​RII31220 - Certificate III in Civil Foundations

​Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator performing foundation work 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 some theoretical advice and work collaboratively to support a team.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations 
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the qualification.
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 
​15 core units  plus
11 elective units,  of which:
  • at least five (5) must be chosen from Group A, of which at least (2) must be foundation work (RIICFW) units
  • no more than five (5) may be chosen from Group B
  • no more than one (1) unit may come from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
​All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect current occupational and learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
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 
RIIBEF201E                  Plan and organise work
RIICCM201E                Carry out measurements and calculations
RIICCM202E                Identify, locate and protect underground services
RIICCM203E                Read and interpret plans and job specifications
RIICCM205F                Carry out manual excavation
RIICCM207E                Spread and compact materials manually
RIICCM208E                Carry out basic levelling
RIICOM201E               Communicate in the workplace
RIIRIS301E                   Apply risk management processes
RIISAM201E                Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials
RIISAM203E                Use hand and power tools
RIISAM204E                Operate small plant and equipment
RIIWHS201E               Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWMG203E              Drain and dewater civil construction sites
RIIWMG301E              Control construction site water tables

Electives
Group A
Unit code                      Unit title 
AHCSAW301               Construct conservation earthworks
RIICCM211E                Construct and dismantle fences and gates
RIICFW301E                Construct underpinning
RIICFW302E                Install temporary and permanent rock anchors
RIICFW303E                Install primary ground supports
RIICFW304E                Conduct pile driving operations
RIICFW305E                Conduct cast in-situ pilings operations
RIICFW306E                Direct pile driving operations
RIICFW307E                Direct cast in-situ piling operations
RIICFW308                   Conduct screw piling operations
RIICRC306E                 Conduct earthworks
RIIHAN301E                 Operate elevating work platform
RIIIMG301E                  Maintain site records
RIIWHS302E                Implement traffic management plans

Group B
Unit code                     Unit title 
AHCSAW201             Conduct erosion and sediment control activities
BSBTWK301              Use inclusive work practices
CPCCLDG3001A      Licence to perform dogging
CPCCLSF2001A       Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level
RIICCM210E               Install trench support
RIIHAN208E               Perform dogging
RIIHAN211D              Conduct basic scaffolding operations
RIINHB202E              Set up and pack up drill sites
RIIQUA201E              Maintain and monitor site quality standards
RIIRIS201E                Conduct local risk control
RIIRIS202E                Respond to site based spills
RIISAM205E             Cut, weld and bend materials
RIISAM213E             Position and set up mobile lighting
RIIWHS202E            Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS205E            Control traffic with stop-slow bat
TLILIC0005               Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to RII31215 Certificate III in Civil Foundations.  
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