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Qualification details

RII31709 - Certificate III in Tunnel Construction (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to RII30912 - Certificate III in Civil ConstructionReplaced by RII30912 20/Mar/2012

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 22/Jun/2011

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Units of competency

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RIIBLA202B - Support underground shotfiring operationsSupport underground shotfiring operationsSupersededN/A
RIIOHS202A - Enter and work in confined spacesEnter and work in confined spacesSupersededN/A
RIICRC203A - Install sub-soil drainageInstall sub-soil drainageSupersededN/A
RIIRIS201B - Conduct local risk controlConduct local risk controlSupersededN/A
RIIOHS205A - Control traffic with stop-slow batControl traffic with stop-slow batSupersededN/A
RIIHAN208A - Perform doggingPerform doggingSupersededN/A
RIICTC303A - Excavate tunnel by machineExcavate tunnel by machineSupersededN/A
RIISAM201A - Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materialsHandle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materialsSupersededN/A
CPCCCM2007A - Use explosive power toolsUse explosive power toolsSupersededN/A
RIICOM201A - Communicate in the workplaceCommunicate in the workplaceSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 312914 Other Draftsperson 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3129-79 Building And Engineering Associate Professionals Nec 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0309 Civil Engineering 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Civil Construction 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Tunnel Constructor 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 312914 Other Draftsperson 01/Apr/2022 
ANZSCO Identifier 312999 Building And Engineering Technicians Nec 02/Sep/200931/Mar/2022
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 3129-79 Building And Engineering Associate Professionals Nec 02/Sep/2009 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0309 Civil Engineering 02/Sep/2009 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 02/Sep/2009 
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Description

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in tunnel construction 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.

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Entry Requirements

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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.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication
  • speak clearly and directly
  • listen carefully to instructions and information
  • read and interpret work instructions and safety signs
  • calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
  • complete incident and maintenance reports
  • adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds

Teamwork
  • apply teamwork in a range of situations, particularly in a safety context
  • contribute to the planning and execution of operations
  • work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability
  • recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Problem-solving
  • adjust work methods in response to changing weather and site conditions
  • participate in team solutions to safety issues

Initiative and enterprise
  • independently adapt to changing work conditions or different work areas
  • identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
  • identify and assess risks in the workplace

Planning and organising
  • manage time and priorities to complete work
  • identify and obtain appropriate equipment and permits
  • identify potential hazards and prepare appropriate responses
  • follow procedures and techniques relevant to the equipment and work being done

Self-management
  • take responsibility for planning and organising own work priorities and completing assigned tasks
  • monitor own performance to ensure work will be completed well and on time
  • understand the standard of work expected at a work site

Learning
  • be willing to learn new ways of working
  • seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
  • understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures

Technology
  • use technology to monitor and report on work progress
  • use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
  • operate equipment safely

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:

  • fifteen (15) mandatory units, and
  • ten (10) elective units of which:
  • at least nine (9) must come from the electives listed below including a minimum of three (3) units at Certificate III level, of which at least two (2) must be tunnel construction (CTC) units
  • up to one (1) unit may come from Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level from this, or any other Training Package

Units chosen must be relevant to the job function.

Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.

Mandatory units of competency  

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

RIICCM206A

Support plant operations

RIICCM207A

Spread and compact materials manually

RIICCM208A

Carry out basic levelling

RIICOM201A

Communicate in the workplace

RIICRC203A

Install sub-soil drainage

RIIOHS201A

Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

RIISAM201A

Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials

RIISAM203A

Use hand and power tools

RIISAM204A

Operate small plant and equipment

RIIWMG203A

Drain and dewater civil construction site

Electives  

Unit code

Unit title

CPCCCM2007A

Use explosive power tools

RIIBLA202B

Support underground shotfiring operations

RIIBLA205A

Store, handle and transport explosives

RIIBLA303A

Conduct underground development shotfiring

RIICCM209A

Carry out concrete work

RIICCM210A

Install trench support

RIICCM211A

Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates

RIICCM301A

Construct and dismantle fences and gates

RIICFW302A

Install temporary and permanent rock anchors

RIICFW303A

Install primary ground support

RIICRC201A

Repair potholes

RIICRC208A

Lay pipes

RIICRC301A

Maintain drainage systems

RIICTC301A

Install tunnelling constructions services

RIICTC302A

Line tunnel

RIICTC303A

Excavate tunnel by machine

RIICTC304A

Muck out tunnel earthworks

RIICTC305A

Construct portals

RIIHAN208A

Perform dogging

RIIHAN211A

Conduct basic scaffolding operations

RIIHAN301B

Operate elevating work platform

RIIOHS202A

Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIOHS205A

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIOHS302A

Implement traffic management plan

RIIRIS201B

Conduct local risk control

RIISAM205A

Cut, weld and bend materials

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