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CERTIFICATE III
IN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PLANT OPERATIONS
RII30820
Get the skills to become a skilled plant operator in the civil construction industry with this nationally recognised qualification.
The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations is designed for both new entrants and experienced workers looking to build, confirm, or expand their capabilities on-site.
This course provides practical, hands-on training across a range of plant and equipment. You’ll develop real-world skills that can be applied straight on the job, helping you become a confident and capable operator.
Whether you're looking to get qualified, upskill, or move into more advanced roles, this course will set you up with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in civil construction.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships combine work-based training with an employer and formal training from a training provider. They're a great way to be paid for work, learn and earn a qualification.
DATS delivers funded apprenticeships under the Career Start program in Queensland and under Smart and Skilled in NSW.
DATS tailor our apprenticeship program to suit the needs of the individual trainees and employers using a combination of on-the-job and face-to-face training and recognises the role of skilled operators working within the civil construction industry. Onsite training means minimal loss of productivity and no travel costs incurred to drive to a campus.
Employers may be eligible for wage subsidies, payroll tax exemptions and workers compensation exemptions for the term of their employees apprenticeship.
More information on our Apprenticeships can be found here - NSW Students / QLD Students
Delivery Modes
Apprenticeship
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Duration
6 - 36 months
Start Date
Start anytime
Locations
QLD - State wide
NSW - Mid North Coast & North Coast
Funding Options
Fee-Free via Smart & Skilled in NSW and Funding contribution via Career Start (QLD)
Entry Requirements
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Over 16 years of age
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Read, write & speak English
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Have access to a civil construction workplace
Pre-requisites
Construction Induction White Card
COURSE UNITS
CORE UNITS
RIIBEF201E - Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E - Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202E - Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203E - Read and interpret plans and 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
RIIRIS301E - Apply risk management processes
RIIWHS201E - Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIISAM201E - Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials
RIISAM203E - Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E - Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWMG203E - Drain and dewater civil construction site
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
ELECTIVE UNITS
GROUP A
RIIMPO318F - Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO319E - Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO320F - Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO321F - Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
RIIMPO323E - Conduct civil construction dozer operations
RIIMPO324F - Conduct civil construction grader operations
RIIMPO325E - Conduct civil construction scraper operations
RIIMPO337E - Conduct articulated truck operations
GROUP B
RIIHAN309F - Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIMPO315F - Conduct tractor operations
RIIMPO316E - Conduct self-propelled compactor operations
RIIMPO317F - Conduct roller operations
RIIMPO337E - Conduct articulated truck operations
RIIVEH304E - Conduct tip truck operations
GROUP C
RIIHAN301E - Operate elevating work platform
RIIHAN308F - Load and unload plant
RIIRIS201E - Conduct local risk control
CONTACT US
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