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RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction

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Key details

Duration

2 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1 - 4 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Remote, Tennant Creek
Not available to international students.

Course code

RII30920

Overview



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. 


This qualification applies to specialist occupation - Civil Construction General [Stream 9]. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.

Career opportunities

Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Civil Construction include:

>Civil construction worker

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

  • Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
  • Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
  • Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction.

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  NT Government supported*  $2,590.00 - $3,115.40
  Full Fee  $14,000 - $16,840.00

*This course is supported by the NT Government for eligible domestic students who are NT residents. A limited number of NT Government supported places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments. 2025 TAFE fees will be published as soon as they become available.

Fee exemptions

Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.

At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:

  • Recipient of a Centrelink payment
  • Recipient of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits
  • Enrolled Secondary Students
  • Permanent residents with refugee or humanitarian status

Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.

If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG’s Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.

Delivery allowance for VET funded programs

International VET Package

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Why study trades at CDU?

Whether you're an apprentice, a trainee, or already working in the industry, our trades courses are for you.

Start your career or upskill in a variety of areas from construction and electrotechnology to plumbing and metal trades. Wherever your interest lies, you'll learn from experts with industry-standard technologies and tools so you can graduate workplace ready.

  • NT's largest training provider
  • Access to specialised trade training facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning so you can qualify faster
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Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses

What will I study?

To achieve RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction a total of twenty-five (25) units of competency must be completed comprising eight (8) Core and seventeen (17) Elective units of competency as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below. The elective units offered may vary between campuses. 

Course structure

To achieve RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction a total of twenty-five (25) units of competency must be completed comprising eight (8) Core and seventeen (17) Elective units of competency as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below. The elective units offered may vary between campuses.
 

RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction - General

  • At least 4 must be chosen from one of Groups YA-YK
  • At least 10 must be chosen from Group Z
  • Up to 3 may be chosen from listed electives, elsewhere within the training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course
  • At least 5 of the 17 elective units must have a numerical code beginning with 3

The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 700-842

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
RIIBEF201EPlan and organise work20
RIICCM201ECarry out measurements and calculations20
RIICCM203ERead and interpret plans and job specifications40
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace20
RIIRIS301EApply risk management processes40
RIISAM203EUse hand and power tools80
RIISAM204EOperate small plant and equipment20
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures20
 Total nominal hours for core units260
ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY (Select 17) (at least 5 must have numerical code beginning with 3)
Group YE General - Pipe Laying (complete all 4 from Group YE)
RIICPL301EInstall water mains pipelines40
RIICPL302EInstall storm water systems40
RIICPL304EInstall pre-cast gully pits40
RIICRC301EMaintain drainage systems16
 Total nominal hours for Group YE units

136

Group Z  - General and Other Units
RIICCM202EIdentify, locate and protect underground services 30
RIICCM206ESupport plant operations8
RIICCM207ESpread and compact materials manually12
RIICCM208ECarry out basic levelling16
RIICCM209ECarry out concrete work40
RIICRC201ERepair potholes36
RIICRC304EMaintain sealed roads32
RIICRC306EConduct earthworks80
RIIHAN307EOperate a vehicle loading crane40
RIIHAN308FLoad and unload plant20
RIIIMG301EMaintain site records10
RIIMPO318FConduct civil construction skid steer loader operations80
RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control20
RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat20
RIIWHS302EImplement traffic management plan20
 Total nominal hours for Group Z units

304 - 446

 Total nominal hours for elective units440 - 582
 Total nominal hours for the qualification700 - 842


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals. 

To gain entry into RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction as an Apprentice, candidates require:

  • To be an Apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT

Students can also undertake this course as non-Apprentices.

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

All of my lecturers were top notch former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. Whatever my issue was, they were always there for me. It was great.

Yron

CDU student

Yron VET Trades

Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Remote, Tennant Creek



Study Mode: On campus, online, both, workplace assessment



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Occupation types
Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
Area of study
Building and Construction, Engineering

Contact details

Automotive, Transport and Civil
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7506 (CAS) 08 8959 5465 (ASP)
Email: vet.autocivil@cdu.edu.au

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How to apply

How to apply for domestic students

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Admission requirements for domestic students

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How to apply for international students

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Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

 

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