Certificate III in Civil Foundations - RII31220

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator performing foundation work in the civil construction industry 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 some theoretical advice and work collaboratively to support a team.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

56.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

23.4%

Construction

18.7%

Other Services

12.7%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Resources and Infrastructure Career Pathway

Certificate III in Civil Foundations is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Resources and Infrastructure.

Stream

Civil Construction

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Surface Extraction and Processing

Metalliferous Mining

Drilling

Coal Mining

Certificate II

Certificate III

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

The following provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Total number of units = 26

15 core units plus

11 elective units, of which:

at least five (5) must be chosen from Group A, of which at least (2) must be foundation work (RIICFW) units

no more than five (5) may be chosen from Group B

no more than one (1) unit may come 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.

There are no prerequisites to imported units listed in this qualification. Where a unit is imported as an elective care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified are complied with.

Core units of competency
Unit code	Unit title
RIIBEF201E	Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202E	Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203E	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICCM205F	Carry out manual excavation
RIICCM207E	Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208E	Carry out basic levelling
RIICOM201E	Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS301E	Apply risk management processes
RIISAM201E	Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIISAM203E	Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E	Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWMG203E	Drain and dewater civil construction sites
RIIWMG301E	Control construction site water tables
Electives
Group A
AHCSAW301	Construct conservation earthworks
RIICCM211E	Construct and dismantle fences and gates
RIICFW301E	Construct underpinning
RIICFW302E	Install temporary and permanent rock anchors
RIICFW303E	Install primary ground supports
RIICFW304E	Conduct pile driving operations
RIICFW305E	Conduct cast in-situ pilings operations
RIICFW306E	Direct pile driving operations
RIICFW307E	Direct cast in-situ piling operations
RIICFW308	Conduct screw piling operations
RIICRC306E	Conduct earthworks
RIIHAN301E	Operate elevating work platform
RIIIMG301E	Maintain site records
RIIWHS302E	Implement traffic management plans
Group B
Unit code	Unit title
AHCSAW201	Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
BSBTWK301	Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLDG3001A	Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLSF2001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
RIICCM210E	Install trench support
RIIHAN208E	Perform dogging
RIIHAN211D	Conduct basic scaffolding operations
RIINHB202E	Set up and pack up drill sites
RIIQUA201E	Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
RIIRIS202E	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM205E	Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM213E	Position and set up mobile lighting
RIIWHS202E	Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS205E	Control traffic with stop-slow bat
TLILIC0005	Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

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