Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Units of Competency

• RIIBEF201E : Plan and organise work (Core)

  This unit provides the essential skills and knowledge required to plan and organise work within the resources and infrastructure industries, including conducting basic workplace maintenance and housekeeping procedures.

  Ideal for individuals working in operational roles, this unit focuses on performing a range of tasks under supervision, involving established routines and procedures. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the quality of your own work outcomes, making it a valuable opportunity for those looking to strengthen their operational skills and contribute effectively to the success of the team.

• RIICCM201E : Carry out measurements and calculations (Core)

  This unit provides the essential skills and knowledge to carry out measurements and calculations within the resources and infrastructure industries. You’ll learn to use measurements and calculations to estimate quantities for various work activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

  Perfect for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on performing a prescribed range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the quality of your work outcomes, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to enhance their technical expertise and contribute to the success of their team.

• RIICCM202E : Identify, locate and protect underground services (Core)

  This unit provides the essential skills and knowledge required to identify, locate, and protect underground services within civil construction projects.

  Ideal for individuals working in operational roles and overseeing construction work, this unit focuses on identifying, locating, and safeguarding underground services under supervision. You’ll be responsible for ensuring these critical tasks are carried out safely and effectively, making it a great opportunity for those looking to enhance their expertise and play a key role in the success of construction projects.

• RIICCM203E : Read and interpret plans and job specifications (Core)

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• RIICCM205F : Carry out manual excavation (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge needed to read and interpret plans and job specifications in civil construction. It covers recognising amendments, commonly used symbols and abbreviations, and involves locating and identifying key features on site plans, as well as interpreting job plan specifications.

  Ideal for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on carrying out a range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You’ll also take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, making it a valuable opportunity for those looking to strengthen their technical skills and contribute to the success of construction projects.

• RIICCM206E : Support plant operations (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to support plant operations in civil construction. It includes locating and marking services, as well as assisting and providing guidance to directing operators, ensuring smooth and efficient operations on site.

  Ideal for individuals in assistant roles, this unit focuses on performing a range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You’ll also take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, offering an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their skills and contribute to the successful delivery of civil construction projects.

• RIICCM207E : Spread and compact materials manually (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to spread and compact materials manually in civil construction. It includes conducting operational checks on compaction machines, directing vehicles and materials, guiding machine operators in spreading materials, and operating mechanical compaction equipment to ensure smooth operations.

  Ideal for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on carrying out a range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You’ll also take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, offering an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to the efficient execution of civil construction projects.

• RIICCM208E : Carry out basic levelling (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to carry out basic levelling in civil construction. It includes establishing offsets to plans and drawings, as well as setting up and using a levelling device to ensure accurate measurements and alignment.

  Ideal for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on performing a range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You’ll also take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, providing a valuable opportunity to enhance your technical expertise and contribute to the successful completion of civil construction projects.

• RIICOM201E : Communicate in the workplace (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively in the workplace within the resources, infrastructure, and other relevant industries, adhering to appropriate work practices and procedures.

  Ideal for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on carrying out a range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You’ll also take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, offering a great opportunity to develop your communication skills and contribute to the success of your team and projects.

• RIIRIS301E : Apply risk management processes (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to apply risk management processes within the mining, drilling, and civil infrastructure industries.

  Ideal for individuals who contribute to risk management processes as part of their responsibilities, this unit is suitable for employers, line managers, supervisors, safety representatives, or employees. It focuses on those who carry out or assist with risk assessments in the workplace, offering a valuable opportunity to develop your expertise in managing risks and ensuring a safer working environment.

• RIISAM201E : Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to handle resources and infrastructure materials, as well as safely dispose of nontoxic materials within the resources and infrastructure industries.

  Ideal for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on carrying out a prescribed range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You’ll also take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, offering a great opportunity to enhance your skills in handling materials safely and efficiently while contributing to the success of your team and projects.

• RIISAM203E : Use hand and power tools (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to use hand and power tools effectively within the resources and infrastructure industries.

  Ideal for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on carrying out a range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You’ll also take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your tool-handling skills while contributing to the success of your team and projects.

• RIISAM204E : Operate small plant and equipment (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment within the resources and infrastructure industries.

  Ideal for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on carrying out a prescribed range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You will take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, offering an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in operating plant and equipment while contributing to the success of your team and projects.

• RIIWHS201E : Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to work safely and adhere to work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures within the resources and infrastructure industries.

  Ideal for individuals in operational roles, this unit focuses on carrying out a prescribed range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You will take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, providing a valuable opportunity to strengthen your understanding of safety protocols while contributing to the overall success of your team and projects.

• RIIWMG203E : Drain and dewater civil construction sites (Core)

  This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to drain and dewater civil construction sites. This includes establishing sedimentation controls, constructing sumps, installing surface or submersible pumps, and draining surface water using surface drains.

  Ideal for individuals working in operational roles, this unit involves carrying out a prescribed range of tasks under supervision, following established routines and procedures. You will take responsibility for the quality of your work outcomes, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in site drainage while contributing to the success of your team and projects.

• RIIMPO3128F : Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations (Elective A)

  This unit equips you with the essential skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently operate a skid steer loader, enabling you to load, haul, and distribute materials with confidence and precision.

  Perfect for those working in site-based roles, this unit provides the foundation for improving operational performance in civil construction. It is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their equipment handling capabilities and play an integral role in construction and infrastructure projects.

  Please note, licensing, legislative, regulatory, and certification requirements may vary by region and industry. It’s important to check with relevant state jurisdictions before applying for this unit.

  For safety and full competency, this unit is designed to complement the skills gained in RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant, or its equivalent, ensuring personnel are fully qualified to manage loading and unloading activities.

• RIIMPO320F : Conduct civil construction excavator operations (Elective A)

  This unit provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to operate an excavator effectively, allowing you to lift, carry, and place materials with precision and safety.

  Ideal for individuals working in site-based roles, this unit helps you develop expertise in excavator operations, enhancing your ability to contribute to civil construction projects with increased efficiency.

  Please note that licensing, legislative, regulatory, and certification requirements may differ by state, territory, and industry sector. It is important to verify these requirements with the relevant state jurisdictions before applying for this unit.

  For safe and competent equipment handling, this unit should be undertaken alongside or in conjunction with RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant, or its equivalent, to ensure full capability in loading and unloading operations.

• RIIHAN309F : Conduct telescopic materials handler operations (Elective B)

  This unit equips you with the vital skills and knowledge required to efficiently operate a telescopic materials handler, ensuring safe and effective handling of materials on construction sites.

  Perfect for those working in site-based roles, this unit will enhance your expertise in using a telescopic materials handler, making you a valuable asset in various construction environments.

• RIIRIS201E : Conduct local risk control (Elective C)

  This unit equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively conduct local risk assessments within the resources and infrastructure industries.

  Ideal for individuals working in operational roles, this unit focuses on ensuring that you can identify and manage risks within your designated tasks, all while working under supervision. You’ll undertake a range of functions, following established procedures, and be responsible for the quality of your work outcomes.

• RIIMPO334E : Conduct skid steer loader operations using attachments (Other Elective)

  This unit provides you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to operate skid steer loaders, efficiently shifting materials with various attachments in a range of construction environments.

  Designed for individuals working in site-based roles, this unit will elevate your ability to handle equipment safely and effectively.

  Please note, licensing, legislative, regulatory, and certification requirements for this unit may vary depending on your state, territory, or industry sector. It’s important to consult with the relevant authority in your area before applying this unit.

  This unit alone does not cover the full skill set needed to independently load and unload equipment. To ensure safety, personnel must either complete or assist someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant or its equivalent.

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