RII30915 - Certificate III in Civil Construction
Stream 6 - Tunnel Construction
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in Civil construction, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge.
The qualification applies to specialist occupations in tunnel construction. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Units of Competency
Successful completion of 25 units of competency made up of:
- 7 core units, plus
- 18 elective units
Units of Competency delivered
Core Units
- RIIBEF201D Plan and organise work
- RIICCM201D Carry out measurements and calculations
- RIICCM203D Read and interpret plans and specifications
- RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
- RIISAM203D Use hand and power tools
- RIISAM204D Operate small plant and equipment
- RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Elective Units
- RIICCM202D Identify, locate and protect underground services
- RIICCM205E Carry out manual excavation
- RIICCM206D Support plant operations
- RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually
- RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling
- RIICRC203D Install sub-soil drainage
- RIISAM201D Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials
- RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site
- RIICTC301D Install tunneling construction services
- RIICTC302D Line tunnel
- RIICTC303D Excavate tunnel by machine
- RIICTC304D Muck out tunnel earthworks
- RIICRC301D Maintain drainage systems
- RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform
- RIICCM209D Carry out concrete work
- RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control
- RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces
Duration
This course is delivered over approximately 12 – 24 months, allowing for application of learnings within the workplace in between structured sessions.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. Students are expected to be already working in a site-based role.
Course Outcome and Pathways
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Tunnel Constructor or Builder
- Construction Labourer – Civil
National Recognition
Everyone is entitled to an opportunity to have their previous skills and knowledge recognised in order to gain formal qualifications and reduce duplication of training and/or assessment activity (and sometimes cost). Students are encouraged to apply at program commencement. Please refer to the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) information in our Student Handbook for further information.
Training and Assessment
Kevesther delivers its training programs onsite at clients’ workplaces (or alternatively at Kevesther’s own training facilities) through face-to-face training, coaching, and assessment activity (assessment includes knowledge questions and practical demonstration). Wherever possible, we utilise our client’s own company documentation and worksite-specific construction plans, etc. for more effective transfer of learning relevant to individual workplaces. Kevesther’s trainers and assessors work with our clients in a team-approach to ensure each student is given every opportunity to successfully complete their programs.