Opens in a new tab

Certificate III in Civil Foundations

RII31220
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
26Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
5Training providers
Mar 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (RII31220, 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 facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Foundation LayerFoundation/Construction Driller
Industries
Civil ConstructionFoundation/Construction Drilling
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for RII31220 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 26 units: 15 core plus 11 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

See all 45 units in the official listHide the unit list
AHCSAW201Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
AHCSAW301Construct conservation earthworks
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLDG3001ALicence to perform dogging
CPCCLSF2001ALicence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
RIIBEF201EPlan and organise work
RIICCM201ECarry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202EIdentify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203ERead and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICCM205FCarry out manual excavation
RIICCM207ESpread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208ECarry out basic levelling
RIICCM210EInstall trench support
RIICCM211EConstruct and dismantle fences and gates
RIICFW301EConstruct underpinning
RIICFW302EInstall temporary and permanent rock anchors
RIICFW303EInstall primary ground supports
RIICFW304EConduct pile driving operations
RIICFW305EConduct cast in-situ pilings operations
RIICFW306EDirect pile driving operations
RIICFW307EDirect cast in-situ piling operations
RIICFW308Conduct screw piling operations
RIICOM201ECommunicate in the workplace
RIICRC306EConduct earthworks
RIIHAN208EPerform dogging
RIIHAN211DConduct basic scaffolding operations
RIIHAN301EOperate elevating work platform
RIIIMG301EMaintain site records
RIINHB202ESet up and pack up drill sites
RIIQUA201EMaintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201EConduct local risk control
RIIRIS202ERespond to site based spills
RIIRIS301EApply 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
RIIWHS201EWork safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS205EControl traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWHS302EImplement traffic management plans
RIIWMG203EDrain and dewater civil construction sites
RIIWMG301EControl construction site water tables
TLILIC0005Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the RII31220 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 facts

Who offers it

5 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.

CIVIL TRAINED PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2013→
Foundation Training Australia Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
IPS INSTITUTEBased in QLD · Registered since 2007→
ONSHIFT EDUCATIONBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
RudTek Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.