Certificate III in Trenchless Technology - RII31619

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in trenchless technology 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 theoretical advice and support a team.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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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

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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 Trenchless Technology 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

9 core units plus

17 elective units of which:

up to twelve (12) must be chosen from the electives below, of which at least one (1) must be a trenchless technology (RIICTT) unit

up to five (5) may be chosen from the electives listed below, elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid vocational outcome.

The elective bank contains are both licensed and non-licensed units of competency relating to high risk work in the resources and infrastructure industry. To be appointed under any statutory requirements in related roles, units of competency should be selected to meet the state/territory licensing requirements.

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
RIIBEF201D	Plan and organise work
RIICCM201D	Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202E	Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203D	Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICOM201D	Communicate in the workplace
RIIIMG301D	Maintain site records
RIIRIS301E	Apply risk management processes
RIIWHS201D	Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS202D	Enter and work in confined spaces
Electives
Unit code	Unit title
BSBDIV301	Work effectively with diversity
CPCCLDG3001A	Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLSF2001A	Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
NWPNET016	Inspect sewer or stormwater line
NWPNET017	Supervise and report on conduit inspections
RIICCM205E	Carry out manual excavation
RIICCM206D	Support plant operations
RIICCM207D	Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208D	Carry out basic levelling
RIICCM209D	Carry out concrete work
RIICCM210D	Install trench support
RIICCM302	Track directional boring operations
RIICCM303	Conduct vacuum excavations
RIICPL301D	Install water mains pipelines
RIICPL302D	Install stormwater systems
RIICPL303D	Install sewer pipelines
RIICPL304D	Install pre-cast gully pits
RIICRC203D	Install sub-soil drainage
RIICRC208D	Lay pipes
RIICTT301E	Conduct fluid assisted directional boring
RIICTT302E	Conduct impact moling, ramming and augering operations
RIICTT303E	Control micro tunnelling and pipe-jacking operations
RIICTT304E	Undertake on-line replacement for existing pipeline systems
RIICTT305E	Undertake localised repair and sealing of existing pipeline systems
RIICTT306E	Install cure in-place linings for existing pipeline systems
RIICTT307E	Spray linings for existing pipeline systems
RIICTT308E	Install close-fit linings for existing pipeline systems
RIICTT309E	Install slip lining in existing pipeline systems
RIICTT310E	Renovate large diameter pipes and chambers
RIIHAN208D	Perform dogging
RIIHAN211D	Conduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN301E	Operate elevating work platform
RIIHAN307E	Operate a vehicle loading crane
RIIOGF302E	Operate drilling fluids and mud pits
RIIOGN303D	Operate mud systems
RIIRIS202D	Respond to site based spills
RIISAM201D	Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIISAM203D	Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204D	Operate small plant and equipment
RIISAM205D	Cut, weld and bend materials
RIIWHS205E	Control traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWMG203D	Drain and dewater civil construction site
TLILIC0002	Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
TLILIC0005	Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

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