Training Package:
RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
(Release 2 14/12/2015)
Client(s):
The key client groups for this qualification are local contractors and staff at a workplace. These workplaces include:
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Civil Construction projects
This unit will appeal to anyone currently employed or wanting to be employed in the civil construction industry. Clients will obtain, confirm or further their skills within the construction industry.
Safework Australia encourages formal competency-based training and assessment for the operation of this type of equipment through registered training organisations. Formal training and assessment, together with currency of experience will go a long way in demonstrating the competency of the operator.
Entry Requirements:
DATS will consider training applicants less than 18 years of age but all applicants must be able to speak and understand English in order to participate in the assessment. Oral assessments can be arranged for applicants with writing and reading difficulties.
Course Description:
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 judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team
Course Duration:
The expected completion period is a maximum of 36 months.
Qualification Structuring Rules:
The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of nineteen (19) units of competency made up of:
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fourteen (14) core units of competency, and
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five (5) elective units from the electives list below, including:
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at least one (1) unit from Group A and
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at least two (2) must be chosen from Group B, and
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no more than two (2) may be chosen from Group C and
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no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
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at least two (2) must be chosen from Group A, and
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a further three (3) may be chosen from Group A, B or C and
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no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
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Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
CORE UNITS
Unit Code and Title
RIIBEF201D - Plan and organise work
RIICCM201D - Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202D - Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203D - Read and interpret plans and specifications
RIICCM205E - Carry out manual excavation
RIICCM206D - Support plant operations
RIICCM207D - Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208D - Carry out basic levelling
RIICOM201D - Communicate in the Workplace
RIIWHS201D - Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIISAM201D - Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials
RIISAM203D - Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204D - Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWMG203D - Drain and dewater civil construction site
GROUP A UNITS
Unit Code and Title
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
RIIMPO322E - Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations
RIIMPO323E - Conduct civil construction dozer operations
RIIMPO324F - Conduct civil construction grader operations
RIIMPO325E - Conduct civil construction scraper operations
GROUP B UNITS
Unit Code and Title
RIIHAN309F - Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIMPO315E - Conduct tractor operations
RIIMPO317F - Conduct roller operations
RIIMPO326E - Conduct water vehicle operations
RIIMPO337E - Conduct articulated truck operations
RIIMPO338E - Conduct rigid truck operations
RIIVEH304D - Conduct tip truck operations
GROUP C UNITS
Unit Code and Title
RIICCM209D - Carry out concrete work
RIICCM210D - Install trench support
RIICRC201D - Repair potholes
RIICRC208D - Lay pipes
RIIHAN301E - Operate elevating work platform
RIIHAN308F - Load and unload plant
RIIRIS201D - Conduct local risk control
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Note: New units applicable as of 1st October 2019
Apprenticeship requirements
Participants in the qualification will be signed up with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) and will enter into a Training Contract with an employer. In accordance with contract requirements, the commencement date for training will commence after the 3 month probationary period in order to determine compatibility and suitability of the apprentice.
Pathways:
Obtain work as a Plant Operator
Access and Equity Principles:
Dickens Assessment and Training Services have made every effort to ensure the ethnic, cultural and intellectual aspects of the target group have been considered in the selection of appropriate delivery and assessment methods for this qualification
Learning Needs of Candidates
A number of units in this qualification have key competencies at Level 3, which indicates a high level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy. RTO administers a LLN assessment to all candidates at the ‘sign up’ stage to determine any required needs; and through their monitoring process can identify areas of concern and offer support throughout the course progression.
Prerequisite requirements
No prerequisites