RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations – Apprenticeship Program

(Mobile Plant Operator)

If you’re working in or want to work in the civil construction industry, RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations will develop your skills across a range of tools and equipment, and provide valuable knowledge to help you progress. The certificate covers a range of skills in areas such as plant operations and equipment, hand and power tools, basic levelling and excavation. You will also learn how to work safely on a construction site. After successfully completing this course you will have a solid foundation of the skills and knowledge needed to work in the civil construction industry.

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Career Pathways


This qualification reflect the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant including excavator, skid steer, front end loader, backhoe and dozer.

Entry Requirements


There are no educational entry requirements for this qualification, however:

  • You are already working within Civil Construction and want to gain additional skills and knowledge or you would like to enter the civil construction industry.
  • Before enrolling in this course you must successfully complete the WHS Induction Training (White Card) which will allow you entry into a construction worksite.
  • Students must be an apprentice and have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
  • Apprentices must be registered with an Apprenticeship Centre and have a training agreement with a registered employer from a relevant industry.
  • Participants must be 15 years old or over. (if you’re under 18, your parent or guardian must sign the enrolment form on your behalf)
  • Be competent in written and spoken English.
  • All prospective students will undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) evaluation prior to commencing the training.

CWBTS encourages people with a disability to apply.

Duration


The standard course duration is 36 months full time completed on-the-job within an apprenticeship. However, duration may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Delivery


Workplace based training and assessment.
Demonstration, Observation, Oral Question, Third Party Evidence.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Fees


The tuition fees you pay will depend on whether you are eligible for government funding subsidies within your state.  Find out more here or contact us for more information.

Assessment Methods


This program is hands on and will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to undertake a range of manual tasks and operate machinery on construction sites. After successfully completing this course you will have a solid foundation of the skills and knowledge needed to work in the civil construction industry.

This course is delivered with both theory and practical elements, with a mixture of classroom, group discussions, and individual research.

Assessments are completed to measure your skills and knowledge against the training qualification requirements and those of the industry. The assessment process will include written and practical presentations, observation and classroom participation and will require some time away from the training rooms completing assignments.

Materials


Most materials are supplied. Once you’re registered, we will be in contact to confirm final unit selection, materials and fees.

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