Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in 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 theoretical advice and support a team.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of twenty five (25) units of competency made up of:
- fourteen (14) Core units, and
- eleven (11) elective units of which:
- at least ten (10) must come from the Group A electives listed below including at least five (5) units at Certificate III level, two (2) of which must be foundation work (CFW) units
- up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level II, III or IV in this, or any other Training Package.
Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
Core units of competency |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
RIIBEF201B |
Plan and organise work |
RIICCM201A |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
RIICCM202A |
Identify, locate and protect underground services |
RIICCM203A |
Read and interpret plans and specifications |
RIICCM205A |
Carry out manual excavation |
RIICCM207A |
Spread and compact materials manually |
RIICCM208A |
Carry out basic levelling |
RIICOM201A |
Communicate in the workplace |
RIIOHS201A |
Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures |
RIISAM201A |
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials |
RIISAM203B |
Use hand and power tools |
RIISAM204B |
Operate small plant and equipment |
RIIWMG203A |
Drain and dewater civil construction site |
RIIWMG301A |
Control construction site water table |
Group A |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
RIICCM209A |
Carry out concrete work |
RIICCM210A |
Install trench support |
RIICCM211A |
Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates |
RIICCM301A |
Construct and dismantle fences and gates |
RIICFW301A |
Construct underpinning |
RIICFW302A |
Install temporary and permanent rock anchors |
RIICFW303A |
Install primary ground support |
RIICFW304A |
Conduct pile driving operations |
RIICFW305A |
Conduct cast in-situ piling operations |
RIICFW306A |
Direct pile driving operations |
RIICFW307A |
Direct cast in-situ piling operations |
RIICRC306A |
Conduct earthworks |
RIIHAN208A |
Perform dogging |
RIIHAN211A |
Conduct basic scaffolding operations |
RIIHAN301B |
Operate elevating work platform |
RIIIMG301A |
Maintain site records |
RIINHB202A |
Set up/pack up drill site |
RIIOHS202A |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
RIIOHS205A |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat |
RIIOHS302A |
Implement traffic management plan |
RIIQUA201A |
Maintain and monitor site quality standards |
RIIRIS201B |
Conduct local risk control |
RIISAM205A |
Cut, weld and bend materials |
RIISAM213A |
Position and set up mobile lighting |
AHCSAW201A |
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities |
AHCSAW301A |
Construct conservation earthworks |