Become a fully qualified plant operator and open the door to civil construction work, including roads, bridges, dams, waterworks and trenches.

You will train in power tools and in carrying out concrete work, learn how to control traffic and how to operate large machinery.This course is offered as a traineeship, the qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction machinery, 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.

• Location:
  Industry and Werribee
• College:
  Trades College
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Apprenticeship and Traineeship
• Course code:
  RII30809
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• Mobile plant operator

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This course is offered as a traineeship, the qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction machinery, 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.

Successful completion of nineteen (19) units of competency made up of:

• fourteen (14) core units of competency, and
• five (5) elective units from the electives list below, including
• one (1) unit from Group A electives listed below AND two (2) units from Group B electives listed below OR
• two (2) units from the Group A electives listed below

• Plan and Organise Work

  Unit code

  RIIBEF201B

• Carry Out Measurements and Calculations

  Unit code

  RIICCM201A

• Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services

  Unit code

  RIICCM202A

• Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications

  Unit code

  RIICCM203A

• Carry Out Manual Excavation

  Unit code

  RIICCM205A

• Support Plant Operations

  Unit code

  RIICCM206A

• Spread and Compact Materials Manually

  Unit code

  RIICCM207A

• Carry Out Basic Levelling

  Unit code

  RIICCM208A

• Communicate in the Workplace

  Unit code

  RIICOM201A

• Work Safely and Follow OHS Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  RIIOHS201A

• Handle Resources and Infrastructure Materials and Safely Dispose of Non Toxic Materials

  Unit code

  RIISAM201A

• Use Hand and Power Tools

  Unit code

  RIISAM203A

• Operate Small Plant and Equipment

  Unit code

  RIISAM204A

• Drain and Dewater Civil Construction Site

  Unit code

  RIIWMG203A

• Carry Out Concrete Work

  Unit code

  RIICCM209A

• Install Trench Support

  Unit code

  RIICCM210A

• Repair Potholes

  Unit code

  RIICRC201A

• Lay Pipes

  Unit code

  RIICRC208A

• Control Traffic With Stop-Slow Bat

  Unit code

  RIIOHS205A

• Implement Traffic Management Plan

  Unit code

  RIIOHS302A

• Conduct Earthworks

  Unit code

  RIICRC306A

• Maintain Site Records

  Unit code

  RIIIMG301A

• Conduct Backhoe / Loader Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO319A

• Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO320B

• Conduct Civil Construction Tracked Front End Loader Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO322A

• Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO324A

• Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO318B

• Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO321B

• Conduct Roller Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO317A

• Conduct Civil Construction Water Cart Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO326A

• Conduct Tip Truck Operations

  Unit code

  RIIVEH304A

• TAFE: Students enrolled as apprentices or trainees must be employed under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme. Selection is conducted by the employer.
• Year 12: Students enrolled as apprentices or trainees must be employed under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme. Selection is conducted by the employer.
• Mature: Students enrolled as apprentices or trainees must be employed under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme. Selection is conducted by the employer.