RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction

VU course code:RII20720Level of study:TAFE

Domestic only

Duration

10 weeks full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

VET

Location

Sunshine Campus, Werribee Campus

Intakes

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Overview

Develop the skills needed to begin an apprenticeship in civil construction, with the Certificate II in Civil Construction RII20720 pre-apprenticeship course at Victoria University.

You will develop practical skills in the following areas:

identifying, locating and protecting underground services
measurements and calculations
manual excavation
levelling
reading and interpreting plans and specifications
traffic control and management
prioritising work
effective communication
work safety.

You will also learn how to safely use and maintain tools and equipment used in civil construction, including:

hand and power tools
small plant and equipment
concreting materials and equipment.

On completion, you’ll have a broad understanding of the industry along with the skills and knowledge to work as an apprentice or undertake further study.

: This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in an operational role in civil construction, who undertake a prescribed range of tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental knowledge, in a defined context working under supervision.
: You will have access to state-of-the-art simulators and machines at our Werribee Campus (Werribee East). As part of your course, you will undertake 150+ hours of operating machinery, including our eight-tonne wheeled front end loader, in a controlled environment. Learning with us means you’ll get the hands-on training to operate equipment safely and be job-ready when you graduate.
Industry partners are also co-located at Werribee East, allowing for closer industry contact during your training.
: You'll learn in our multi-million dollar trades facilities at our Sunshine Campus.
Our ‘Construction Futures’ hub is a sustainable training facility with a six-Star Green rating. It provides modern high-tech labs and dynamic workshops including:
concrete laboratory
survey laboratory
engine laboratory
soldering/construction laboratories
power systems laboratory
computer workstations with simulation and modelling software.
: We believe in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. Studying with us means you’ll be learning in an environment that values community empowerment.
Victoria University received the highest rating of five stars for cultural diversity by the Good Universities Guide. Our students feel fortunate to learn in a setting that has such a rich representation of cultures.
VU also works to address refugee issues, tackle diversity and social inclusion issues and improve the health and social wellbeing of the region. We are proud of our cultural diversity initiatives and projects with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which helps you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
Read more about The Learning Hub
: Interested in seeing our facilities? Attend a Werribe Campus tour, held 4–5pm every second Wednesday, to explore the facilities and learn more about our pre-apprenticeships.
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This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction, 16 units must be completed consisting of:

10 core units
6 elective units, of which

- at least 5 must be chosen from elective units listed in the qualification

- no more than 1 may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
Note: Student attending Sunshine campus as their primary location will attend Werribee East for the units RIICCM206E and RIIWHS202E to ensure the simulated environment and required facilities and equipment are met for these units of competency.
VET Delivered to Secondary Schools (VDSS) - VCAA Approved VCE VET Civil Infrastructure Program Structure The approved VCE VET Civil Infrastructure program has additional requirements beyond those of the qualification. Units of competency forming the electives listed in the qualification have been omitted from the VCE VET program due to their high risk or licensing requirements. Additional compulsory units of competency have been included to support the employability of students who complete the program. An imported elective has also been included.Total number of units = 16

10 core units plus
6 elective units, of which:
at least five (5) must be chosen from elective units listed below
no more than one (1) may be chosen from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

Where the full qualification is not completed, a Statement of Attainment is issued for passed units.

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Skills First subsidised	$1,326	$310.20 (max)	$271 (max)
Concession	$265.20	$310.20 (max)	$116 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$5,460	–	–

Careers

Construction and engineering are some of the largest employment industries in Australia. This pre-apprenticeship program is designed to give you industry skills so you can start a career in civil construction. Employers prefer apprentice applicants that have undertaken a pre-apprenticeship.

Possible career opportunities emerging from the completion of RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction include:

civil construction apprentice in a broad range of work situations
construction labourer
civil construction general hand.

Intakes

VET delivered to secondary students (VDSS)

On campus | 1 day per week
Melbourne Sunshine Campus

On campus | 1 day per week
Melbourne Werribee Campus

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.

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