National code: RII30820
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations at Queanbeyan
Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
On campus
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
4 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
32 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
4 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled as 5 day blocks, for 6 blocks over 18 weeks. Your individual training plan will be provided to you after enrolment. Your plan outlines your recommended study timetable, units and assessments.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: multiple-choice questions, true or false, short answer
Skills assessments: role-play scenarios, presentations
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.
If you're enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment in order to meet the course completion requirements.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Fully enclosed footwear with non-slip sole, long sleeve shirt and long pants suitable for practical activities. PPE footwear or clothing at an estimated cost of $200
Pens (Black or Blue) and paper to write on at an estimated cost of $5
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To take this course as an apprenticeship you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and
Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
Be 17 years of age or older as evidenced by identification
Be able to speak, read and write English. If you have problems with reading and writing please contact us to see what help we can offer before the course starts
The ability to negotiate rough terrain and uneven ground in practical components of the course. Good levels of fitness including hip and knee mobility to be able to step over 60cm in height in a single step
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 units of competency, including 15 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units - 15
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materialsRIISAM201E
Drain and dewater civil construction sitesRIIWMG203E
Read and interpret plans and job specificationsRIICCM203E
Identify, locate and protect underground servicesRIICCM202E
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Course deliveryStudying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
Queanbeyan
A 10 minute drive from Canberra, the lively city of Queanbeyan revels in its sporting, cultural and artistic communities. TAFE NSW Queanbeyan campus offers you a range of courses in outreach, business services, general education, community services, rural studies, information technology and trades.
Campus address
Cnr Buttle & MacQuoid Streets Queanbeyan 2620
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Automotive training workshop
Bricklaying, concreting, tiling and construction workshop
Connected Learning Centre with 24 hour access
Fully equipped library
Hair and beauty training facilities
Health, Wellbeing and Community Services SkillsPoint
Simulated hospital nursing environment
Simulated practical aged care training facility
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 AM - 5 PM
- Tue9 AM - 5 PM
- Wed9 AM - 5 PM
- Thu9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri9 AM - 5 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au