​RII31619 - Certificate III in Trenchless Technology

​Qualification 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.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
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)

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII31615 Certificate III in Trenchless Technology.
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