Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
RII30826
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
20Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
185Training providers
Sep 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII30826, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Water Cart OperatorBogger OperatorBulldozer OperatorBackhoe OperatorHaul Truck Operator (Mining)Haul Truck Operator (Extractive Industries)Grader Operator (Civil Construction)Grader Operator (Extractive Industries)Grader Operator (Mining)Inbye and Outbye OperatorFront-end Loader OperatorDozer Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries)Earthmoving Plant OperatorExcavator Operator (Mining and Extractive Industries)Excavator Operator (Mining)Face Loader OperatorExcavator Operator (Civil Construction)Plant Service and Maintenance Operator (Quarry)Pipelayer OperatorMobile Plant Operator (Extractive Industries)Sales Loader OperatorScraper Operator (Extractive Industries)Scraper Operator (Civil Construction)Scraper Operator (Mining)Quarry Processing Plant OperatorQuarry Mobile Equipment OperatorQuarry Equipment OperatorShotfirer’s AssistantShotfirer
Industries
Civil Construction
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for RII30826 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 20 units: 15 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AHCSAW203Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AHCSAW303Construct conservation earthworks
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
CPCCCM2007Use explosive power tools
CPCCLDG3001Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLSF2001Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
RIIBEF201Plan and organise work
RIICCM201ECarry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203ERead and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICCM204EPlace and fix reinforcement materials
RIICCM205FCarry out manual excavation
RIICCM206Support plant operations
RIICCM207ESpread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208Carry out basic levelling
RIICCM209Carry out concrete work
RIICCM210Install trench support
RIICCM211EConstruct and dismantle fences and gates
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIICRC201ERepair potholes
RIICRC208ELay pipes
RIICRC308EConduct paver operations
RIICRC309EConduct stabiliser operations
RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
RIIHAN308Load and unload plant
RIIHAN309FConduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIHAN311FConduct operations with integrated tool carrier
RIIMPO315EConduct tractor operations
RIIMPO316EConduct self-propelled compactor operations
RIIMPO317Conduct roller operations
RIIMPO318Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO319Conduct civil construction backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO320Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO321Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
RIIMPO322Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations
RIIMPO323Conduct civil construction dozer operations
RIIMPO324Conduct civil construction grader operations
RIIMPO325Conduct civil construction scraper operations
RIIMPO326EConduct water vehicle operations
RIIMPO327EConduct pipe layer operations
RIIMPO328EConduct continuous bucket trencher operations
RIIMPO336EConduct belly dump truck operations
RIIMPO337Conduct articulated haul truck operations
RIIMPO338Conduct rigid haul truck operations
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIIRIS301Apply risk management processes
RIISAM201EHandle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIISAM203EUse hand and power tools
RIISAM204EOperate small plant and equipment
RIISAM205ECut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM213EPosition and set up mobile lighting
RIIVEH304EConduct tip truck operations
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS202Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204Work safely at heights
RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWMG203EDrain and dewater civil construction sites
TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
TLILIC0040Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the RII30826 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
185 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
Australian Construction Equipment Assessment and Training ServicesBased in VIC · Registered since 2005→
AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRIAL TRAINERS, ASSESSORS & CONSULTANTS (AITAC)Based in VIC · Registered since 1995→
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