when assessing your work
  • educators will provide open and honest feedback about assessment tasks.