Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Developed in partnership with industry, the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations at VU Polytechnic will teach you the in-demand skills to pursue your career as a plant operator.

You will develop the skills and knowledge to:

plan and organise work carry out measurements and calculations identify, locate and protect underground services read and interpret plans and specifications carry out manual excavation support plant operations carry out basic levelling communicate in the workplace handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials use hand and power tools operate a small plant and equipment work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures drain and dewater civil construction sites usage of various civil construction machinery.

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To be awarded the RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations, a student must successfully complete a total of nineteen (19) units of competency, comprising of:

• fourteen (14) core units, and;
• five (5) elective units, of which:

• one (1) unit must be selected from Group A;
• two (2) units must be selected from Group B;
• no more than two (2) units may be selected from Group C, and;
• no more than one (1) unit may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

OR

• two (2) units must be selected from Group A;
• three (3) units may be selected from Group A, B or C;
• no more than one (1) unit may be selected from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• 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
• RIISAM201D - Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
• RIISAM203D - Use hand and power tools
• RIISAM204D - Operate small plant and equipment
• RIIWHS201D - Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
• RIIWMG203D - Drain and dewater civil construction site

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• RIIMPO319E - Conduct backhoe / loader operations
• RIIMPO321F - Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
• RIIMPO323E - Conduct civil construction dozer operations
• RIIMPO324F - Conduct civil construction grader operations

Group B

• RIIMPO315E - Conduct tractor operations

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the qualification.