• Location:
  Werribee
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Engineering and Industrial Training
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Apprenticeship and Traineeship
• Course code:
  RII31409
• Duration:
  3 years
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Road construction and maintenance worker

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This course is offered as a traineeship, the qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in road construction and maintenance, 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.

• 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

• Repair Potholes

  Unit code

  RIICRC201A

• Work Safely and Follow OHS Policies and Procedures

  Unit code

  RIIOHS201A

• Implement Traffic Management Plan

  Unit code

  RIIOHS302A

• 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

• Erect and Dismantle Temporary Fencing and Gates

  Unit code

  RIICCM211A

• Lay Pipes

  Unit code

  RIICRC208A

• Maintain Drainage Systems

  Unit code

  RIICRC301A

• Lay Pavers

  Unit code

  RIICRC303A

• Conduct Backhoe / Loader Operations

  Unit code

  RIIMPO319A

• Conduct Earthworks

  Unit code

  RIICRC306A

• Control Traffic With Stop-Slow Bat

  Unit code

  RIIOHS205A

• Maintain Site Records

  Unit code

  RIIIMG301A

• Hand Spread Asphalt

  Unit code

  RIICBS202A

Successful completion of twenty five (25) units of competency made up of: - sixteen (16) mandatory units, and - nine (9) elective units of which: - at least eight (8) must come from the electives listed below, including at least four (4) at AQF 3 level - at least four (4) must be road construction (CRC) units including at least two (2) at Certificate III level - up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV levelfrom this, or any other Training Package

• 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.
• International: Not Applicable
• Mature: Students enrolled as apprentices or trainees must be employed under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme. Selection is conducted by the employer.